Best UXtweak Podcasts (2025)

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Satyam Kantamneni | Bringing research to the C-suite | #52 30:28

8d ago30:28

30:28

Satyam talks about the role of research in organizations, focusing on its connection to leadership and business goals. He explains how researchers can align their work with business needs, share findings effectively, and position research as a key part of decision-making. 👉 Join Tina on February 5th for a live webinar where she shares her biggest t…

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Stefan Barac | Making accessibility a standard | #51 35:01

24d ago35:01

35:01

Stefan shares personal stories and practical approaches to accessibility, discussing how inclusive design can create better products and experiences for everyone. 👉 If you have any tips on fantastic speakers from across the globe, feedback, or any questions, we’d love to hear from you too. Reach out to [email protected]. 🔎 Do you want to kno…

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Mariana Salgado | Value of a designer in designing for participation | #50 33:10

2M ago33:10

33:10

Mariana discusses her work in participatory design, focusing on immigration policies and public services in Finland. She shares how designers can improve public policy creation, support inclusive dialogues, and turn data into practical outcomes. 👉 If you have any tips on fantastic speakers from across the globe, feedback, or any questions, we’d lov…

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Chloe Sharp | Making products that matter | #49 23:59

2M ago23:59

23:59

Chloe Sharp shares how research supports innovation, focusing on connecting with stakeholders, measuring ROI, and aligning research with business objectives. She discusses her experiences in helping companies make informed decisions and develop products that meet user needs while balancing creativity and business strategy. 👉 If you have any tips on…

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Kelly Jura | How user research shaped a brand: a case study | #48 30:16

3M ago30:16

30:16

Kelly discusses the rebranding of Screencast-O-Matic to ScreenPal, focusing on the research and user feedback that drove the change. She explains the challenges of aligning brand perception with user needs and managing a global market transition effectively. 👉 If you have any tips on fantastic speakers from across the globe, feedback, or any questi…

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Kate Towsey | Scaling Research Ops | #47 34:23

3M ago34:23

34:23

Kate explores scaling research within organizations, building effective infrastructure, and crafting strategies for solo or small teams. She also touches on her book, Research That Scales, and offers insights on drawing inspiration from fields like librarianship and systems thinking. 👉 If you have any tips on fantastic speakers from across the glob…

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Steve Bromley | The world of games user research | #46 36:52

4M ago36:52

36:52

Steve shares insights from his decade in gaming research, discussing the contrast between indie studios and larger companies. He covers the challenges faced in game research, ethical concerns when working with children, and provides advice on breaking into a career in game research. 👉 If you have any tips on fantastic speakers from across the globe…

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Sarah Doody | Navigating UX careers | #45 30:51

4M ago30:51

30:51

Sarah explains why UX researchers struggle with building effective portfolios and marketing themselves. She highlights common mistakes researchers make, offers tips for navigating NDAs, and suggests ways to showcase the business impact of their work. Sarah also provides strategies for standing out in a competitive job market and advice for freelanc…

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Noam Segal | Garbage metrics: the case against NPS | #44 36:07

5M ago36:07

36:07

Noam discusses why NPS is a flawed metric and why companies should stop using it. He explains the issues with NPS from a survey science perspective and suggests better alternatives for measuring customer satisfaction and engagement. 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at: https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/noam-segal-nps-the-garbage-met…

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Zsuzsa Kovacs | Hidden Risks of Surveys | #43 36:38

5M ago36:38

36:38

Zsuzsa Kovács talks about the problems with using surveys in UX research and why she prefers interviews. She explains how surveys can be biased and miss important details. 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at: https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/zsuzsa-kovacs-surveys Episode highlights 00:01:45 – Zsuzsa’s Background in UX 00:05:56 – Pr…

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Matt Wallaert | Personas vs. archetypes: why personas might not work | #42 36:39

6M ago36:39

36:39

Matt shares his perspective on personas and why he favors behavioral archetypes. He discusses the strengths and pitfalls of personas, the role of behavioral science in UX research, and alternative methods for building empathy beyond traditional research. 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at: https://www.uxtweak.com/podcast/matt-wal…

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Pamela Escobar | Financial psychology in Mexico | #41 29:46

6M ago29:46

29:46

Pamela Escobar and Tina explore cultural perceptions and financial psychology, analyzing how these elements influence attitudes towards money and life choices. With Pamela's expertise and Tina's questions, they provide a detailed examination of how culture, economics, and personal behavior intersect. 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episo…

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uxcon special: Designing for Complex UIs and Measuring UX with Vitaly Friedman┃#40 29:52

7M ago29:52

29:52

Tina interviews Vitaly, a UX Leader, speaker, and co-founder of Smashing Magazine. Vitaly will host a full-day workshop on designing complex UIs on September 18th, the warm-up day for uxcon vienna 2024, followed by a talk on measuring UX and design impact on September 19th. Their discussion covers aspects of user experience, choosing the right desi…

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uxcon special: The Power of Collaborative Research | Feyikemi Akinwolemiwa | #39 15:09

8M ago15:09

15:09

Feyikemi, a senior user researcher and strategist, joins host Tina to discuss her upcoming talk at uxcon vienna titled "Co creation, the power of collaborative research among niche user groups." Feyikemi shares her journey from architecture to user research, discussing how she connects with specialized user groups through empathy and collaboration.…

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uxcon special: Human Connection in a World of AI | Katy Mogal | #38 24:50

8M ago24:50

24:50

Katy Mogal, an expert in design and research, joins Tina to discuss her upcoming talk at uxcon vienna 2024. Scheduled for September 20, Katy, alongside her colleague Markos Grohmann, will explore the theme "Designing for Connection in a World of AI: Love-Bots, Googly-Eyed Roombas, and the UX Quandary of Anthropomorphic Products." They delve into th…

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uxcon special: Deep Listening with Indi Young | #37 40:26

8M ago40:26

40:26

Meet Indi Young, a renowned UX expert, as she joins host Tina Ličková to share details about her upcoming full-day workshop on "Listening Deeply." Indi will discuss her workshop's focus on deep listening and understanding user cognition, offering practical techniques to uncover users' underlying thoughts and emotions through non-directed interviews…

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Konstantin Escher | Breaking Down Communication Barriers: Insights from the UXR Meetup | Season 3 #12 33:31

9M ago33:31

33:31

Meet Konstantin, a psychologist and freelance user researcher, discussing his insights at the UXR Meetup by UXtweak with host Tina Ličková. He explores overcoming UX research challenges in companies, breaking down communication barriers, and the vital role of user researchers in aligning departments and achieving business objectives. This conversat…

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Aiden Hirshfield | Grounded Theory and Continuous Discovery | Season 3 #11 33:34

10M ago33:34

33:34

Tina talks with Aiden, a research leader and digital strategy consultant. They discuss the combined power of grounded theory and continuous discovery in UX research. Aiden shares their experiences and perspectives on how these methodologies enrich the understanding of user needs, driving innovation in user-centric design while exploring the interpl…

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Suj Premachandran | Shaping Minds: The Intersection of Spirituality and UX Education | Season 3 #10 22:35

11M ago22:35

22:35

In this episode, Tina talks with Suj, who teaches UX design to kids. Suj combines design and empathy to inspire new thinking. We'll explore Suj's journey, his work's impact, and its significance. The discussion also highlights the connection between design and spirituality. 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this episode at: https://www.uxtweak.…

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Breanna Gentile | Trauma Informed Research: How trauma and UX comes together | Season 3 #9 34:55

11M ago34:55

34:55

In this episode, Tina Ličková talks with Dr. Breanna Gentile about integrating psychological principles into UX design, focusing on trauma-informed practices. They explore how understanding users' emotional and psychological backgrounds can inform better design decisions. Dr. Gentile emphasizes cultural sensitivity, the blend of qualitative and qua…

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Debbie Slijpen & Karin den Bouwmeester | SPECIAL UXinsight festival: For the bold and curious | Season 3 #8 29:11

12M ago29:11

29:11

In this special episode, Tina discusses the UXinsight festival with its organizers, Karin den Bouwmeester and Debbie Slijpen. They share insights into the conference's development, highlight the significance of post-talk discussions, and explore the challenges of fostering online connections. The theme, "Stay Curious, Be Bold," is discussed in the …

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Yao Adantor | AI and UX Research: Guidance from Research Co-pilot | Season 3 #7 25:35

1y ago25:35

25:35

In this episode, Tina talks with Yao about using AI in UX research, focusing on the Research Co-pilot tool. They explore its role in speeding up research and the necessity of human oversight. The conversation also touches on AI's benefits for both new and experienced researchers, its future in the field, and how it integrates with the tools of UX p…

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Daniel Pidcock & Larissa Schwedersky | Tiny Pieces, Big Picture: The World of Atomic Research | Season 3 #6 36:18

1y ago36:18

36:18

Tina talks with Daniel Pidcock and Larissa Schwedersky from Glean.ly, exploring Atomic UX Research and its effective use of varied data for strong research outcomes. Larissa also covers the positives of non-linear research, and together they demonstrate how atomic UX research can flexibly support organizations, aiming to boost both user experience …

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Steve Portigal | Exploring UX Research: The Second Edition of 'Interviewing Users' | Season 3 #5 41:19

1y ago41:19

41:19

In this episode of "UX Research Geeks," Tina interviews Steve Portigal, an acclaimed user experience researcher and author. They discuss the updated second edition of his book "Interviewing Users." Steve talks about the challenges of revising his book, highlighting changes in the user experience research field, including new focuses like cognitive …

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Teresa Torres | Role of UX Researchers in Continuous Discovery | Season 3 #4 29:19

1y ago29:19

29:19

In this podcast episode, Tina talks with Teresa Torres, a notable Product Management Coach. Teresa discusses the Continuous Discovery Framework, addressing the skepticism she's faced from the research community. She emphasizes customer-centric methods and the necessity for product teams to conduct efficient research. Key topics include research dem…

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Maria Panagiotidi | Cultural Crossroads: When Research Worlds Collide | Season 3 #3 35:10

1+ y ago35:10

35:10

In this episode, Maria and Tina explore the nuances of cultural sensitivity in UX research. Together, they discuss the role of cultural backgrounds in shaping communication during research studies and share practical guidance on inclusivity and understanding generational differences within the workplace. 🔎 Do you want to know more? Check out this e…

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Mirjam de Klepper | Cultural Sensitivity in UX Research: A uxcon Moderator's Perspective | Season 3 #2 37:12

1+ y ago37:12

37:12

In this episode, Mirjam De Klepper brings her expertise in UX research and digital health to discuss the subtle art of moderation, particularly in the realm of UX research. The episode dives into the challenges and nuances of moderating panels and discussions, with an emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and cultural sensitivity. Snippets from Tina's …

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Nikki Anderson-Stanier | From goals to deep motivations: The beauty of UXR terminology | Season 3 #1 42:46

1+ y ago42:46

42:46

Welcome to Season 3 of UX Research Geeks. In this episode, we take a closer look at the world of user experience research terminology with Nikki Anderson-Stanier, a seasoned professional. We examine topics such as goals, needs, tasks, and pain points, providing valuable insights into the foundations of UX research. Stay tuned for an exciting season…

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Season 2 #12 | uxcon Special with Aurelia Alston 15:06

1+ y ago15:06

15:06

Aurelia has been fortunate to traverse various types of products, customers, and markets during her time as a researcher - including B2B Saas, digital fitness, e-commerce, and digital devices. She is experienced in executing research across the product development lifecycle and is particularly passionate about generative research focused on determi…

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Season 2 #11 | uxcon Special with Zariah Cameron 16:43

1+ y ago16:43

16:43

Zariah is a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University. She’s an experienced self-taught UX Designer and aims to cultivate a sense of community within her work and amplify the voices and stories of marginalized communities. She has a passion for strategically placing equity and inclusivity at the forefront of her design work. She is the first …

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Season 2 #10 | uxcon Special with Kathleen Asjes 14:55

1+ y ago14:55

14:55

Kathleen is a research & insights leader with 15+ years' experience in digital product development. She enjoys building research capacity from scratch and has led teams of researchers, designers and product managers on their journey towards working insight-informed. She is originally from the Netherlands but has lived in South Korea, Australia, Swe…

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Season 2 #9 | uxcon Special with Yao Adantor 16:50

1+ y ago16:50

16:50

Meet Yao, the first guest of our podcast special with uxcon vienna! Yao Adantor is a User Experience Researcher and Co-Founder of the Research Bookmark UX education platform, with 8 years of diverse experience in e-commerce, healthcare, and federal government sectors. As an adjunct professor for 4 years, he taught user experience research and proto…

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Season 2 #8 | Inside Content Design: Unpacking its Strategic Potential | Erica Jorgensen 30:19

1+ y ago30:19

30:19

Erica Jorgensen is a staff content designer at Chewy.com and the author of “Strategic Content Design: Tools and Research Techniques for Better UX”, published in April 2023 by Rosenfeld Media. She's a content designer, content strategist, and team leader determined to bring greater respect to the content field. To that end, Erica speaks frequently a…

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Season 2 #7 | Embodiment in VR as the future of user research | Evie Gavrilovich 36:33

1+ y ago36:33

36:33

Evie is a UX Researcher and Strategist from Estonia. She specializes in building meaningful digital experiences for humans with unconventional problems. Whether it's creating spatial sketches of a future car in VR or exploring new frontiers in sexuality, her focus is always on ensuring that the user's needs are front and center. For more than seven…

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Season 2 #6 | Special: UXR podcasters geeking out | Mike Green 38:34

2y ago38:34

38:34

Mike Green MBPsS is an award-nominated freelance user researcher, podcast host and digital consultant based in the UK. His clients range from start-ups to UK Government departments and FTSE100 companies. He is a passionate believer in user-centred design and has interviewed hundreds of research participants in the course of his career to help ensur…

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Season 2 #5 | The beauty of practical philosophy and it's meaning for the art of questioning | Elke Wiss 34:03

2y ago34:03

34:03

Elke is the founder of De Denksmederij and works as a speaker, author and trainer. She guides philosophical conversations and provides training and education in critical thinking, practical philosophy, the art of asking questions and creative thinking. Elke develops thinking materials, e-books, workshops and thinking processes and online products a…

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Season 2 #4 | Fall in Love with UX: The trajectory, maturity, and a little bit of criticism of our field | Darren Hood 56:06

2y ago56:06

56:06

Darren Hood is a 27+ year veteran of the UX discipline, serving at several successful organizations during his career including the Fortune 50. He holds 2 UX-related Master's degrees and is a doctoral candidate. Among his many engagements, he's an adjunct professor at 6 universities, a podcaster, an author, and a global mentor. Darren loves all thi…

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Season 2 #3 |The Strategic Importance of ResearchOps | Julian Della Mattia 46:24

2y ago46:24

46:24

Julian Della Mattia is UX Research Lead at Kiwi.com and founder of the180 Agency. Based in Spain, Julian helps teams build up research practices from scratch and specializes in Facilitation & ResearchOps. Follow Julian & his work here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdelmat/ If you interested to learn more about ResearchOps, we also recommend: The You…

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Season 2 #2 | Gender Philosophy and Politics 2.0 | Elham Mohtashamzadeh 48:13

2y ago48:13

48:13

Eli is a Iranian researcher from Central European university. Her main fields of interest are gender, women’s rights, media representation, social movements, and women’s representation in cinema. She is also a poet with two published books in her home country and an experimental filmmaker. She is now relocating to Canada to continue her research in…

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Season 2 #1 | Intersection of Content Strategy and UX Research | Sina Schreiber 30:20

2y ago30:20

30:20

Welcome to the new season of UXR Geeks! This is the first episode, with the one and only Sina Schreiber, UX Researcher & Content Strategist who many of you may know from the research repository software Condens. We talked about her path to user research and the role of a repository in research democratization. We also dived into the intersection of…

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#12 | Use of AI in Healthcare and the Push for Fair Research Practises in Enterprise Enviroments | Dr. Gyles Morrison | Digital Healthcare Specials #4 51:18

2+ y ago51:18

51:18

Welcome to the last episode of series 1 of UX Reasearch Geeks. Don't worry, we are not going to be stopping anytime soon, we just have to have a small break to bring you even more great guests! With the last episode of the season, we felt like we should go out with a bang! That's why we invited Dr. Gyles Morrison, who is a Clinical UX Strategist wi…

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#11 | Healthcare digitalization and its implementation around the world | Tjaša Zajc | Digital Healthcare Specials #3 40:52

2+ y ago40:52

40:52

Tjaša Zajc is an internationally recognized digital health moderator and speaker focused on global healthcare digitalization. Brainlab put her on the list of 9 Digital Health Experts to Follow on LinkedIn in 2021, Health Tech listed her among 30 Healthcare IT Influencers Worth a Follow in 2021. She is the founder and host of Faces of digital health…

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#10 | The Use of Behavioral Science in the Healthcare Space | Sayali Phatak | Digital Healthcare Specials #2 39:35

2+ y ago39:35

39:35

Sayali Phatak is a senior UX researcher working in the digital health industry. Prior to making the jump to industry, she did research in academia focused on designing digital solutions for health promotion and behavior change. Follow Sayali on her LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sayaliphatak/ You can also take a look at some of her framework…

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#9 | Bias-aware UX Research in Healthcare | James Mckinnon | Digital Healthcare Specials #1 50:27

2+ y ago50:27

50:27

James Mckinnon is a human-technologist and human-centered researcher in digital health and service design. His work explores areas where business, technology, and design merge together to impact digital services, people, and society. You. Me. Us. We. is a human-centered research lab led by James. The studio’s work is driven by inclusive and equitab…

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#8 | Using Market Research For Better Context in UX | Michaela Mora 1:08:06

2+ y ago1:08:06

1:08:06

Michaela Mora, the founder of Relevant Insights, is an insights professional with a diverse background and more than 20 years of experience working at the intersection of market research and UX research. She is also a founding member of the Multicultural Insights Collective, which conducts research about topics related to diversity, equity, and inc…

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#7 | Conducting UX research in the Pan-African continent | Elizabeth Akpan & Camille Kramer Courbariaux | Part 2 40:21

2+ y ago40:21

40:21

Elizabeth Akpan is a User researcher at YUX. She is a curious person and has worked on multi-country UX research projects on the African continent and in various sectors - open knowledge, fintech and agritech. Camille Kramer-Courbariaux is a Senegal-based entrepreneur, UX researcher, and co-founder of YUX, a pan-African UX research, and design agen…

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#6 | Running a UX business in the Pan-African continent | Camille Kramer Courbariaux | Part 1 39:51

2+ y ago39:51

39:51

Camille Kramer-Courbariaux is a Senegal-based entrepreneur, UX researcher, and co-founder of YUX, a pan-African UX research, and design agency. She specializes in health and education research projects. She also launched the YUX Academy, a UX design training center. Feel free to follow Camille and her work here: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/i…

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#5 | Building Trust in Enterprise Projects | Stéphanie Walter 47:54

2+ y ago47:54

47:54

Stéphanie Walter is a UX Researcher & Designer based in Luxembourg. She has 12+ years of experience and specializes in enterprise UX and mobile. She teaches, speaks, and writes about design, UX research, accessibility, cognitive biases, design-dev relationship, etc. She is better at keeping her teammates alive in video games than her plants but she…

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#4 | The current state of UX/CX, start-up & business management | Debbie Levitt 1:11:53

2+ y ago1:11:53

1:11:53

Debbie Levitt, MBA is the CXO of DeltaCX and a long-time researcher, UX strategist, designer, and mentor. Besides her great Youtube channel where she shares many valuable insights on UX, she's also an author of “Delta CX“ and “Transforming Toward Customer-Centricity“ which trains businesses on how to mitigate and predict business risk, increase ROI…

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#3 | Mentoring the next generation of UX professionals | Kevin Liang 48:26

3y ago48:26

48:26

Kevin Liang - founder and mentor at Zero to UX discusses his career, working within the UX industry, employment opportunities within UX, and his love of teaching. Follow Kevin here: https://zerotoux.com/ https://www.youtube.com/kevinliang https://www.instagram.com/zerotoux/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinliang-1/ This podcast is brought to you by…

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