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#137 Generative UI: Lessons from Google Labs Disco
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Generative UI is quietly changing how digital products work — and Google Labs’ experimental browser Disco is a perfect example of that shift.Not w...
#136 The Big Shifts in UX, AI & Tech 2025
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Future of UX, Patricia breaks down the most important tech and AI shifts of 2025 — the trends that fundamentally changed how we ...
#135 People, Agents & Robots: How Work Is Changing for UX Designers
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore one of the biggest shifts happening in the world of work right now: the rise of people–agent–robot partnerships.I brea...
#134 The Economics Behind AI: What Designers Need to Know
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Future of UX, we explore the real economics behind today’s AI tools.Why are some tools stable while others quietly burn money?...
#133 What Hiring Managers Want in 2026 (and What They Don’t)
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Design roles are shifting fast and AI is speeding things up. In this episode of Future of UX, we dig into what’s really changing in the UX world, w...
#132 Understand AI Agents in 20 Minutes
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI Agents are reshaping how we interact with technology — from simple assistants to fully autonomous systems that think and act on their own.In this...
#131 Quarterly AI & UX Update: Vibe-Coding, AI Design Ecosystems & the Rise of Agent Browsers
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode mixes a few personal updates — balancing work, creativity, and life — with the top three AI trends every designer should know about t...
#130 Halloween Special: UX AI Horror Stories and What UX Designers Should Actually Be Worried About
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Halloween special of Future of UX, we explore the disturbing side of digital design where clever UX crosses into manipulation, AI tools launc...
#129 OpenAI Atlas vs. Comet vs. Dia: AI Browsers and the Future of UX –
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Future of UX, we dive into the next big shift: web browsers that don’t just open websites — they understand, summarise, act...
#128 Vibe Coding Is Useless Without Strategy: Why Random AI Prototypes Don’t Work
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if you could build a working prototype just by describing it?That’s the idea behind vibe coding a new way of designing where intent replace...
#127 How ChatGPT Apps Could Redefine UX Design: When Apps Go Invisible:
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens to UX design when apps disappear or rather, move inside ChatGPT?Please share your thoughts with me on LinkedinIn this episode of Future ...
#126 Synthetic Users in UX Research: Hype, Reality, and the Future of Design
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Curious to hear your thoughts .Please share them here: LinkedinIn this episode of Future of UX, we dive into one of the most controversial topics in ...
#125 Ray-Ban Meta Glasses: UX Wins, Fails, and What’s Next
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Smart glasses are back and this time, they actually look good. In this episode of Future of UX, Patricia Reiners breaks down Meta’s brand-new Ray-...
#124 Understand AI in 20 Minutes: What Every Designer Must Know
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is moving incredibly fast. Every week there is a new tool, a new model, a new headline. For designers it can feel impossible to keep up. But you do...
#123 The 3 UX Skills That Will Still Matter After AI Takes Over
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is changing the way we design fast. Tools are writing copy, generating wireframes and even running research. It is easy to wonder what is left for ...
#122 AI Agents 2.0: Real-World Cases and the New UX Principles We Need
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Enrollment starts Sep 01 ✨ → Sign u...
#121 Prompt-Driven Design: How to Use Prompts as a Creative Superpower
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Enrollment starts Sep 01 ✨ → Sig...
#120 The GPT-5 Upgrade: What It Really Means for UX & Product Design
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Enrollment starts Sep 01 ✨ → Sign up f...
#119 5 AI Shifts UX Designers Can’t Ignore
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer. Opening in September.→ ...
#118 Designing for AI Agents: UX Patterns, Ethics & Tools
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're diving into one of the biggest shifts happening in digital product design right now: AI agents.AI agents are no longer just an...
#117 Vibe Coding: When AI Turns Your Ideas into Code
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back from the summer break — and kicking off this season with one of the most exciting shifts happening at the intersection of design and de...
#116 Apple's Liquid Glass: New Era of UX Design
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Patricia dives into Apple’s new Liquid Glass UI updates and what they reveal about the future of digital design.You’ll hear:✅ W...
#115 Future Skills Beyond UX – The Key to Thriving in an Uncertain World
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re tackling one of the biggest questions in the future of work:💡 What are the skills that will truly future-proof your caree...
#114 Lessons from a Decade of Innovation at Wix with Miri Lodman
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Future of UX, I’m joined by Miri Lodman, Product Manager and team lead at Wix, where she’s been helping shape the future...
#113 The Psychology of UX – Are We Designing for Minds We Don’t Understand?
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re tackling a question that every UX designer thinks they understand—but do we really?💡 Are we designing for how people ac...
#112 Quarterly UX & AI Update: Agents, Research Tools & Smarter Design Platforms
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
#111 The Death of Navigation – Are We Designing Ourselves Out of a Job?
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re tackling a question that could completely change UX as we know it:💡 What happens to UX design when there’s no more "nav...
#110 Designing for Impact: Balancing Business, Ethics & the Future of UX with Amy Heymans
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Future of UX, I sit down with Amy Heymans—a visionary design leader with 25+ years of experience in strategy, innovation...
#109 The UX Design Process in the Age of AI – Where Does AI Help (and Where Does It Hurt)?
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re tackling a question that every designer is asking:💡 AI is changing how we work—but is it improving or undermining the U...
#108 Scaling Design & Creativity in the Age of AI with Jade Tomlin
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you scale design teams while keeping creativity alive? How does AI fit into the future of UX?In this episode, I sit down with Jade Tomlin, Ex...
#107 Networking for Introverts – Can UX Design Help You Make Better Connections?
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re tackling something that many of us in UX, product, and design secretly struggle with: networking.Let’s be honest—traditi...
#106 AI, UX & Sustainability: Designing a Future That Works for Everyone with Thorsten Jonas
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is transforming the way we design and build digital products—but at what cost? In this episode of The Future of UX, I’m joined (again!) by To...
#105 AI UX is Broken – How Do We Measure a “Good” AI Experience?
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we’re tackling a huge question: How do we measure a “good” AI experience?AI is shaping everything—from hiring decisions to m...
#104 The Future of Fashion UX: Metaverse, AI & Authenticity with Rachel Rosenson
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Future of UX, I’m joined by Rachel Rosenson, a design leader at Zalando, to explore the intersection of fashion, innovati...
#103 UX in the Age of Overwhelm – Are We Designing for Exhausted Users?
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore a question that affects all of us:📌 Are we designing for users who are already exhausted?We wake up and immediately ch...
#102 AI, Ethics & Innovation: How Companies Can Integrate AI the Right Way with Zamina Ahmad
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is everywhere—but how can companies integrate AI responsibly while ensuring fairness, innovation, and real business value?In this episode of ...
#101 Designing for AI Agents: The Future of UX Beyond Interfaces
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore one of the biggest shifts happening in UX: designing for AI agents instead of traditional interfaces. As AI moves from mer...
Winterbreak ☃️ Tell Me What Topics You Want Me to Explore...
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Find Patricia on Socials 📸 Instagram @ux.patricia...
#100 Big UX Trends for 2025 You Need to Know
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
we’re diving into the top UX trends for 2024 that every designer needs to know. From AI-powered experiences to sustainable design and emergin...
#99 Design Challenges 2025 : What You Need to Know to Stay Ahead
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Future of UX, we’re diving into the biggest challenges designers will face in 2025—and what you can do to prepare. From the ra...
#98 Yearly Recap 2024: Growth, Innovation, and Planning for 2025
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this reflective episode of the Future of UX podcast, we look back at 2024—a year of transformation for the UX industry and beyond. Discover the...
#97 The Ultimate Gift Guide for UX Designers: Ideas for Creativity and Productivity
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to find the perfect gift for the UX designer in your life? In this episode of the Future of UX podcast, I’ll guide you through a curate...
#96 Advanced UX Patterns for AI Products – Part 2
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of Future of UX’s series on AI UX patterns, host Patricia Reiners delves deeper into design strategies that enhance user engagement and ...
#95 Mastering UX Patterns for AI Products: Essential Design Strategies – Part 1
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Future of UX, Patricia Reiners unpacks the role of UX patterns in designing intuitive and user-friendly AI products. As AI becomes...
#94 5 Essential UX Skills for 2025: Staying Ahead in a Transforming Industry
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Future of UX, host Patricia Reiners explores the top skills every UX designer will need to thrive in 2025. With technology mov...
#93 From Content Generation to Dynamic Interfaces - AI’s Role in the Future of UX
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Future of UX, host Patricia Reiners delves into the transformative impact of AI on UX design. Discover how AI-powered content ...
#92 Future-Proof Your UX Career: Essential Tips for Junior Designers Amid Industry Changes
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Future of UX, host Patricia Reiners dives into a topic critical for junior UX designers and students: navigating the changing ...
#91 Ioana Teleanu on AI, Career Tips, and the Future of Design
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Patricia Reiners in an insightful conversation with Ioana Teleano the voice behind UX Goodies and AI Lead at Miro. Discover Ioana's jour...
#90 A Halloween Special on Dark Patterns and AI-Powered Manipulation Tactics
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prepare for a spooky dive into the hidden world of dark UX patterns in this Halloween special of "The Future of UX" podcast. Join host Patricia Reiner...
#89 Quartly Update: Big Changes in the UX-Industry
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode of The Future of UX, Patricia explores the latest advancements in AI and their growing influence on user experience design. Highlighti...
#88 Design Leadership in Evolving Landscapes: Bridging Creativity and Business Strategy with Ryan Rumsey
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Future of UX podcast, we welcome Ryan Rumsey, founder of Second Wave Dive, to explore the evolving role of design in today's dy...
#87 3 Secrets Every Designer Must Know to Leverage AI
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we reveal the three key secrets every designer needs to know for effectively leveraging AI in their workflow—mindset shift, underst...
Mini Episode: AI generated Podcast Episode - Future of Content Creation
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I used AI to create a podcast episode for me using the content that for the 0€ live workshop on Monday: Master AI as a UX Designer like a pro. Btw y...
#86 Burnout, Not Being Taken Seriously, and AI - The Frustration of Designers –
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
👩💻 0€ live workshop: Master AI in UX like a pro 📆 October 7th | ⏰ 6pm CET → Save your seat now 💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Ac...
#85 Mastering AI in Product Management: Insights and Strategies with John Haggerty
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer, Doors open October 4th → ...
#84 AI is Transforming UX Research: Opportunities, Tools, and Challenges
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer Doors are opening October 4th for the waiting list →...
#83 Live from Hatch Conference Berlin: Designing for AI with Emily Campbell
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a special live episode of The Future of UX podcast from the Hatch Conference in Berlin, featuring the insightful Emily Campbell, VP at H...
#82 UX in 2024: Is UX still a Future-Proof Career?
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer → Get notified when door...
#81 AI, UX, and the Evolution of Design Thinking with Marko Thorhauer from IBM iX
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Future of UX, I sit down with Marko, a leading design director at IBM iX, to explore the evolving landscape of design and UX i...
#80 Part 2: UX Tools for an Era of AI
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the "Future of UX" podcast, we dive into how AI is transforming UX design tools and what the future might hold. After a b...
#79 UX Tools for an Era of AI
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn AI as a designer → Get notified when doors are opening again...
#78 Sophia Prater on AI for UX Strategy and The OOUX Process
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to learn AI as a designer → Get notified when doors are opening ag...
#77 AI Friend: The UX of Combatting Loneliness with Technology
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
✨ NEW Design Visioneers Community: AI for UX Reserach Live Masterclass✨ Early bird price → Doors are open Resources:...
#76 How Mental Models Shape AI Design
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of mental models and their crucial role in designing AI-driven products. Discover how understandin...
#75 The Future of Prompt Engineering
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
✨ NEW Design Visioneers Community: Prompting Masterclass Jul 24th✨ → Doors are open Unlock the secrets of prompt engineering! Dive into the ...
#74 Skills beyond AI every Designer Needs to Have
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
5 important skills every designer needs to have to keep thriving in an era of AI and beyond ✨ NEW Design Visioneers Community✨ → Join the comm...
#73 Importants Habits for Designers
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
✨ NEW Design Visioneers Community✨ → Get notified when doors open 👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈 → Learn 3 strateg...
#72 Pablo Stanley About Being a Designer in an AI Supported Future
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pablo on Linkedin: Pablo Stanley https://www.linkedin.com/feed/ Musho.AI: https://musho.ai Movie mentioned: HER https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Her_(fi...
#71 Apple's WWDC Highlights and AI Innovations: Siri Actions
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join "Future of UX" with Patricia Reiners as we explore Apple's WWDC 2024 highlights. Discover groundbreaking AI advancements, personali...
#70 UX Bites: Career Advice into AR, VR, and AI Solutions with Sarah Tan
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈 → Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min 💻 ✨Waiting list...
#69 Apple’s AI Journey: Challenges, Innovations, and Ethical Dilemmas
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
welcome back to "Future of UX!" In this episode, we dive into Apple's AI integration strategy, exploring why Siri is lagging behind comp...
#68 The Intersection between AI and Design with Emily Campbell
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Intersection between AI and Design with Emily Campbell Find Emily on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmiecampbell/ Shapes of AI: https://...
#67 Top 3 Key Learnings to get a career in innovation and UX
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈 → Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min 💻 ✨Waitin...
#66 Sandy Carter on AI, Blockchain, and Pioneering in Tech
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Find Sandy Carter: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyacarter/ Twitter: @sandy_carter Resources: 👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers ...
#65 UX Research Failure of AI Devices - The AI Pin
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, we dive deep into the compelling world of user research and its transformative impact on technology design through the lens of t...
#64 The Future of UX Writing with Yuval Keshtcher
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Find Yuval Keshtcher Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuvalkesh/overlay/about-this-profile/ UX Writing hub: https://uxwritinghub.com/ Resources:...
📣 AI for Designers is open until Sunday: 5 Things you need to know!
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI for Designers is open for enrollment 🎉 👉https://patriciareiners.de/ai-for-designers-course/ Doors are closing Sunday 21st 11:59pm
#63 3 Tips How to Deal with AI as a Designer
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unfortunately, the webinar is already over, sign up for the newsletter and get notified when the next webinar happens live. In the meantime make sure ...
#62 New UX Roles: Product/AI/UX/XR
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Resources: 👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈 → Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min 💻...
#61 Peak into the Future of Design
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
✨ 0€ AI mini Training ✨ → Sign up here Resources mentioned → Schrödinger's cat 💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-wee...
#60 UX for AI: Methods and Strategies for User Centered AI products with Greg Nudelman
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Nudelman is a UX Designer, Strategist, Speaker, and Author. For over 20 years, he has been helping his Fortune 100 clients like Cisco, IBM, Intui...
#59 New Internet: 5 Tips Tow to Prepare as a Designer
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Resources mentioned Cale Carnegie - better speaking Adam Grant - Think again Resources: 👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈 →...
#58 Text-to-Interface AI Tools: Threat or Treat?
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Text-to-Interface AI Tools: Threat or Treat? Resources: 👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈 → Learn 3 strategies to leverage...
#57 Generalist vs Specialist - The Future of the UX Unicorn
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Resources Mentioned: UX Narrows the Skill gap by Jacob Nielsen Waitinglist AI for Designers: AI for Designers ...
#56 Exploring the Apple Vision Pro's Impact on UX
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to today’s episode, where we dive into the game-changing Apple Vision Pro. This device is setting new standards in the tech world with its a...
#55 Brain-Computer-Interfaces as a Future Scenario
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A brain-computer interface (BCI) is a technology that creates a direct pathway between a brain and an external device. BCIs can read brain signals and...
#54 AI and User Research: A Deep Dive with Kate Moran
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
AI and the Future of User Research: A Deep Dive with Kate Moran Find Kate Moran: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-m-moran/ Resources Menti...
#53 Top 5 Strategies to Leverage Gen AI as a Designer in 2024
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🔥🔥 Registration for AI for Designer is open 🔥🔥 Sign up for AI for Designers Doors close on Tuesday Jan 30, 11:59pm N...
#52 End of Smartphones? The Revolutionary Rabbit R1
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Registration for AI for Designer is open ✨ Sign up for AI for Designers Doors close on Tuesday Jan 30, 11:59pm 👉 0€ Live Training about...
#51 Navigating the Challenges for UX in 2024
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
🔥🔥 Registration for AI for Designer is open 🔥🔥 Sign up for AI for Designers Doors close on Tuesday Jan 30, 11:59pm Navigat...
#50 The Top 5 Design Trends for 2024
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This insightful episode delves into the evolving landscape of design in the age of AI and emerging technologies. We explore how generative AI and larg...
#49 Designing Tomorrow: Navigating the Future of UX - Q&A
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
📚 Resources mentioned: 10 Usability Heuristics for User Interface Design https://www.nngroup.com/articles/ten-usability-heuristics/ ✨ ...
#48 AI Case Study: AI's Transformative Role in UX with Jascha Goldermann
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another episode of "Future of UX," the go-to place for forward-thinking designers and tech enthusiasts. I'm Patricia Reiners,...
#47 Strategizing Success: Mastering OKRs with Jeff Gothelf
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Podcast Description: Welcome back to the "Future of UX" podcast with your host, Patricia Reiners. In this episode, we're joined by the p...
#46 Junior UX Designers and the AI Revolution: 5 Tips to Succeed
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode Description: In this inspiring episode of 'The Future of UX,' join host Patricia Reiners as she delves into the critical topic of navi...
#45 Navigating AI in UX: Insights from Sarah Gibbons of Nielsen Norman Group
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we're honored to have Sarah Gibbons with us, the Vice President at Nielsen Norman Group. With an illustrious career spanning over...
#44 The Potential of AI Pin: A New Era in User Experience
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Future of UX,' Patricia Reiners explores the groundbreaking AI Pin. Founded by former Apple designers, AI Pin represents a...
#43 UX Bites: Becoming a UX Leader with David Wenk
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new episode format of the 'Future of UX' podcast, 'UX Bites.' In this episode, host Patricia Reiners sits down with David...
#42 AI & UX: Navigating the Future of Design with Patricia's 5-Step Guide
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
✨ AI Toolkit for Designer Download the AI Toolkit In this enlightening episode of "The Future of UX," host Patricia Reiners dives into th...
#41 Personalization for AI Interfaces
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The episode of 'Future of UX' discusses the transformation of AI interfaces and their role in personalization across various digital domains. ...