Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio
Episodes
#178 Everyone said design systems are dead. They were wrong
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana discuss how AI has changed the approach to design systems. They explore the idea that AI was expected to replace UI systems, but in rea...
#177 What even is a design engineer? w/ Mehmet Baytas, Senior Design Engineer @ Attio
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana and Mehmet discuss what being a design engineer entails. They explore whether vibe coding can be a pathway into design engineering and whether l...
#176 Design is not dead, but has changed
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana and Anfi discuss how the design process has evolved in the age of AI: should we rely on educated guesses or actual research? How can we reach in...
#175 Dream jobs and aspirations
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana discuss their past dream careers from a few years ago, explore whether big tech companies still shine on a CV, and share what kinds of ...
#174 What makes a portfolio feel senior in 2026?
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana talks about the key skills to showcase in a UX design portfolio in 2026 that hiring managers value, highlights timeless design principles alongs...
#173 How to build taste in the age of AI?
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana discuss what it means to develop taste and how, in the age of AI, cultivating refined taste—whether in aesthetics, craft, or judgment...
#172 You don’t need a bootcamp to become a designer anymore
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana and Anfi discuss how to start design career in 2026, why bootcamps are going out of the market and how to utilize AI in the job search process.T...
#171 What does top design talent look like in 2026?
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana shares recent field insights on vibe coding, design culture, and AI-driven strategies. She talks about the value of rapid experimentation, user-...
#170 My experience working at a scale up
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi shares insights on her journey working in a fast-paced scale-up, transforming weaknesses into strengths, strategic product pitching, effective co...
#169 How to speak the business language
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana discuss how to get buy-in and communicate effectively with stakeholders. They explore how to present designs convincingly, articulate d...
#168 The future of design jobs
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana explore the future of design jobs, questioning whether design roles will remain the same as the tech industry transforms. They discuss ...
#167 How to stay sane in the age of AI
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana explore the mental health challenges of recent years, sharing strategies to preserve self-identity, manage anxiety, and set healthy bou...
#166 How to get hired in 2026
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana discuss their strategies for preparing for the upcoming hiring season, covering key topics such as portfolio, the interview process, pr...
#165 Skills and traits UX designers need in 2026
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana and Anfi discuss how values are shifting in the design world amidst rapid change. They explore the traits that designers should cultivate, curre...
#164 Year-End Reflections
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana reflect on the past year, sharing how their careers have evolved and how AI has impacted their journeys. Looking ahead to 2026, they di...
#163 Surviving Design - Why I Wrote a Book
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana offers a glimpse into her upcoming book release.This episode was recorded in partnership with ...
#162 Skills that increase your salary in 2026
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana discuss the key factors that can directly influence your salary and increase your earning potential within your role.This episode was r...
#161 How design industry is changing and what is getting behind us
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana explore the fundamental transformations shaping the market today. They discuss how AI has become embedded in every aspect of our work, ...
#160 The design tools we actually use
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana discuss how AI and design tools they use daily have impacted their workflows. They share their experiences with various tools, highligh...
#159 Should you get into UX design if you are starting out in 2026?
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana explore the design scene in 2025, sharing insights on current trends, key shifts, and the evolving landscape. They discuss the changing...
#158 The biggest hardships in our UX careers
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana and Anfi discuss their biggest career challenges, explore what the industry should do to empower designers and prioritize design, and consider h...
#157 5-Step plan to get started with vibe-coding
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana explains the origin of the term "vibe coding" and its core principles. She outlines how to build products using this approach, includi...
#156 How to Become an Entrepreneur as a UX Designer
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana discuss how to start your entrepreneurship journey as a UX designer.This episode was recorded in partnership with ...
#155 Balancing Parenthood and a UX Career w/ Ran Liu
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana and Ran share their experiences of becoming mothers, exploring how to navigate the pressures of succeeding in the tech industry while balancing ...
#154 Important Ideas from TED AI Vienna
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana uncovers a bunch of other eye-opening insights she learned at the TED AI Vienna conference, such as how AI could actually widen inequality, poss...
#153 What I relearned from being a Product Manager
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi shares valuable lessons she learned while trying her hand as a Product Manager—insights that aren't typically included in job descriptions.This...
#152 How to nail your portfolio one-liner
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana discuss how to craft an effective one-liner for your portfolio.This episode was recorded in partnership with ...
#151 Designers become curators: UX in the age of generative UI
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana explores how AI is transforming the role of designers from creators to curators and editors of machine-generated outputs.This episode was record...
#150 What are design interviews really screening you for in 2025?
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana discuss the essential qualities recruiters seek in designers, the growing importance of AI literacy, and strategies for confidently sho...
#149 Tech world has changed
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana shares her experience in San Francisco at the Adobe AI Summit, reflecting on her observations of the city’s vibrant tech scene and emerging AI...
#148 Lessons that shaped my design principles
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi shares the insights and experiences that have shaped her design principles.This episode was recorded in partnership with ...
#147 What designers really need to know about business w/ Ryan Rumsey
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ryan discuss why designers need business skills, how to develop them, and the positive future of design with AI.This episode was recorded in ...
#146 Does product design quality still matter in 2025?
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana and Anfi discuss what constitutes good design quality.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Mark...
#145 The UX of Agentic AI w/Andrei Clodius
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana and Andrei discuss how AI agents are transforming daily work, the differences in designing for agentic AI versus traditional UX, and the evolvin...
#144 Being a Junior Designer in the Age of AI
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana discuss the current state and future of the junior designer market, ways to succeed, the impact of AI, and whether pursuing this career...
#143 Inclusive design w/Tej Kalianda
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anfisa and Tej discuss the principles of inclusive design, its impact on society, strategies for incorporating it into their workflow, and the signif...
#142 Building the portfolio in the age of AI
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana discuss emerging portfolio trends in the age of AI and how to effectively use AI tools.This episode was recorded in partnership with ...
#141 Designing Perplexity - The Builder's Guide to AI Design w/Henry Modisett
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana and Henry discuss working amidst ambiguity and with products that are constantly shape-shifting.This episode was recorded in partnership with ...
#140 Designers Coding with AI - Inside Intercom’s AI x Design Revolution w/Caitlin Rich
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana and Caitlin explore how designers at Intercom are beginning to use the Cursor tool to code directly, discuss the broader adoption of AI technolo...
#139 Are designers best positioned for the age of AI?
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana and Anfisa discuss the future of design roles, the impact of AI on collaboration, and how professionals can adapt and thrive in the evolving tec...
#138 Live Maven Session: "Transition to an AI Design Role: Skills + Strategy"
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana had a live Maven session where she shared insights on how AI is transforming design, the role of AI designers, and strategies to stay relevant i...
#137 Growth design in the age of AI w/Kate Syuma
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana and Kate delve into the world of growth design, exploring its impact on Miro’s success, the current role it plays within organizations, and ho...
#136 From corporate to creative freedom: The Lumo studio story
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana and Imogen from Lumo Studio delve into how to start your business in the design industry, cultivate a strong studio culture, and navigate the ev...
#135 What should you do when you know you're underpaid?
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana and Anfisa discuss how to spot if you're underpaid, prepare for salary talks, and decide whether to stay or look for a new job.This episode ...
#134 How to run a successful creative agency w/Hannah Carver
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana and Hannah discuss This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • Ho...
#133 How AI is Transforming UX Research w/Tina Ličková
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anfisa and Tina discuss how AI is transforming research and what we can expect moving forward. This episode was recorded in partnership with ...
#132 Running UX workshops
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana and Anfisa discuss how to set up an effective workshop.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio....
#131 Finding your strengths
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana and Anfia explore ways to identify and leverage personal skills for career growth, and find products that align with you personality.This episod...
#130 AI's Impact on the Design Process
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana talks about the impact of AI on the field of UX design.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio....
#129 How to become an AI designer
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana talks about the impact of AI on the field of UX design.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio....
#128 UX leadership during the tech crisis
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anfisa and Ioana explore the future of UX maturity in product organizations, examining the shift away from user-centricity, the impact of AI, and how ...
#127 How to get promoted in UX design
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana discuss what factors influence promotions and strategies for designers in various contexts to achieve advancement in your career.This e...
#126 I am a senior designer now, what's next?
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anfisa and Ioana delve into the challenges that senior designers face as they reach the peak of their careers.In this episode: • Anfi and Ioana shar...
#125 A director's perspective on hiring UX designers in 2025 w/Chris Abad
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Abad is a design leader at ex-director at places like Google, Square, Dropbox, and Salesforce. He is launchingDesign Storytel...
#124 The skills UX designers need in 2025
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anfisa and Ioana explore strategies for navigating the design market in challenging times and discuss what essential skills designers need to acquire....
#123 Year-End Reflections
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anfisa and Ioana share their reflections on the year.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episo...
#122 The State of Design Jobs in 2024-2025 w/Lena Kul
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana and Lena explore the design market for 2024-2025, highlighting key trends, in-demand skills, and insights to help you navigate and thrive in thi...
#121 How to prevent burnout? w/Meg Rye & Laurence Galland
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ioana engages in a thoughtful discussion about burnout with guests Meg Rye and Laurence Galland. This episode was recorded in partnership with ...
#120 Favorite product design books
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anfisa and Ioana talk about their favorite UX design books. This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio. In th...
#119 Emerging and future design roles
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anfisa and Ioana dive into how design roles might evolve in the future. This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio....
#118 Mastering Whiteboarding and Take-Home Assignments in UX Design
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana explore whiteboarding exercises and take-home assignments, discuss their experiences and share tips for successfully completing them. T...
#117 Designing for AI at Miro
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana dive into the journey of an AI designer, exploring the transition from concept to production, the unique challenges of designing AI fea...
#116 Making design decisions w/Tommy Geoco
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Tommy delve into the value of specialization vs. generalization, managing tool overload, and strategies for intentional, high-quality design ...
#113 Making a difference as a designer w/Rachel Wu
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Rachel delve into the creative journey of a designer, with Rachel sharing her experience of how she approached a pitch, exploring non-linear ...
#112 What to look for in a UX Role?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana explore the key factors that have shaped their career decisions and offer insights on making thoughtful choices for your professional j...
#113 Collaborating with developers
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anfi and Ioana share their experiences collaborating with engineers, what makes a great developer, and offer tips for improving teamwork. Timestamps: ...
#112 Design market predictions
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded during the Hatch conference in Berlin. In this episode: • What key trends shaped the design industry in 2023 and 2024? How...
#111 Becoming a mature UX designer
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: • What does it mean to be a mature designer? • What key traits should you focus on developing as you advance in your design caree...
#110 Storytelling in UX portfolios
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: • Why is storytelling important? • Why is everybody talking about storytelling? What does it mean to have a story in your portfol...
#109 How AI is Shaping Design /w Pablo Stanley
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are joined by Pablo Stanley, who is a designer based in Mexico. He is the co-founder and CEO at Musho & Lummi — AI design tools aim...
#108 Landing a junior job at META amidst tech crisis /w Nitya Kumar
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are joined by Nitya, who successfully landed a job at META at the beginning of the tech crisis in 2022. Currently, she works on Instagram an...
#107 How can your side interests help in you UX career?
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: • How can you leverage your secondary skills in your UX journey? • How can you utilize your background when transitioning into a...
#106 Remote vs. Office Jobs: Pros and Cons
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: • Hosts' Experiences with Office vs. Remote Jobs: • Why understanding cultural aspects is crucial for remote work? Mentioned...
#105 Discovering what you are good at as a UX designer
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Anfisa and Ioana discuss how can you learn what you are good at as a UX designer. Mentioned in this episode: "Which of the mil...
#104 Collaborating with content designers (at MEWS)
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Anfisa is discussing collaboration with Michael at MEWS: • How does collaboration between UX designers and content designers look l...
#103 When to stop hustling
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: • Where does the pressure to hustle come from for designers? When can you say enough is enough? • What hustling can bring you in ...
#102 How to win against pushbacks in UX industry?
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: • What are the common reasons for which stakeholders pushback on the design vision? • What are the tips and tricks for navigating...
#101 Am I good enough?
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: • What to do if you feel you are not good enough as a designer in the beginning of your career? • What are the factors influencin...
#100 Sustainable UX Design w/Jonas Thorsten
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
April 22 is Earth day, which is great timing for this episode 🌎 🌿 In this episode: What does sustainability mean in digital design? • How can...
#99 Being too easy vs too hard to work with as a designer
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apologies for the strange noises when Anfisa talks. That’s baby Greg participating in the talk. In this episode: How to articulate strong opinion an...
#98 Is it the time to quit UX and move on?
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's sponsor: Mobbin is the world's largest mobile & web design reference library where you can find practic...
#97 Being an intern and pursuing a full-time role
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's sponsor: Mobbin is the world's largest mobile & web design reference library where you can find practical de...
#96 Designing for accessibility w/ Anna Cook
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's sponsor: Mobbin is the world's largest mobile & web design reference library where you can find practical design ...
#95 How to negotiate salaries in UX design
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This Episode's sponsor: Mobbin is the world's largest mobile & web design reference library where you can find practical design inspir...
#94 Designing in Uncertainty
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: • How to handle relationships and team work in ambiguous environment? • How documentation and workshops can help to deal with amb...
#93 Juggling a Design Role and Parenthood
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: • What was parental leave like? • What are the biggest fears before going to parental leave? Which of them turned out to be real...
#92 AI's Impact on the Design Industry w/Jakob Nielsen
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jakob Nielsen is joining us for a special discussion about AI! Questions we are going to delve into in this episode: • How do you see the state of A...
#91 Growing as UX designers
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: Anfi and Ioana look back at their careers and reflect on the challenges they encountered professionally. They share tips and strategi...
#90 Reflections and predictions from 2023
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: • What moments filled us with pride this year?" • What are our professional aspirations for 2024?" • What concerns or...
#89 My startup founder-designer story
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: Anfi unfolds her captivating journey, delving into the challenges she faced as a designer and co-founder in a startup. Check out the...
#88 Choosing to work full time over freelancing
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: • What drives our decision to commit to a full-time role in a product company instead of pursuing freelancing opportunities? • Wh...
#87 How we failed a podcast re-branding project
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: Anfisa and Ioana delve into the missteps behind the failed rebranding of 'Honest UX Talks'. Let us know where do you usually ...
#86 The Long-Awaited Return: UX and Life Check-in
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: Anfisa and Ioana unveil their career milestones and life transformations. Let us know where do you usually listen to the 'Honest ...
#85 The Impact of AI on UX Design industry
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode's sponsor: Dovetail is a one source of truth for all sorts of user research insights. Collect, analyse, synthesize and s...
#84 UX job hunting strategies
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode's sponsor: Dovetail is a one source of truth for all sorts of user research insights. Collect, analyse, synthesize and share u...
#83 Building a strong UX case study
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode's sponsor: Dovetail is a one source of truth for all sorts of user research insights. Collect, analyse, synthesize and share user re...
#82 Standing out as a UX designer during job hunting
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode's sponsor: Dovetail is a one source of truth for all sorts of user research insights. Collect, analyse, synthesize and share user research...
#81 Navigating UX career as a non-native English speaker
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: Is it important to master English if you are going into UX design career? Is English an important part of UX design career? How to bu...
#80 Red flags in UX job postings (+big news drop)
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode: Hosts' personal experiences navigating job opportunities How to understand whats behind the job description? How to evaluate job ...
#79 Finding your niche in UX design
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Into UX jobs. Secure your dream job with the right strategy - Anfi's new 3 week course on how to find a perfect UX/Product design job for you (...