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May 8
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#112 Quarterly UX & AI Update: Agents, R...

PATRICIA REINERS
About this episode

In this episode of Future of UX, I’m back from a little break — and a big life change (spoiler: I had a baby!).
We’re kicking things off with a fresh quarterly update on everything new and exciting in the world of UX, AI, and design tools.

I’ll walk you through:

  • What’s new with AI agents and why they’re more than just fancy chatbots

  • How tools like NotebookLM and UXAgent are giving us research superpowers

  • The massive evolution of Canva and platforms like Lovable, which are changing how we approach design strategy and execution

Plus:
✨ What these shifts mean for our role as designers
✨ How to stay ahead (even if you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the updates)
✨ And why it’s never been more important to zoom out and think strategically

If you’re a designer looking to stay sharp in this fast-changing landscape — this episode is your shortcut to catching up.

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