What the UX?
Episodes
22. Why is Systems Thinking so important?
07 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we delve into the concept of systems thinking, particularly in the context of UX design. The episode concludes with reflections on th...
21. How do we intentionally grow as Designers in 2026?
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
in this episode, Chris, Greg, and Divyen kick off the new year with a light-hearted discussion about personal development plans for 2026. TakeawaysFoc...
20. (Part 4) Twenty realities of working in UX (16-20)
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re marking 20 episodes by cramming 20 'realities of working in UX' into the next 4 shows.In this final Part 4 we discuss the responsibili...
20. (Part 3) Twenty realities of working in UX (11-15)
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re marking 20 episodes by cramming 20 'realities of working in UX' into the next 4 shows.In Part 3 we discuss more themes related to UX d...
20. (Part 2) Twenty realities of working in UX (6-10)
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re marking 20 episodes by cramming 20 'realities of working in UX' into the next 4 shows.In Part 2 we discuss various aspects of UX desig...
20. (Part 1) Twenty realities of working in UX (1-5)
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re marking 20 episodes by cramming 20 'realities of working in UX' into the next 4 shows. This time, we dive into the myths and quirks of UX desi...
19. How do you manage your own workload?
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we share how we each manage our own workload. Everything from calendars, tools, note taking to ensure no balls are dropped?
18. OKRs, love them or hate them?
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode we talk about the good, the bad and a few things in between when it comes to everyone's favourite topic, OKRs.
17. Can you run a workshop?!
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
UX’ers frequently find themselves in the position of needing input from multiple people. But do workshops live up to their hype? We discuss the good...
16. Are you using storytelling to elevate your UX?
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we explore how we create compelling narratives that make our UX work more engaging and persuasive.
15. What's the point of Design documentation?
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From annotating designs to documenting and sharing research, we discuss the benefits and pitfalls of documenting the design process.
14. How do you deal with failure?
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is failing to prepare, preparing to fail? Is the idea of failure even helpful?
13. Innovation teams or innovation culture?
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We explore what innovation really means and where it misses the mark when organisations create ‘separate’ innovation teams.
12. What's in the making of a great design community?
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We explore the different ways in which we gather as design teams, why they’re important and how they boost design culture.
11. Do you even need a portfolio?
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How important is a portfolio? What purpose does it serve? How do you create one? All this along with our regular banter and UX of the Week stories.
10. What defining characteristics distinguish junior, mid and senior designers in UX?
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In a world of titles and design levels, we discuss some of the more practical differences between Junior, Mid and Senior Designers.
09. Should we strive for pixel perfection?
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We explore the the organisation of our design files. Do you name your layers? Do you strive for pixel perfection? We talk about whether it’s truly p...
08. To A/B test or not to A/B test?
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We explore AB testing: What is it? Where does it fit? And, are we putting too many eggs in the basket of optimisation?
07. How should Product Managers and UX work together?
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the natural overlap between Product Management and UX when it comes to User research and Product strategy
06. WT**? Have you ever seen a UX design decision so bad it was funny?
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take on a listener question and although there’s plenty of lols, we struggle to see the funny side of some of the bad UX out there
05. Design feedback, how hard can it be?
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In our first attempt at recording remotely we delve into an essential component of a designer's life: asking for, receiving and giving Design feed...
04. Design process, are you doing it right?
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss navigating ALL the frameworks for design process and the challenges of the day to day process itself… “TRUST” the process ;)
03. How should Design work with Engineers?
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Engineers are essential to getting ideas into the world. We share our experiences and tips on how to hone a successful approach when working with Engi...
02. Should Designers code?
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We take on that age old question, ‘Should Designers code?’. What do we even mean by code? Simple question, or is there more to it?
01. Job titles in UX, what do they all mean?
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of different job titles out there. We discuss their importance, relevance and what they might mean when scouring the landscape of jo...
00. The Pilot – Who the UX?
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Introducing Chris, Divyen and Greg co-hosts of What the UX? We take an MVP approach to starting a podcast and discuss how we became UX Designers (amon...