UI Narrative: UX, UI, IxD, Design and Research

How To Facilitate a User Research Study Part 2 | Eniola Abioye, Meta

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 63 Show Notes: How To Facilitate a User Research Study Part 2 is finally here! 📝👩🏾‍💻 Once you've started your research study, th...

Typography in Digital Interfaces | Thomas Girard, Assistant Professor of Design

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 62 Show Notes: Typography can help make interfaces more user-friendly, informative, and visually appealing when used effectively. However, kno...

The Common Misconceptions About a Career in UX (Part 1) | Darren Hood, 26+yr exp

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 61 Show Notes: How much do you actually know about the history of UX? Think about it, UX has been around since before many of us were even in ...

What Does a Content Designer Do? | Aladrian Goods, Intuit

24 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 60 Show Notes: There are so many paths to take to get into UX, but have you considered Content Design? I know it's another term in the sea of ...

How To Facilitate a User Research Study (Part 1) | Eniola Abioye, Meta

10 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How To UX Audit Like a Pro

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 58 Show Notes: Who should use a UX Audit? Suppose you have little to no budget for user research and need a quick yet efficient way to help cl...

How To Plan Your UX Career Goals

13 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 57 Show Notes: Is anyone overwhelmed with the idea of setting new goals for 2022? 🙋🏾‍♀️ This episode will help you be intentional ...

Life Update as a Senior Product Designer

30 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 56 Show Notes: It's time to reflect! I spent this episode reflecting on my UX career and my journey to become a senior product designer. I'm g...

10 Things I Wish I Knew Before Becoming a Product Designer

16 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 55 Show Notes: After almost eight years as a designer, I've learned many things about UX, in general, that teachers didn't teach in the univer...

Designing For Emotion | James Castro-Griffiths, Elvie

02 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 54 Show Notes: A sense of delight, a satisfying experience, a sense of belonging, predictability, and a sense of hope are all feelings that pe...

Transition from HR Analyst to AIUX Researcher | Morgan Ramsey, Compass

18 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 53 Show Notes: To jump from HR to the research ladder is nearly impossible at Google, especially for someone who doesn't have a Master's or Ph...

UX Mock Interview

04 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 52 Show Notes: Preparing for a job interview can be one of the most stressful parts of the job search. There's a lot of pressure to make a gre...

How To Lead a UX Project

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 51 Show Notes: I think it's essential to improve your work rhythm as you progress in your career. But, first, you must understand how you work...

50th Episode | Listener Q&A

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 50 Show Notes: We've made it to the 50th episode of the UI Narrative podcast!!!! 🎉 I started this out as a hobby, and now I've made it a bu...

Maybe You're Supposed To Be a UX Researcher | Nandi Manning, UX HER

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 49 Show Notes: As a designer, a lot of my podcast topics are about design. However, some of you may be struggling more than others with design...

Becoming a T-shaped Designer or Researcher | Donald Burlock

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 48 Show Notes: I've talked a lot on the podcast about how crucial it is to become a multitalented UXer to stand out amongst the competition. A...

Approaching Design With a Builders Mindset | Randall Wilson, Capital One

26 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 47 Show Notes: Randall Wilson has been a designer for several years and has spent a decade working at Capital One. I was surprised when I saw ...

Starting Your UX Career With No Degree | Jeremy Gaston

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 46 Show Notes: You can indeed start your career in UX with no college degree, but how is it possible to land a job afterward? In this episode,...

Day in the Life of a Interaction Designer in Mexico City | Omar Tosca, frog

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 45 Show Notes: Omar Tosca was born an engineer but was raised between designers. He has over seven years of experience as an interaction desig...

How To Improve Your Design and Research Portfolios

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 44 Show Notes: I recently reviewed over 200 portfolios for a Junior Product Designer position we needed to fill. As I was going through these ...

How To Be Receptive To Design Feedback | Shanique Shields, Shopify

29 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 43 Show Notes: As designers, I think most of us consider our work a piece of our inner selves because creating design requires us to draw insp...

Empowering Black Designers in the Tech Industry | Mitzi Okou, WATBD

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It's 2021, and Black designers only make up 3% of the workforce at major tech companies. It's disheartening to think about, but you have the power to ...

You Need a Design Career Growth Plan | Catt Small, Asana

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 41 Show Notes: It's essential to be intentional about your career growth. I know that we are looking for a job to get by a lot of the time, bu...

You Need a Design Career Growth Plan | Catt Small, Asana

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 41 Show Notes: It's essential to be intentional about your career growth. I know that we are looking for a job to get by a lot of the time, bu...

Are You a Human-Centered Researcher or Designer? | Vivianne Castillo, HmntyCntrd

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 40 Show Notes:   Are you as human-centered as you think you are? In this episode, Vivianne challenges us to push past the status quo of what ...

Designers and Researchers Solving Real-World Problems | Rachel Smith, Design to Combat COVID-19

04 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 39 Show Notes:   As a Product Designer, I'm always curious about the impact the products I create have on society. In this episode, Rachel sh...

The UX Designer Salary Talk

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 38 Show Notes:   It's time to have the UX Designer Salary Talk. In this episode, I reveal everything you need to know about getting the UX Sa...

How Teams Can Be More Productive with Psychological Safety | Abadesi Osunsade, Hustle Crew

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 37 Show Notes:   Abadesi and I talk about whether it's worth staying at a company to advocate for inclusion and diversity. She also offers ad...

Is It Time to Quit Your Job

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 36 Show Notes:   There's no perfect job out there because our wants and needs are always changing depending on what we're going through in li...

Balancing Being a Parent While Making a Career Pivot | Terri Rodriguez-Hong

26 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 35 Show Notes:   Becoming a parent is most likely the most challenging job you'll ever have. Terri Rodriguez-Hong shares her story of getting...

How To Land a Product (UI/UX) Designer Job

12 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 34 Show Notes:   How the hell do you land a Product (UI/UX) Design job during a pandemic? Are you looking for a job, or plan to soon? This ep...

Top 10 Skills That Every Product (UX/UI) Designer Must Have | Aminah Cárdenas

22 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 33 Show Notes:   For this episode, Aminah Cárdenas and I discuss all the skills every product designer should have and how to obtain them. W...

A Non-Traditional Product (UX/UI) Design Career Is Attainable | Nastasia Tebeck

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 32 Show Notes:   Did you know you don't have to get a bachelor's or master's degree in product design to be a product (UX/UI) designer? Nasta...

How To Use Your Multicultural Experiences For Product Design | Zalyia Grillet

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 31 Show Notes: Zalyia is an Afro-Caribbean UX Strategist striving for a world where emotions meet data. She shares how to use data and empathy...

Using Your Work History To Your Advantage | Maya Rhinehart, athenahealth

10 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 30 Show Notes: I really believe that having a work history is a valuable thing to have no matter the industry. Maya Rhinehart shares her story...

How To Become An Adaptable Product Designer | Jay Allison, Microsoft

13 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Allison is a senior product designer, animator and illustrator with 8 years of professional experience. They have a long history of self-teaching ...

The Different Types of UX, UI, and Product Designer Roles

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 28 Show Notes: Have you been confused about what UX or UI role you should apply for? This is the episode for you! I go over all the types of U...

Building Better Relationships Within The Design Community | Kat Vellos

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 27 Show Notes:   Here are some topics Kat Vellos and I discussed: Her journey to becoming a principal for your own company, Kat Vellos Desig...

Inclusive Design For A Digital World | Regine Gilbert

01 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 26 Show Notes:   "When you understand yourself and then you understand your bias and what bias you may have against whomever... you are bette...

UX Writing For Tech | Kimmoy Matthews, Tech Copy Expert

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 25 Show Notes:   Kimmoy goes through everything you need to know about UX Writing. How to get started, where to find jobs, and what it's like...

Designers Working With Software Engineers | Kaya Thomas, Calm

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 24 Show Notes: Kaya goes over best UI practices for iOS development, common UI misconceptions about development, and how to get started with s...

The UX Process | Shanisha Collins

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 23 Show Notes: Shanisha and I go over the entire UX Process step by step. Here's an outline of what we discussed. Discovery and Research Phase...

Your First Remote Hackathon | Olabode Felix Akinyemi

12 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 22 Show Notes: Felix and I go on a rant about our experience with the Hack From Home hackathon. We talked about the good and the bad. Also pre...

Preparing For UX Interviews | Nasom Ikoko

31 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 21 Show Notes:   Nasom and I talk about what to prepare for a UX interview and what to expect. We also go on a rant about design challenges a...

A Day In The Life Of A Multimodal Designer | Jen Cotton, Google Nest

18 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 20 Show Notes:   "What people never tell you is if you cold apply, you're put into a pool with everyone else. But if you just know somebody o...

How To Freelance With A Full-Time Job

25 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 19 Show Notes: Freelancing with a full-time job can affect your social life, depending on how much work you take on. You can get lonely if you...

How UX Designers Work Well With Agile Methods

11 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 18 Show Notes:   Not everyone works well in this type of environment. I personally like it because I see my ideas come to life very quickly. ...

Why Do We Suck At Accessibility Design?

28 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 17 Show Notes:   We need to take time to think about if the products we're creating are accessible. We can't miss out on these potential rela...

Empathizing With Users

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 16 Show Notes:   Mentions:   10k Giveaway Enter the Sweepstakes here: https://www.uinarrative.com/10k   Entry Requirements Follow me on In...

How Do Heuristics Affect UI/UX Design?

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 15 Show Notes:   We each have our heuristics for UI & UX Design, but what if the information we know leads to lousy UI and UX heuristic judgm...

Designing And Developing A Website | Ire Aderinokun, BuyCoins

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 14 Show Notes:   Ire goes over how she got started in front-end development, how she gets through imposter syndrome, and what it's like desig...

Creating Good Work Habits

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 13 Show Notes: Change might not be fast and it isn't always easy. But with time and effort, almost any habit can be reshaped. Mentions:   Be ...

Is A Career In UI or UX Design Right For You?

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 12 Show Notes:   I hope that by me going over what it's like to be in each role it'll help you have more confidence to pursue a career in UI ...

Which UX Research Methods Should You Use?

01 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 11 Show Notes:   It can be intimidating looking at all the methods for user research. Where do I start? Which ones will work best for my clie...

A Day In The Life Of A Game UI Designer | Maïmouna Brownrigg, Ubisoft

20 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 10 Show Notes:   Are any of you interested in pursuing a career in game design? I was initially intimidated about my plans to pursue a career...

A Day In The Life Of A Product Designer | Mariam Braimah, Netflix

06 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 9 Show Notes: Do you enjoy solving complex design problems? Are you continually looking for ways to make a product better? Product Design coul...

Finding Your UI Design Niche

23 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 8 Show Notes: In this episode, we're going to talk about UI Design niches. We'll discuss if you need a niche, the types of UI Design niches, a...

How To Manage Designer Imposter Syndrome

09 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 7 Show Notes: Have you ever felt like a fraud while you're designing something? I had this exact feeling when I was creating the UI Narrative ...

How To Design A Successful Mobile App UI

25 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 6 Show Notes:   Mentions:   Marvel App https://marvelapp.com   Invision https://www.invisionapp.com   Zeplin https://zeplin.io   Sketch h...

How To Advance In Your UI/UX Design Career With Strong Work Ethic | Bryan Scott

11 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 5 Show Notes: Scotty shares his journey to becoming a UX Designer. His story is an example of how one role can lead to another position. He ad...

10 UI/UX Design Myths I Believed

28 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 4 Show Notes: I go over ten UI/UX myths that I used to believe. My hope is for you to learn about what myths are true and false and maybe spar...

UX for Change with Louisa Laughton-Scott

16 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 3 Show Notes: Louisa went from Data Research Analyst to User Experience and Interface Designer. In this conversation we talk about her challen...

Creating Ugly Design Made Me A Better Designer

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Episode 2 Show Notes: I talk about how a negative experience empowered me to become a better designer. I dive into what to do with negative feedback f...

How I Became a UI Designer

14 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about how I became a UI Designer. I also talk about the struggles and challenges I faced to get to where I am today.   Listen...