Brave UX podcast
A podcast that explores the depths of UX research, design and product management
Welcome to the Brave UX with Brendan Jarvis podcast, your go-to destination for exploring the intersection of UX research, design, and product.
Do you share a passion for developing and launching products that deliver superior and ethical experiences? If so, join your host, Brendan Jarvis, as he talks to industry and thought leaders in UX, product management, and product design.
Get inspired and informed, and challenge yourself to become a better leader and think outside the canvas, both in what you do and occasionally in who you are.
Recent episodes
Episode 161
Josephine Wong
- Co-Founder & Principal
- Apogee
Making Meaningful Work
Josephine Wong challenges us to design with intention, build cultures that care, and recognise the quiet power of everyday interactions to create truly meaningful work.
May 27, 202500:59:23
View Making Meaningful Work with Josephine WongEpisode 160
Roberta Dombrowski
- Founder, Leadership Coach, Facilitator
- Learn Mindfully
Redefining Leadership and Thriving at Work
Roberta Dombrowski invites us to rethink success, tune into our intuition, and lead with intention—sharing how mindfulness, healing, and self-compassion can transform the way we work and live.
May 13, 202501:18:16
View Redefining Leadership and Thriving at Work with Roberta DombrowskiEpisode 159
Gloria Osardu
- Global Head of UX Research
- Yahoo!
Slowing Down to See the System
Gloria Osardu urges researchers to slow down, understand the business, and partner with intention—sharing why empathy, alignment, and asking the right questions are the foundation for impact.
April 30, 202549:00
View Slowing Down to See the System with Gloria OsarduEpisode 158
Esther Ahn
- Director of UX
- YouTube TV
Designing for Scale and Building Culture
Esther Ahn reflects on the twists and turns of her creative journey, shares how critique can unlock better design without breaking spirits, and reveals why embracing the oops is essential for building resilient design teams and careers.
April 15, 202501:12:02
View Designing for Scale and Building Culture with Esther AhnEpisode 157
Meryl Evans
- Author, Speaker, & Consultant
- meryl.net
Progress Over Perfection in Accessibility
Meryl Evans champions 360° accessibility in design and culture, reveals why captions are about inclusion—not just convenience, and shares how embracing progress over perfection can transform accessibility efforts for everyone.
April 1, 202501:15:46
View Progress Over Perfection in Accessibility with Meryl EvansEpisode 156
Tammy Everts
- Chief Experience Officer
- SpeedCurve
How Web Performance Shapes UX
Tammy Everts unpacks why web performance is a fundamental UX issue, how slow websites affect user perceptions and business outcomes, and why designers need to take ownership of performance alongside developers.
March 19, 202501:12:14
View How Web Performance Shapes UX with Tammy EvertsEpisode 155
Carla Diana
- Head of Program
- Cranbrook Academy of Art
Human-Centered Robots and the Future of Design
Carla Diana challenges how we think about robots and automation, explores the future of public transport and mobility in America, and reveals why designers must take responsibility for how their work is used.
March 4, 202501:06:09
View Human-Centered Robots and the Future of Design with Carla DianaEpisode 154
Kelly Goto
- CEO & Founder
- gotomedia
Designing for Emotional Connection
Kelly Goto reflects on her Japanese-American heritage, shares the unexpected connections between shoes, Hawaii, and Yoyu, and shares why a pragmatic approach to design is more important than ever.
February 18, 202501:10:52
View Designing for Emotional Connection with Kelly GotoEpisode 153
Lawton Pybus, PhD
- Principal & Co-Founder
- Drill Bit Labs
The State and Trajectory of the UX Job Market
Lawton Pybus shares research-driven insights into the state and trajectory of the UX job market, calls for more critical and independent thought in UX research, and explores a practical framework for ethical AI use in UX research.
February 4, 202501:12:04
View The State and Trajectory of the UX Job Market with Lawton Pybus, PhDEpisode 152
Brendan Jarvis
- Managing Founder
- The Space InBetween
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.
Brendan Jarvis delivers an inspiring talk at Design Outlook 2024. He outlines how self-reflection, clarity, and courage can help designers navigate uncertainty and shape a meaningful future.
January 21, 202500:29:18
View It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. with Brendan JarvisEpisode 151
Felix Lee
- Co-Founder & CEO
- ADPList
Democratising Mentorship with ADPList
Felix Lee shares how ADPList is democratising mentorship, the lessons he’s learned from failure and resilience, and why clarity beats cleverness in design.
January 7, 202500:41:23
View Democratising Mentorship with ADPList with Felix LeeEpisode 150
Tamara Adlin
- President
- Adlin Inc.
Redefining Innovation through UX Insights
In the second of a two-part episode of Brave UX, Tamara Adlin confronts Web3 elitism, shares how resistance to UX shook her confidence, and explains why timing is critical for introducing alignment and innovation.
December 17, 202400:27:42
View Redefining Innovation through UX Insights with Tamara AdlinEpisode 150
Tamara Adlin
- President
- Adlin Inc.
Navigating Executive Misalignment in UX
In the first of a two-part episode of Brave UX, Tamara Adlin reveals how alignment personas solve stakeholder chaos, shares hard-won lessons from Amazon, and explains why executive misalignment is the biggest UX challenge.
December 10, 202400:48:44
View Navigating Executive Misalignment in UX with Tamara AdlinEpisode 149
Jen Briselli
- Co-Founder & Principal
- Topology
Ambiguity, Systems Thinking, and Design
Jen Briselli delves into design’s parallels with extreme metal, systems thinking, and creativity, sharing insights on embracing ambiguity and future-proofing a design career.
November 26, 202401:10:41
View Ambiguity, Systems Thinking, and Design with Jen BriselliEpisode 148
Nitzan Shaer
- CEO & Co-Founder
- WEVO
Simulated Audiences Have Arrived
Nitzan Shaer speaks candidly about the future of UX research, why simulated audiences are a step beyond synthetic, and how UX professionals can leverage them effectively.
November 19, 202401:17:12
View Simulated Audiences Have Arrived with Nitzan ShaerEpisode 147
Greg Nudelman
- Distinguished Designer
- Sumo Logic
The Role of UX in the Age of AI
Greg Nudelman offers insights into how AI is transforming UX, what UX professionals need to do to stay relevant, and whether the demand for designers will decrease in the future.
November 12, 202401:10:02
View The Role of UX in the Age of AI with Greg NudelmanEpisode 146
Abby Covert
- Founder
- Sense Makers Club
Making Sense & Getting Unstuck
Abby Covert shares her journey into and through IA, how we can get the most out of diagramming, and why she redefined her relationship with work.
October 29, 202401:10:46
View Making Sense & Getting Unstuck with Abby CovertEpisode 145
Whitney Hess
- Founder & Executive Coach
- Vicarious Partners
Coaching with Presence and Purpose
Whitney Hess dives into why failure isn’t what it seems, how she empowers the people she coaches, and what it’s really like to live life aboard a boat.
October 15, 202401:20:32
View Coaching with Presence and Purpose with Whitney HessEpisode 144
Doreen Lorenzo
- Founding Director
- Center for Integrated Design, UT
Design is a Craft, Perfected With Practice
Doreen Lorenzo shares how to lead creative people well, what it takes to create innovative products, and why she’s redefining design education.
October 1, 202401:17:56
View Design is a Craft, Perfected With Practice with Doreen LorenzoEpisode 143
Nick Fine, PhD
- Principal UXR Consultant
- The Adaptavist Group
The Future of UX in an AI World
Nick Fine, PhD shares his experience with ADHD, his thoughts on the state and future of UX, and some insight into his practice.
September 17, 202401:09:53
View The Future of UX in an AI World with Nick Fine, PhDEpisode 142
Q Walker
- General Manager
- The Circus Hub
The Information Architecture of Emojis
Q Walker draws a line between circus and UX, shares their experience of being cyber stalked, and unpacks the IA intricacies of emojis.
September 3, 202401:04:34
View The Information Architecture of Emojis with Q WalkerEpisode 141
Greg Petroff
- Chief Design Officer
- Cisco Secure
Practical Executive Design Leadership
Greg Petroff discusses the practicalities of executive design leadership, why he believes in ‘make to think’, and the ins-and-outs of working with product and engineering.
August 20, 202401:10:08
View Practical Executive Design Leadership with Greg PetroffEpisode 140
Ari Zelmanow
- Head of UX Research
- Twilio
Becoming a More Influential Researcher
Ari Zelmanow shares insight into his life as a police detective, how he transformed into a PhD and then UX researcher, and how researchers can become strategic partners.
August 5, 202401:10:21
View Becoming a More Influential Researcher with Ari ZelmanowEpisode 139
Vidya Dinamani
- Co-Founder
- Product Rebels
The Rebel's Guide to Making Great Products
Vidya Dinamani shares important strategies for building belief, healthy product cultures, and positive cross-functional relationships.
July 23, 202401:14:35
View The Rebel's Guide to Making Great Products with Vidya DinamaniEpisode 138
Suj Premachandran
- CEO & Founder
- Digital Influx
Bringing the Power of UX Design to Children
Suj Premachandran shares how Digital Influx brings UX to children, how they integrate Eastern educational philosophy, and the challenge of changing archaic education systems.
July 9, 202459:05
View Bringing the Power of UX Design to Children with Suj PremachandranEpisode 137
Andy Vitale
- Chief Design Officer
- Constant Contact
Scaling Your Design Organisation
Andy Vitale shares his experiences as an executive design leader, how he’s successfully scaled several design orgs, and why a career in pro wrestling wasn’t for him.
June 25, 202401:11:21
View Scaling Your Design Organisation with Andy VitaleEpisode 136
Ben Sauer
- Product & Design Strategist
- BenSauer.net
Presenting High-Stakes Design Work
Ben Sauer shares why designers need to be better presenters, how to keep stakeholders awake and engaged, and what to do when disaster inevitably strikes.
June 11, 202401:04:08
View Presenting High-Stakes Design Work with Ben SauerEpisode 135
Aylin Uysal
- VP of User Experience, Cloud Applications
- Oracle
Leading a Global Enterprise UX Design Org
Aylin Uysal shares her story of leading enterprise design, the reality of being an exec and a parent, and how patience and perseverance have served her well.
May 28, 202401:05:26
View Leading a Global Enterprise UX Design Org with Aylin UysalEpisode 134
Monal Chokshi
- Former Senior Director, Head of Research & Insights
- Dropbox
Growing Impactful UX Research Organisations
Monal Chokshi shares the lessons learned from growing three UX research orgs, what makes research impact a reality, and reflects on the next step in her career.
May 14, 202401:05:41
View Growing Impactful UX Research Organisations with Monal ChokshiEpisode 133
Jakob Nielsen
- Founder & Executive Coach
- UX Tigers
Plainspoken, Hard-hitting and Unorthodox
Jakob Nielsen addresses some of the criticism he’s faced, calls on UXers to urgently adopt AI, and shares why he believes the commoditisation of UX is a good thing.
April 30, 202401:26:37
View Plainspoken, Hard-hitting and Unorthodox with Jakob NielsenEpisode 132
Justin Dauer
- Founder & Executive Coach
- Anomali by Design
Finding Fulfilment: A Designer's Journey
Justin Dauer shares how he conquered his ego to become a better designer, why he’s left executive design leadership, and how unfulfilled designers make bad products.
April 16, 202401:09:09
View Finding Fulfilment: A Designer's Journey with Justin DauerEpisode 131
Rob Hamblen
- Founder & Executive Coach
- Be the Leap
Behind the Scenes of World-Class Design Sprints
Rob Hamblen shares his insights on effective sprint facilitation, why he asks clients if they’re designing for today or tomorrow, and why design sprints have a PR problem.
March 19, 202401:16:53
View Behind the Scenes of World-Class Design Sprints with Rob HamblenEpisode 130
Adam Perlis
- CEO
- Academy UX
How to Get the Design Job You Want
Adam Perlis shares why it’s important to always treat interns well, how he’s trying to solve bad recruitment practices, and some practical advice for navigating the job market.
March 19, 202401:08:23
View How to Get the Design Job You Want with Adam PerlisEpisode 129
Ash Ivory
- CPO
- Ivory Common
Motorcycle Metaphors for Navigating Work/Life
Ash Ivory shares what they’ve learned from burning out as a leader, why gender and orientation can’t be left at home, and why inclusive design matters.
March 5, 202401:14:12
View Motorcycle Metaphors for Navigating Work/Life with Ash IvoryEpisode 128
Rakesh Patwari
- Director, Product Design & Research
- Cisco
Becoming a Better Design Leader
Rakesh Patwari shares what’s made him a better manager, why a career in acting wasn’t for him, and how designers can give better portfolio presentations.
February 20, 202401:11:12
View Becoming a Better Design Leader with Rakesh PatwariEpisode 127
Janna Kimel
- Founder & Principal
- Third Brain Studio
Stephen Hawking and Sewing Accessible Threads
Janna Kimel shares her remarkable story of meeting Stephen Hawking, how she's growing grassroots accessibility, and how to better navigate today’s job market.
February 6, 202401:13:58
View Stephen Hawking and Sewing Accessible Threads with Janna KimelEpisode 126
Alen Faljic
- Founder & CEO
- d.MBA
Creating Business Confident Designers
Alen Faljic shares the gap he observed between design and business while at IDEO, what he’s doing to address it, and how quantitative data can lead to greater empathy.
January 23, 202401:05:30
View Creating Business Confident Designers with Alen FaljicEpisode 125
Clara Kliman-Silver
- Staff UX Researcher
Orchestrating Effective Research & Design
Clara Kliman-Silver shares how she brings together humour, people and cognitive psychology for research impact, and how teams can make the most of their design ecosystems.
December 12, 202359:05
View Orchestrating Effective Research & Design with Clara Kliman-SilverEpisode 124
Hang Xu
- Founder & Talent Agent
- Collective Supply
Radically Reinventing Design Recruitment
Hang Xu shares why he’s trying to make recruitment more ethical, how candidates can secure the best possible compensation, and what to watch out for when working with recruiters.
November 28, 202301:17:14
View Radically Reinventing Design Recruitment with Hang XuEpisode 123
A’verria Martin
- Chief of Staff, Head of ReOps
- ServiceNow
Building Bridges, ReOps and Presence
A’verria Martin shares her remarkable story of reinvention, the challenges of establishing a global ReOps practice, and how she’s making the ‘seat at the table’ her own.
November 14, 202301:10:07
View Building Bridges, ReOps and Presence with A’verria MartinEpisode 122
Alla Weinberg
- CEO & Culture Designer
- Spoke & Wheel
Designing a Culture of Safety
Alla Weinberg constructively unpacks unsafe workplace cultures, shares her thoughts on how we can change them, and why we should do just that.
October 31, 202301:15:21
View Designing a Culture of Safety with Alla WeinbergEpisode 121
Jane Portman
- Co-Founder & CEO
- Userlist
The Harsh Reality of Startup Design
Jane Portman shares the twists and turns of becoming a founder, how it has changed her view on design’s value, and the role of writing in career success.
October 17, 202300:59:13
View The Harsh Reality of Startup Design with Jane PortmanEpisode 120
Wendy Johansson
- Co-Founder & CXPO
- MiSalud Health
Effecting Change in a Messy World
Wendy Johansson shares some of her leadership learnings, speaks frankly about the challenge of changing the status quo, and what she’s observed in the best designers.
October 3, 202301:10:40
View Effecting Change in a Messy World with Wendy JohanssonEpisode 119
Ronnie Battista
- Senior Director, Global XD
- Slalom
Strategically Designing for Goosebumps
Ronnie Battista shares why it’s important to be true to yourself, how designers can maintain their relevance, and what separates pretenders from innovators.
September 19, 202301:02:48
View Strategically Designing for Goosebumps with Ronnie BattistaEpisode 118
Jon Fukuda
- Co-Founder & CXO
- Limina.co
Creating a Design-Integrated Organisation
Jon Fukuda illuminates the dark corners of enterprise DesignOps, reinforces the importance of connecting design to value, and shares what’s kept him consulting for nearly 20 years.
September 5, 202301:11:07
View Creating a Design-Integrated Organisation with Jon FukudaEpisode 117
Satyam Kantamneni
- Managing Partner & CXO
- UXReactor
Leveraging the Business Value of Design
Satyam Kantamneni shares how he articulates the value of design, why design is a profession and not a skill, and why there’s no such thing as a UX/UI designer.
August 22, 202301:10:50
View Leveraging the Business Value of Design with Satyam KantamneniEpisode 116
Irene Au
- Design Partner
- Khosla Ventures
Reflections on Executive Design Leadership
Irene Au shares some of the learnings from her stellar career, the early life experiences that have helped her to succeed, and the importance of sweating the right stuff.
August 8, 202301:27:38
View Reflections on Executive Design Leadership with Irene AuEpisode 115
Sara Wachter-Boettcher
- CEO & Founder
- Active Voice
Finding and Using Your Active Voice
Sara Wachter-Boettcher inspires us through her actions, reminds us why it’s important to see shades of grey, and helps us to design the careers we actually want.
July 25, 202301:15:53
View Finding and Using Your Active Voice with Sara Wachter-BoettcherEpisode 114
Alastair Simpson
Designing Your Way Up Mt. Business
Alastair Simpson shares how rejection fuels progress, the role design has played in transforming Dropbox’s work culture, and how to build effective executive-level influence.
July 11, 202301:02:59
View Designing Your Way Up Mt. Business with Alastair SimpsonEpisode 113
Jeff Gothelf
Innovation, Executives and Humble Pie
Jeff Gothelf shares his experiences travelling with the circus, why humility is essential for innovation, and the role design plays in breaking through local maximums.
June 27, 202301:11:54
View Innovation, Executives and Humble Pie with Jeff GothelfEpisode 112
Shelley Evenson
- Managing Director
- Accenture Song
Designing Corporate Innovation
Shelley Evenson unpacks the challenges of designing for corporate innovation, the dark-side of design thinking, and how AI may help and hinder us.
June 13, 202301:07:23
View Designing Corporate Innovation with Shelley EvensonEpisode 111
Laith Ulaby
- Director of Insights
- Webflow
Reflexive, Relatable and Respectful Research
Laith Ulaby shares his colourful journey from academia to applied, how frameworks articulate and influence thinking, and the role of power in practice.
May 30, 202301:25:21
View Reflexive, Relatable and Respectful Research with Laith UlabyEpisode 110
Tom Greever
- Senior Director, Product Design
- Indigo
Yes, Stakeholders are Human Too
Tom Greever speaks to the heart of articulating design decisions, becoming someone worth following, and making yourself an influential force for good design.
May 16, 202301:13:44
View Yes, Stakeholders are Human Too with Tom GreeverEpisode 109
Noam Segal
- Research Manager
- Meta
When Good Democratisation Goes Bad
Noam Segal shares his experience working for the Israeli military, whether democratisation has been positive for UX, and the importance of telling a good story.
May 2, 202301:36:02
View When Good Democratisation Goes Bad with Noam SegalEpisode 108
Andy Budd
- Venture Partner
- Seedcamp
Design Leadership is Poker not Chess
Andy Budd speaks frankly about designers’ limiting beliefs, the siren song of perfection, and how to start playing business better.
April 18, 202301:18:37
View Design Leadership is Poker not Chess with Andy BuddEpisode 107
Pete Sena
- Founder & Chief Creative Officer
- Digital Surgeons
Designing a Career in the Green Zone
Pete Sena shares his story of building a design agency from scratch, how he’s become a better person and leader along the way, and why each of us need to know our unique value.
April 4, 202301:15:59
View Designing a Career in the Green Zone with Pete SenaEpisode 106
Kat Vellos
- Principal
- Studio KV
We Should Actually Get Together
Kat Vellos shares with us why we need meaningful friendships, what we can do to design better ones, and how to safely navigate uncharted conversational waters.
March 21, 202301:17:06
View We Should Actually Get Together with Kat VellosEpisode 105
Jonas Rinde
- CEO & Co-Founder
- Nomono
Making Technology Disappear
Jonas Rinde delves into designing tech that doesn’t feel technical, the challenge of product-market fit, and his relationship with risk and adventure.
February 7, 202301:09:33
View Making Technology Disappear with Jonas RindeEpisode 104
Mike Monteiro
- Design Director
- Mule Design
Burning Down Design
Mike Monteiro sets fire to design orthodoxy, tech overlords, and his own Portuguese American history in this delightfully dark conversation.
February 21, 202301:11:26
View Burning Down Design with Mike MonteiroEpisode 103
Julia DeBari
- Lead UX Designer
- AgentSync
The Insider's Guide to Design Recruitment
Julia DeBari shares her experience as a design recruiter, how to navigate compensation and benefits, and what to ask to work out if a role is right for you.
February 7, 202301:21:51
View The Insider's Guide to Design Recruitment with Julia DeBariEpisode 102
Hussain Almossawi
- Founder & Chief Design Officer
- Mossawi Studios
Unleashing Your Creative Mindset
Hussain Almossawi explores the mindset and practices he’s successfully employed while designing products at some of the worlds most innovative companies.
January 24, 202300:59:09
View Unleashing Your Creative Mindset with Hussain AlmossawiEpisode 101
Jim Kalbach
- VP of Customer Experience
- MURAL
Designing with Big Ears
Jim Kalbach shares insights from jazz into collaboration, how experience maps help us navigate design, and why Jobs To Be Done deserves our attention.
January 9, 202301:25:26
View Designing with Big Ears with Jim KalbachEpisode 100
Don Norman
Design for a Better World
Don Norman shares what's important to him right now, why stupid questions matter, what it means to design for a better world, and why he’s okay with changing his mind.
December 9, 202201:30:08
View Design for a Better World with Don NormanEpisode 99
Kate Rutter
- Senior Adjunct Professor
- California College of the Arts
Cultivating a Culture & Career of Creativity
Kate Rutter shares her thoughts on finding work in a challenging economy, how to design for great creative exchanges, and why she pushes back against authority.
November 29, 202201:25:27
View Cultivating a Culture & Career of Creativity with Kate RutterEpisode 98
Mauro Porcini
- Chief Design Officer
- PepsiCo
The Human Side of Innovation
Mauro Porcini shares how designers can rise to the top, the dangers of associating your self-worth with work, and why he’s changing the status quo from the inside.
November 22, 202201:34:04
View The Human Side of Innovation with Mauro PorciniEpisode 97
Reginé Gilbert
- Industry Assistant Professor
- NYU
Inclusive Design Isn’t Someone Else’s Job
Reginé Gilbert shares what it takes to create accessible experiences, how her students are helping NASA to hear a solar eclipse, and why inclusive design is everyones job.
November 15, 202201:09:56
View Inclusive Design Isn’t Someone Else’s Job with Reginé GilbertEpisode 96
Matt Watkinson
- Co-Founder & CEO
- Methodical
Whisky, Writing and the Willingness To Be Wrong
Matt Watkinson shares how he’s expanded his luck surface area, why it’s important to slow down and pay attention, and how to fight organisational ambiguity.
October 25, 202201:11:20
View Whisky, Writing and the Willingness To Be Wrong with Matt WatkinsonEpisode 95
Jesse James Garrett
- Principal Leadership Coach
- Intentional Associates
Flying the Jolly Roger While Sailing With the Navy
Jesse James Garrett reminds us that once we were pirates, encourages us to understand how soft-power works, and to know and be true to our red-lines.
October 18, 202201:02:13
View Flying the Jolly Roger While Sailing With the Navy with Jesse James GarrettEpisode 94
Erika Hall
- Director of Strategy
- Mule Design
Moving Past Design’s Pleasant Platitudes
Erika Hall reinforces the importance of being willing to be wrong, discusses how good user experiences can be bad, and calls on designers to be honest with themselves.
October 11, 202201:10:01
View Moving Past Design’s Pleasant Platitudes with Erika HallEpisode 93
Samuel Proulx
- Accessibility Evangelist
- Fable
Designing for Dignity Through Accessibility
Samuel Proulx shares his experience of the digital world as a blind person, his thoughts on autonomous vehicles, and how inclusive design makes everyones' experience better.
October 4, 202201:05:48
View Designing for Dignity Through Accessibility with Samuel ProulxEpisode 92
Matt Young
- CEO
- UserVoice
Using Customer Feedback to Make Better Decisions
Matt Young speaks to the importance of aligning engineering, product, & design, the roles of creativity and logic in decision making, and using customer feedback wisely.
September 27, 202201:14:59
View Using Customer Feedback to Make Better Decisions with Matt YoungEpisode 91
Christina Wodtke
- Lecturer
- Stanford University
Radical Thoughts On Living and Learning
Christina Wodtke reminds us to stop carrying the weight of the world, to start giving others the benefit of the doubt, and to make the most of the gift that is feedback.
September 20, 202201:10:08
View Radical Thoughts On Living and Learning with Christina WodtkeEpisode 90
Kareem Mayan
- Co-Founder & CXPO
- Savio
The Nomad’s Guide to Prioritising Product Feedback
Kareem Mayan shares what he learned as digital nomad, discusses the focusing effect of personal loss, and how you can more effectively prioritise product feedback.
September 13, 202201:14:01
View The Nomad’s Guide to Prioritising Product Feedback with Kareem MayanEpisode 89
Kevin Bethune
- Chief Creative Officer
- dreams • design + life
Reimagining Design: An Incredible Journey
Kevin Bethune inspires with his incredible journey across engineering, business & design, shares how to keep calm inside of a nuclear reactor, and shines a light on design’s diversity blind spot.
September 6, 202201:15:24
View Reimagining Design: An Incredible Journey with Kevin BethuneEpisode 88
Noelle Russell
- Global Partner, AI & Analytics
- IBM
Others Don't Get to Choose Your Path to Success
Noelle Russell provides a beacon of light for anyone who’s staring down a dragon, as she shares her against the odds and remarkable journey to and through technology.
August 30, 202201:18:04
View Others Don't Get to Choose Your Path to Success with Noelle RussellEpisode 87
Milton Jackson
- SVP, Experience Design
Why Crabs Can’t Climb Out of Buckets
Milton Jackson graciously gives Brave UX’s first poetry reading, reflects on the critical importance of role models, and shares his aspirations for a more inclusive world.
August 23, 202200:58:52
View Why Crabs Can’t Climb Out of Buckets with Milton JacksonEpisode 86
Peter Merholz
- Founder & Principal
- Humanism at Scale
Demystifying Design Leadership
Peter Merholz demystifies design leadership, openly shares the ups and downs of a trail-blazing design career, and how we can keep design “weird” without getting fired.
August 16, 202201:10:11
View Demystifying Design Leadership with Peter MerholzEpisode 85
Audrey Cheng
- Chief Technology Officer
- Imagr
Resolving the Tension Between Product and UX
Audrey Cheng shares her journey from lab scientist to CTO, why she redefined career success, and how UX and product can work better together.
August 9, 202201:14:09
View Resolving the Tension Between Product and UX with Audrey ChengEpisode 84
Dan Hill
- Director, Melbourne School of Design
- University of Melbourne
Technology Is the Answer but What Was the Question?
Dan Hill challenges us to think differently about our cities and civic spaces, to consider the second order effects of our work, and to think carefully about the questions we’re asking.
August 2, 202201:06:51
View Technology Is the Answer but What Was the Question? with Dan HillEpisode 83
Jodine Stodart
- Managing Director
- Fireside Consulting
Keeping Stakeholders Engaged with Design
Jodine Stodart shares how to get and keep stakeholders engaged, why it’s important to develop your understanding of self, and the timeless power of listening.
July 29, 202201:14:32
View Keeping Stakeholders Engaged with Design with Jodine StodartEpisode 82
Brendan Jarvis & Lou Rosenfeld
- The Space InBetween
- Rosenfeld Media
Framing Tomorrow by Questioning Today
Brendan Jarvis & Lou Rosenfeld bring you a special episode, featuring Brendan’s opening keynote from Design at Scale 2022.
July 19, 202200:52:00
View Framing Tomorrow by Questioning Today with Brendan Jarvis & Lou RosenfeldEpisode 81
Matthew Holloway
- Global Head of Design
- SnapLogic
Design Maturity Starts with Designers' Maturity
Matthew Holloway shares what it was like to lead SAP’s design thinking transformation, why designers need to get their house in order first, and the importance of purposeful rest.
July 12, 202201:25:01
View Design Maturity Starts with Designers' Maturity with Matthew HollowayEpisode 80
Bill Albert
- SVP, Global Head of UX
- Mach49
Quantifying the User Experience
Bill Albert reflects on what it takes to run effective UX research, why evaluating more than usability is important, and how UX leaders can unlock better budgets.
July 5, 202201:07:44
View Quantifying the User Experience with Bill AlbertEpisode 79
Daniel Rosenberg
- Chief Design Officer
- r-CDO
Boardroom Battles & Semantic Interaction Design
Daniel Rosenberg speaks frankly about executive design leadership, why he’s trying to take IxD back to first principles, and how the sun is setting on design as we know it.
June 28, 202201:03:22
View Boardroom Battles & Semantic Interaction Design with Daniel RosenbergEpisode 78
Jason Buhle
- Managing Director
- AnswerLab
Travelling from Academia to Industry and Thriving
Jason Buhle discusses what’s important when moving from academia to industry, UX research as a career path, and why usability research matters.
June 21, 202201:13:52
View Travelling from Academia to Industry and Thriving with Jason BuhleEpisode 77
Becky Priebe
- VP of Innovation Design & GTM Lab
- MRM
Designing at the Edges of Technology
Becky Priebe shares what it’s like to design at the edges of technology, the role of systems thinking in design, and design’s relationship with engineering.
June 14, 202201:11:52
View Designing at the Edges of Technology with Becky PriebeEpisode 76
Aditi Sharma
- Executive Director of Experience Design
- JP Morgan Chase
Building Inclusive Enterprise Design Teams
Aditi Sharma openly discusses being woman of colour in banking, how she’s building a diverse and inclusive design culture, and why she’s used design to dismantle injustices.
June 7, 202201:08:12
View Building Inclusive Enterprise Design Teams with Aditi SharmaEpisode 75
Christian Crumlish
- Benevolent Monarch
- Design In Product
UX, Product Management and Dangerous Dogma
Christian Crumlish blows up some myths that product and UX people believe about each other and shares his insight into how designers can find themselves ‘at the table’ more often.
May 31, 202201:11:27
View UX, Product Management and Dangerous Dogma with Christian CrumlishEpisode 74
Susan Weinschenk
- Founder & CEO
- The Team W
Harnessing Perfectionism and Changing Your Story
Susan Weinschenk shares a deeply personal account of why she’s a behavioural scientist, the role of ethics in design, and how deciding her self-story helped her while battling cancer.
May 24, 202201:12:21
View Harnessing Perfectionism and Changing Your Story with Susan WeinschenkEpisode 73
Michaela Mora
- Founder & President
- Relevant Insights
Building a Bridge Between Market and UX Research
Michaela Mora discusses the challenges of categorising race, why homogenous leadership is bad for businesses, and what UX researchers could learn from market research.
May 17, 202201:28:03
View Building a Bridge Between Market and UX Research with Michaela MoraEpisode 72
Katie Swindler
- Innovation Design Strategist, Sr. Manager
- Allstate
The High Stakes of Life and Death Design
Katie Swindler shares her insights into designing for the human stress response, agency vs. in-house work-life balance, and how the NASA space suits came to be.
May 10, 202201:19:09
View The High Stakes of Life and Death Design with Katie SwindlerEpisode 71
Sarah Doody
- Founder & CEO
- Career Strategy Lab
Getting Serious About Your Career in UX
Sarah Doody gives her assessment of UX education, shares how she’s helping UXers to have brave career conversations, and what it’s really like being a creative entrepreneur.
May 3, 202201:15:30
View Getting Serious About Your Career in UX with Sarah DoodyEpisode 70
David Dylan Thomas
- Founder & CEO
- David Dylan Thomas LLC
Rising Above Our Biases in Design
David Dylan Thomas shares practical ways of making design more inclusive, reassures us that other people can’t read our minds, and suggests a fresh approach to tackling systemic harms.
April 26, 202201:25:25
View Rising Above Our Biases in Design with David Dylan ThomasEpisode 69
Janelle Estes
- Chief Insights Officer
- UserTesting
How to Walk the Customer-Centered Talk
Janelle Estes shares the importance of executive leadership staying connected to customers, and what the best design leaders are doing to successfully scale design research.
April 19, 202201:14:49
View How to Walk the Customer-Centered Talk with Janelle EstesEpisode 68
Benny Zuffolini
- Product Design Director
- Pearson
Working in Design: A Neurodiverse Perspective
Benny Zuffolini bravely breaks down how she's navigating enterprise as a neurodiverse design leader, and shares a formative realisation from facilitating her first design sprint.
April 12, 202201:07:30
View Working in Design: A Neurodiverse Perspective with Benny ZuffoliniEpisode 67
Amy Jiménez Márquez
- Design Director
- Compass
Navigating Design Leadership's Pivotal Moments
Amy Jiménez Márquez shares her story of going from designer to design leader, what it was like to design Alexa’s personality, and what matters when leading in tough times.
April 5, 202201:18:46
View Navigating Design Leadership's Pivotal Moments with Amy Jiménez MárquezEpisode 66
Amy Bucher & Geoff Alday
- Chief Behaviour Officer & Director of Product Design
- Lirio
Integrating Behavioural Design & Product Design
Amy Bucher and Geoff Alday unpack how they’re integrating their behavioural and product design practices, the ethical considerations of applying behavioural design to AI, and how designers can apply the COM-B model to change user behaviour.
March 29, 202201:10:20
View Integrating Behavioural Design & Product Design with Amy Bucher & Geoff AldayEpisode 65
Debbie Levitt
- Chief Experience Officer
- Delta CX
Strengthening and Protecting the Practice of UX
Debbie Levitt pulls no punches as she dismantles bizarre UX job descriptions, over-promising UX boot camps, and UX practices that she believes are unknowingly sabotaging the discipline.
March 22, 202201:22:17
View Strengthening and Protecting the Practice of UX with Debbie LevittEpisode 64
Natalie Hanson
- Principal
- ZS
Design Leadership: Practice, Patience and Pride
Natalie Hanson encourages design leaders to play the long-game, challenges designers to be less myopic, and shares the struggle of stepping back from work to focus on health.
March 15, 202201:18:25
View Design Leadership: Practice, Patience and Pride with Natalie HansonEpisode 63
Sam Ladner
- Senior Principal Researcher
- Workday
Better Insights Through Mixed Methods Research
Sam Ladner explores the tension inherent in mixed methods research, why people get so emotional about identity, and the importance of interpretive flexibility in tech.
March 1, 202201:06:43
View Better Insights Through Mixed Methods Research with Sam LadnerEpisode 62
Laura Kalbag
- Co-Founder & CXPO
- Small Technology Foundation
Accessible, Inclusive, and Ethical Design
Laura Kalbag calls on businesses using people’s data for profit to examine the ethics of that model, and talks practical inclusive design and digital accessibility.
February 22, 202201:14:09
View Accessible, Inclusive, and Ethical Design with Laura KalbagEpisode 61
Surya Vanka
- Founder & Chief Designer
- Authentic Design
Wielding the Transformative Power of Design
Surya Vanka brings his hallmark energy to this conversation about the power of design, the challenges the field faces, and how he’s using Design Swarms to ignite creativity.
February 15, 202201:21:25
View Wielding the Transformative Power of Design with Surya VankaEpisode 60
Trip O’Dell
- Senior Director of Product Design
- Pearson
The Benefits of Neurodiversity in Design
Trip O’Dell discusses the secret advantages of neurodiversity in design teams, and why it’s an essential ingredient for healthy, effective, and progressive design cultures.
February 8, 202201:23:33
View The Benefits of Neurodiversity in Design with Trip O’DellEpisode 59
William Ntim
- Senior UX Designer
- Paypal
Designing a Design Career You Can Be Proud Of
William Ntim shares the story of his journey from Ghana to America, why he’s so focused on mastering time, and what he believes is holding designers back.
February 1, 202201:15:54
View Designing a Design Career You Can Be Proud Of with William NtimEpisode 58
Darren Hood
- Principal Product Designer
- Omnicell
Is Design Thinking Killing Design?
Darren Hood challenges us to learn the history of UX, to beware of snake-oil when assessing training options, and to revisit our thinking on imposter syndrome.
January 25, 202201:17:43
View Is Design Thinking Killing Design? with Darren HoodEpisode 57
Jaime Levy
- UX & Product Strategist
- JaimeLevy.com
Where Did All the Design Heroes Go?
Jaime Levy shares the importance (and danger) of putting yourself into your work, how UX going mainstream has changed the field, and wonders where are all of our design heroes?
January 18, 202201:01:56
View Where Did All the Design Heroes Go? with Jaime LevyEpisode 56
Kate Leto
- Founder & Principal
- Kate Leto Consulting
Improving the EQ of Your Product Org
Kate Leto calls on us to improve the EQ of our product orgs, so that we can improve their performance, our team's happiness, and our own self-awareness.
January 11, 202201:09:32
View Improving the EQ of Your Product Org with Kate LetoEpisode 55
2021 End Of Year Special
Things to Reflect on for the Year Ahead
In this final episode of 2021, instead of an in-depth interview, you’re going to hear a series of short and important messages from a range of previous Brave UX guests.
December 28, 202100:31:10
View Things to Reflect on for the Year Ahead with 2021 End Of Year SpecialEpisode 54
Gregg Bernstein
- User Research Lead
- Condé Nast
Building a UX Research Practice the Business Values
Gregg Bernstein shares what it takes to build an impactful UX research practice, how to avoid compromising your findings, and why *NSYNC is better than the Backstreet Boys.
December 21, 202101:09:43
View Building a UX Research Practice the Business Values with Gregg BernsteinEpisode 53
Tracy McGoldrick
- Head of UX Research Ops
- IBM
Running Research Ops at a Grand Scale
Tracy McGoldrick talks about the challenges of building a Research Ops practice that supports over 100 UX researchers, and how IBM’s increasing the impact of design.
December 14, 202101:06:00
View Running Research Ops at a Grand Scale with Tracy McGoldrickEpisode 52
Mikkel Michelsen
- Staff Product Designer
- Chainalysis Inc
Designing for Mission Critical Systems
Mikkel Michelsen takes us into the world of UX design for mission critical systems (including the F-35), where users’ lives are quite literally in the hands of the designer.
December 7, 202101:04:40
View Designing for Mission Critical Systems with Mikkel MichelsenEpisode 51
Eva PenzeyMoog
- Founder & Principal Designer
- The Inclusive Safety Project
Design for Safety: Considering the Unhappy Path
Eva PenzeyMoog shines a light on how digital products are being used to enable domestic violence, and what we can do to protect our most vulnerable users.
November 30, 202101:04:47
View Design for Safety: Considering the Unhappy Path with Eva PenzeyMoogEpisode 50
Amy Santee
- Career Strategist & Coach
- AmySantee.com
Money, Ethics, and Building a Meaningful UX Career
Amy Santee encourages us to take control of our careers, to take action when we see something that’s wrong, and to realise we have more power than we think we do.
November 23, 202101:21:48
View Money, Ethics, and Building a Meaningful UX Career with Amy SanteeEpisode 49
Dan Balcauski
- Founder & Principal
- Product Tranquility
Understanding What Customers Value and Why
Dan Balcauski makes product positioning and pricing easy to understand, and shares techniques for uncovering what customers value and are willing to pay for.
November 16, 202101:11:04
View Understanding What Customers Value and Why with Dan BalcauskiEpisode 48
Ruth Brown
- Senior Design Strategist
- ANZ
Seeing Our Blindspots, Bad Habits and Bullshit
Ruth Brown dives deep into group polarisation, challenging us to get out of our echo chambers and to practice the empathy that we preach.
November 9, 202101:04:49
View Seeing Our Blindspots, Bad Habits and Bullshit with Ruth BrownEpisode 47
Indi Young
- Qualitative Data Scientist
- IndiYoung.com
Listening Deeply to Understand the Problem Space
Indi Young challenges us to unlock the potential of the problem space, to be business-wise when engaging with stakeholders, and to listen deeply to learn peoples’ purposes.
November 2, 202101:03:58
View Listening Deeply to Understand the Problem Space with Indi YoungEpisode 46
Lisa Maria Marquis
- Principal
- The Future is Like Pie
The Harm Hiding in Our Information Architectures
Lisa Maria Marquis encourages us to be better designers by thinking more deeply about the decisions we’re making and their potential for harm.
October 26, 202101:13:15
View The Harm Hiding in Our Information Architectures with Lisa Maria MarquisEpisode 45
Jane Austin
- Chief Experience Officer
- Digitas UK
From Designer to Executive Design Leader
Jane Austin speaks openly about the twists and turns of her journey from designer to executive-level design leader, and reminds us that it’s okay to be both vulnerable and assertive.
October 19, 202101:07:17
View From Designer to Executive Design Leader with Jane AustinEpisode 44
Dan Brown
- Co-Founder & Principal
- EightShapes
Essential Mindsets for Being an Effective Designer
Dan Brown dives into creative and collaborative mindsets, the importance of self-reflection in UX Design, and why we shouldn’t be too rigid in our design process.
October 12, 202101:13:20
View Essential Mindsets for Being an Effective Designer with Dan BrownEpisode 43
Jon Deragon
- Head of Design
- FPT Software
Leading UX Design in Vibrant South East Asia
Jon Deragon shares with us his UX design leadership journey in South East Asia, how to engage more effectively with stakeholders, and why we mustn’t let life pass us by.
October 5, 202101:03:33
View Leading UX Design in Vibrant South East Asia with Jon DeragonEpisode 42
Koji Pereira
- Senior Product Design Manager
Living and Designing Outside the Comfort Zone
Koji Pereira tells his inspiring story of becoming a senior design leader for some of the world’s hottest tech companies, against all the odds.
September 28, 202101:10:26
View Living and Designing Outside the Comfort Zone with Koji PereiraEpisode 41
Rich McCoy
- Design Lead
- Flying Blue
Overcoming Fear and Leaning Into Creativity
Rich McCoy unpacks some formative experiences from the Kalahari Desert, how we can conquer our creative fears and why designing lean creates value faster.
September 21, 202100:57:59
View Overcoming Fear and Leaning Into Creativity with Rich McCoyEpisode 40
Sachi Taulelei
- Head of Design
- ANZ
How Design's Lack of Diversity Fuels Systemic Racism
Sachi Taulelei shares what it’s like to interview people at the end of their lives, why research methods need to adapt to cultural context, and the heavy cost of poor diversity in tech.
September 14, 202100:57:44
View How Design's Lack of Diversity Fuels Systemic Racism with Sachi TauleleiEpisode 39
Bob Baxley
- SVP, Design & Experience
- ThoughtSpot
Design is Much More than a Job
Bob Baxley reflects on his time as a design leader at Apple, why no one can name a famous product designer, and the importance of having conviction in your ideas.
September 7, 202101:03:31
View Design is Much More than a Job with Bob BaxleyEpisode 38
Uday Gajendar
- UX Architect
- Automation Anywhere
Increasing Your Influence and Impact as a Designer
Uday Gajendar dives deep into what it takes for enterprise design leaders to thrive, and calls on all designers to amplify human virtues through their work.
August 31, 202101:00:03
View Increasing Your Influence and Impact as a Designer with Uday GajendarEpisode 37
Lada Gorlenko
- Senior Director of Research
- MURAL
Engaging Stakeholders in UX Research
Lada Gorlenko speaks about high-stress research environments, how to effectively engage wth senior executives, and where great enterprise UXers come from.
August 24, 202101:05:38
View Engaging Stakeholders in UX Research with Lada GorlenkoEpisode 36
Steve Fisher
- Head of Design
- Zipline
Content, Complacency & the Courage to Change
Steve Fisher opens up about the importance of diversity in technology, the challenges of design leadership, and the role conflict plays in making change.
August 17, 202101:22:23
View Content, Complacency & the Courage to Change with Steve FisherEpisode 35
Dave Malouf
- Director
- Teledoc Health
Defending Design in Agile Environments
Dave Malouf gets real about the role of DesignOps, how to protect design from errant efficiency seekers, and the challenge of designing in agile environments.
August 10, 202101:13:43
View Defending Design in Agile Environments with Dave MaloufEpisode 34
Laura Faulkner
- Head of Research
- Rackspace Technology
UX Is Hard and That's a Good Thing
Laura Faulkner gives a passionate and practical overview of how to frame decision risk, develop better stakeholder relationships, and do research that matters.
August 3, 202101:17:17
View UX Is Hard and That's a Good Thing with Laura FaulknerEpisode 33
Peter Morville
- President & Information Architect
- Semantic Studios
Are We Misusing our UX Design Skills?
Peter Morville thoughtfully unpacks the lessons he’s learned in his 25 years in the field, and calls for the community to unite and make the world a better place.
July 27, 202101:03:21
View Are We Misusing our UX Design Skills? with Peter MorvilleEpisode 32
Sheri Byrne-Haber
- Senior Accessibility Architect
- VMware
Giving a Damn About Accessibility
Sheri Byrne-Haber brings the fire on ableism, talks accessibility practicalities, and makes a clear and compelling case for why we all need to give a damn about accessibility.
July 20, 202101:14:29
View Giving a Damn About Accessibility with Sheri Byrne-HaberEpisode 31
Chui Chui Tan
- Founder & Director
- Beyō Global
The Fundamentals of Cross-Cultural UX Research
Chui Chui Tan guides us through some of the fundamentals of cross-cultural UX research, how to navigate cultural complexity in our own countries, and shares some challenging stories from the field.
July 13, 202101:03:00
View The Fundamentals of Cross-Cultural UX Research with Chui Chui TanEpisode 30
Jane Davis
Equipping Product Teams to Run Effective UX Research
Jane Davis brings epic levels of insight to this conversation about the evolution of UX research, and how it can enable product teams to build better products.
July 6, 202101:14:56
View Equipping Product Teams to Run Effective UX Research with Jane DavisEpisode 29
Varun Murugesan
Becoming a Fruitful UX Researcher
Varun Murugesan thoughtfully unpacks the challenges of running effective UX research, and shares with us how to be a fruitful researcher.
June 29, 202101:06:47
View Becoming a Fruitful UX Researcher with Varun MurugesanEpisode 28
Toby Delamore
- GM Product
- Xero
Unlocking the Potential of Product People
Toby Delamore speaks about the importance of coaching, mentoring and peer learning for product professionals, and shares ideas on enhancing collaboration.
June 22, 202101:00:16
View Unlocking the Potential of Product People with Toby DelamoreEpisode 27
Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia
- CEO & Founder
- Product School
Growing the Next Generation of Product Managers
Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia speaks openly about his entrepreneurial journey, why he's not a fan of traditional education, and shares what it takes to make it as a product manager.
June 15, 202100:51:30
View Growing the Next Generation of Product Managers with Carlos Gonzalez de VillaumbrosiaEpisode 26
Jared Spool
- Maker of Awesomeness
- Center Centre
Making the Case for Increasing UX Maturity
Jared Spool asks whether organisations can really afford the cost of bad UX, shares some practical methods for increasing design literacy and even does a magic trick!
June 8, 202101:21:44
View Making the Case for Increasing UX Maturity with Jared SpoolEpisode 25
Teresa Torres
- Product Discovery Coach
- Product Talk
Enabling Continuous Product Discovery
Teresa Torres provides a clear and compelling argument for continuous product discovery, shares practical advice for making it happen, and touches on the importance of collaborative critical thinking.
June 1, 202101:06:17
View Enabling Continuous Product Discovery with Teresa TorresEpisode 24
Whitney Quesenbery
- Co-Founder & Director
- Center for Civic Design
Strengthening Democracy Through Design
Whitney Quesenbery makes the case for strengthening democracy through design, shares how she and her colleagues are making this happen, and why it takes time to achieve.
May 25, 202101:23:19
View Strengthening Democracy Through Design with Whitney QuesenberyEpisode 23
Andrew Tokeley
- Product Leadership Coach
- AndrewTokeley.com
Creating the Conditions for Great Product Leadership
Andrew Tokeley (or Tokes, as he prefers) shares the importance of a clear strategy, a collaborative culture and outstanding leadership in enabling product success.
May 18, 202101:12:58
View Creating the Conditions for Great Product Leadership with Andrew TokeleyEpisode 22
Robbie Allan
- Product Manager
- Meta
Influencing Without Authority in Product Management
Robbie Allan gives a frank account of the self-awareness, discipline and insight it takes to succeed as a product manager at some of the world’s best product-led companies.
May 11, 202101:28:30
View Influencing Without Authority in Product Management with Robbie AllanEpisode 21
Louis Rosenfeld
- Founder & Publisher
- Rosenfeld Media
Breaking Out of Silos and Moment Prisons
In this episode of Brave UX, Lou Rosenfeld, UX’s master publisher, curator and convener, and founding mind of the discipline of information architecture, reflects on 30 years in the field.
May 4, 202101:04:42
View Breaking Out of Silos and Moment Prisons with Louis RosenfeldEpisode 19
Kate Towsey
- Research Ops Manager
- Atlassian
Scaling Research Ops: Lessons Learned
Kate Towsey shares some of the experiences that have shaped her career and goes deep into the details of the UX research ops journey she’s been leading at Atlassian.
April 21, 202101:20:01
View Scaling Research Ops: Lessons Learned with Kate TowseyEpisode 18
Stephanie Marsh
- UX Research Ops Lead
- Springer Nature
Research Ops for Global Teams
Stephanie Marsh, PhD unpacks a range of important UX research and research ops topics, as well as shares her experience of being bullied in the work place (now that’s brave!).
April 14, 202101:02:07
View Research Ops for Global Teams with Stephanie MarshEpisode 17
Marty Cagan
- Founding Partner
- Silicon Valley Product Group
Empowering Your Product Teams
Marty Cagan, the legendary product management coach, thinker and author, shares the story of his career and his thoughts on what it takes to build great products.
April 7, 202101:14:34
View Empowering Your Product Teams with Marty CaganEpisode 16
Kanhika Nikam
- Research Director
- Springload
Is Bias in UX Research Always Bad?
Kanhika Nikam speaks about the challenge design researchers face when trying to be without bias (while also being human) and how growing up in India has shaped her UX research practice, plus much more!
March 30, 202101:07:14
View Is Bias in UX Research Always Bad? with Kanhika NikamEpisode 15
Steve Krug
- UX Consultant
- Advanced Common Sense
Why Our Work in UX Will Never Be Done
Steve Krug reflects on his 30+ year career in UX, including his two best-selling books, in this wide-ranging conversation about usability testing, cross-functional collaboration and influencing stakeholders.
March 23, 202101:16:56
View Why Our Work in UX Will Never Be Done with Steve KrugEpisode 14
Marisa Sires
- SVP, Product
- Alfred
Creating a Customer-Centred Product Culture
Marisa Sires shares the story of her rapid ascent from client services to VP Product at Gigya, what women in tech can do to increase career success and how to effectively manage feature requests.
March 9, 202100:54:21
View Creating a Customer-Centred Product Culture with Marisa SiresEpisode 13
Laura Klein
- UX Manager
- Indeed.com
Maximising the Value of Lean UX
Laura Klein reflects on the many important lessons she's learned from over 20 years of working in UX and product management at Silicon Valley tech startups.
March 2, 202101:04:29
View Maximising the Value of Lean UX with Laura KleinEpisode 12
Paul Stonick
- VP, SCADPro
- SCAD
The Pragmatic Punk's Guide to Leading Design
Paul Stonick shares with us some of the lessons he’s learned in over 20+ years leading design teams at large companies, including the essential ingredients for enabling innovation in corporate environments.
February 23, 202100:52:12
View The Pragmatic Punk's Guide to Leading Design with Paul StonickEpisode 11
Ryan Rumsey
- CEO & Founder
- Second Wave Dive
Taking Your Design Career to the Next Level
If you’re ready to challenge your assumptions about business, design and your career, then this is the episode for you. Ryan Rumsey gives us his perspective on some of the biggest issues facing design and designers.
February 16, 202101:08:04
View Taking Your Design Career to the Next Level with Ryan RumseyEpisode 10
Steve Portigal
- Principal User Researcher
- Portigal Consulting
The Future of User Research
In this conversation we take a deep-dive with Steve Portigal into his views on user research, the struggles he sees internal research teams going through, and how he’s adapting to changes in the industry.
February 9, 202101:17:18
View The Future of User Research with Steve PortigalEpisode 9
Jon Bell
- Founding Designer
- Replay.io
The Importance of Practice, Passion, and Patience
Jon Bell shares his perspectives on addressing disinformation on social media, the importance of the 'designers mindset', and how he's overcome resistance to be a better writer.
January 19, 202101:12:38
View The Importance of Practice, Passion, and Patience with Jon BellEpisode 8
Corinna Stukan
- VP, Product
- Roam Digital
Using Metrics to Make Better Product Decisions
Corinna Stukan shares with us her journey from UX Design to Product Management, how metrics can be used to make design decisions easier and how ruthlessly manages her time.
January 12, 202101:02:43
View Using Metrics to Make Better Product Decisions with Corinna StukanEpisode 7
Luke Hay
- Senior UX Researcher
- Clearleft
Making the Most of Analytics in UX Research
Luke Hay shares his thoughts on the role of web analytics in UX design, why we can't only rely on remote research methods and how to avoid bias in quantitative data.
December 20, 202001:04:18
View Making the Most of Analytics in UX Research with Luke HayEpisode 6
Phil Gordon
- Head of UX Research
- SkillShare
Leading UX Research Teams in the Trenches
Phil Gordon shares some must listen and hard-fought insights into what it takes to successfully lead and manage UX research teams and engage with stakeholders.
December 5, 202001:08:17
View Leading UX Research Teams in the Trenches with Phil GordonEpisode 5
Donna Spencer
- Principal Product Designer
- MakerX
Presenting Design Work Successfully
In this fun and serious dive into UX, IA and design culture, Donna Spencer shares some invaluable advice in how to build influence, avoid design theatre, and work well with categories.
November 28, 202001:09:24
View Presenting Design Work Successfully with Donna SpencerEpisode 4
David Hamill
- UX Consultant
- upUX
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Remote Research
David Hamill discusses the ups and downs and side-to-sides of UX research, including why it's okay to make mistakes when moderating and why unmoderated research can be dangerous.
November 18, 202001:08:47
View The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Remote Research with David HamillEpisode 3
David Travis
- Managing Director
- Userfocus
Where Does Great Design Live?
David Travis shares some insights from his stellar 30 year career in UX research, his thoughts on the future of the field, and the essential skills to be a great user researcher.
November 5, 202001:04:02
View Where Does Great Design Live? with David TravisEpisode 2
Elizabeth Allen
- Founder & Principal
- Brazen
Establishing Confidence in UX Research
Elizabeth Allen shares her perspective on advanced degrees for UX researchers, how she helps product managers to make the most of her work and how to improve the chances of your research having impact.
October 29, 202001:00:32
View Establishing Confidence in UX Research with Elizabeth AllenEpisode 1
Steve Bromley
- Principal User Researcher
- Reach plc
Building Effective User Research Teams
Find out how Steve Bromley became one of the UK’s leading user researchers by building trust in UX research and dispelling common myths about it
October 7, 202001:00:16
View Building Effective User Research Teams with Steve BromleyMeet your host
Brendan Jarvis is an independent UX Researcher and the Managing Founder of The Space InBetween - New Zealand’s only specialist evaluative UX research practice and world-class human-centred research and innovation lab.
Through his practice, Brendan enables brave teams across the globe to de-risk product design, and equally brave leaders to shape and scale design culture.
Here on Brave UX he unpacks the stories, learnings and expert advice of world-class UX research, design and product management professionals.
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