Best Ui Ux Design Tips Podcasts (2025)

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(Live) We Fix a Real UX Portfolio and Why Yours Is Not Getting You Hired 28:48

2d ago28:48

28:48

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick review and fix a real portfolio from a junior designer who is struggling to land interviews. You will see exactly what is holding him back and the specific changes that turn a forgettable portfolio into one that gets you hired. They break down whether a Figma file can replace a traditional…

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How to Build a UX Portfolio That Actually Gets You Hired - Your Step-by-Step Approach (Part 2) 21:59

9d ago21:59

21:59

In Part 2 of our UX Portfolio Episodes, Tyler and Nick go one step deeper. They break down portfolio strategy, case study structure, personal branding, and whether junior designers should create free work to build real experience (or not). This episode explores what separates forgettable portfolios from the ones that open doors. Tyler and Nick find…

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How to Build a UX Portfolio That Actually Gets You Hired - Theory & Best Practices (Part 1) 30:01

16d ago30:01

30:01

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick discuss the one thing every product designer struggles with the most: creating a portfolio that actually gets interviews, callbacks, and job offers. Most designers ship portfolios that read like academic essays. They're too long, too vague, too generic, and way too similar to everyone else…

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Hype, bubbles and AGI, Karpathy on Dwarkesh, Claude Code is a revolution and MCP fixing humanities problems 1:03:59

19d ago1:03:59

1:03:59

"chat to your mouth Claude and grow a new tooth" "I think I would have like a huge ego now for sure" "have you seen the blimp" Takeaways All of these people in this industry have suddenly become important at work. Their work suddenly became important to a lot of the world. If I had worked at Anthropic five years ago, I would have a huge ego now. Th…

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(Live) Senior Product Designers Solve a Real User Adoption Problem 53:04

23d ago53:04

53:04

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick attempt something different: a live, real-time brainstorm where two senior product designers tackle an actual business problem — low feature adoption and poor upgrade conversion. Companies keep shipping features that barely anyone uses. New tiers launch and… crickets. PMs blame “awareness”…

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Remote Environments, Guardrails and Enterprises Adopting AI with Matt Boyle, Interview Questions and Spicy Takes on Amp Free 56:44

27d ago56:44

56:44

"a brief history of a very specific building in London." "there's a lot of room to optimize your code base for an agent." "70 % of our code is written by an agent." "The place I see where humans are still add tons of value…." "spending 10, 15 minutes on a prompt is not unusual." "I’m not sure I wanna wear a muzzle" Takeaways Matt recently joined On…

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Crucial Tips to Go from Product Design Graduate to Your First Product Design Job 51:39

30d ago51:39

51:39

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick discuss the big gap between what UX education teaches you and what real product design work looks like on the job. Most junior designers leave school excited to “help users” and “make the world a better place” only to slam face first into business goals, tech debt, and stakeholders who wan…

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Why UX Coaching is the Shortcut Your Design Career Needs 53:05

1M ago53:05

53:05

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick figure out the hard truth about why so many UX and product designers struggle to get hired. Hint: it is not your (lack of) Figma skills. They discuss best practices and advice from their experience as UX coaches. From confidence gaps to portfolios that all look the same to the finding out …

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10 Years of Conversion Secrets: UX Design Hacks That Actually Make Money 47:20

2M ago47:20

47:20

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick share conversion optimization secrets they've learned over their combined 20 years of design experience. From the psychology behind high-converting ads to the small tweaks that always boost your landing page performance, they share the tactics that have moved the needle for many of the des…

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Growth with Luke Harries from ElevenLabs, Building, Hiring and Automating the Best Horizontal AI Voice Platform, Backed by Research 51:49

2M ago51:49

51:49

"It's always the best." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage 02:34 Luke's Journey to ElevenLabs 04:54 Growth Strategies and Hiring at ElevenLabs 06:58 Understanding Growth Teams 09:50 The Role of Product in Growth 12:33 Working Dynamics at ElevenLabs 15:15 Use Cases for ElevenLabs' Platforms 18:04 Voice Agents and Market Opportunities …

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Design Mythbusters: 6 UX Myths That Hold Designers Back in 2025 52:10

2M ago52:10

52:10

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick become the "Design Mythbusters" and tackle the biggest misconceptions about UX design that both designers and non-designers believe. From the idea that UX is just about making things pretty to the pressure of getting everything right the first time, they bust (or confirm) myths that hold y…

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Product Design Just Killed UX Design (What Roles to Look for Instead) 56:44

3M ago56:44

56:44

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick are trying to untangle the confusing world of design job titles and their many, many variations. From UX designer to product designer to the emerging UX engineer role and everything inbetween. They share what each title actually means, their differences, and how to survive the ever-changin…

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Building Software With Thorsten Ball: Decoupling Code for Agents, Finding "Your Pain" and Germans Use the Winky Face 1:10:37

3M ago1:10:37

1:10:37

"Elderly German Landlord.. she would use these winky face emojis" "Memes in blogs feel cheap" "Dude.... you didn't even run this" Takeaways The podcast jingle was created using AI technology. Thorsten's journey into programming began in his teenage years. He transitioned from music to software engineering after realizing his passion for coding. The…

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What Product Design Is Actually Like (It's Not What Social Media Tells You) 50:06

3M ago50:06

50:06

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick talk about the actual day-to-day of being a product designer and how it is very different from what social media tells you. One's an in-house designer while the other is a freelancer. Both have over a decade of on-the-job design experience. Together, they discuss how AI creates overlap bet…

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In Person!!! Topic of Agent Payments, Friendly Acquisitions, GPT-5, Endless Model Name and Many Free Ideas 1:10:45

4M ago1:10:45

1:10:45

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Context of the Podcast 07:23 Updates on SimplePoll and AI Integration 18:14 Telemetry and Continuous Improvement in Development 24:30 Acquisitions and Industry Insights 32:37 Discussion on GPT-5 and Future of AI Models 39:13 Consumer Experience with AI Models 48:29 The Future of AI Content Verification 58:17 The Impa…

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Why Studying UX and Product Design is Worth It More Than Ever (for 2025 and beyond) 53:44

4M ago53:44

53:44

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick discuss the real answer to the question that’s been haunting LinkedIn threads, Reddit posts, and bootcamp Slack groups: Is it still worth becoming a UX or product designer in 2025 and beyond? They look back on their own (non-)traditional paths into product design, the current state of the …

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Uncut with Danilo Leal, Design Engineer at Zed, Prototyping in React and Built in Rust, Designing for an AI Assisted UX 1:00:42

4M ago1:00:42

1:00:42

TDLR: 10 episodes in and we are going full uncut conversation with Danilo Leal. One of the magician Design Engineers working on the Zed code editor. “I'll be making a jingle” “We prototype everything in React before Rust” Danilo Leal represents a new breed of designer and engineer. The role of design is becoming more approachable with technology. A…

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Personal Branding for Product Designers: Overrated, Underrated, and Misunderstood 47:30

4M ago47:30

47:30

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick go into the chaotic world of branding. They discuss why it matters more than ever, when it’s completely overhyped, and how to make the most of it as a product designer looking to build a career. Well-known branding moments include the Jaguar rebrand and Apple’s liquid glass 'feature'. Nick…

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Sub Agent or Super Agent, MCP UI Over Lunch, Bitter Lesson Learnings, Locking in on Prompts and Trying to Live in the Future 57:46

4M ago57:46

57:46

TLDR Matt caught whitebait for dinner during his outdoor adventures. Wing foiling is a new sport gaining popularity. Sub agents are necessary for exploring context windows in AI. A2A and MCP servers are the future of AI integration. AI-assisted code review can streamline the development process. Prompting techniques are evolving and require careful…

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How You Use Motion to Ruin or Improve Product Design 40:09

5M ago40:09

40:09

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick discuss the role of animation and motion in modern product design workflows and why it’s not just about looking slick. From micro-interactions to loading states, they find out where animation improves UX and where it becomes a distraction. They also get into motion for video editing, desig…

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Study Says AI Makes Developers Slower? F1 Movie Review, Coding and Testing for AI, Free Perplexity and Free Ideas 1:09:54

5M ago1:09:54

1:09:54

News The pod has twitter/x - https://x.com/badagentpod Wil’s new brand - tritanclub.com Links Boris Tane post on Cloudflare DOs + Drizzle - https://boristane.com/blog/durable-objects-database-per-user/ Experience with Claude Code - https://sankalp.bearblog.dev/my-claude-code-experience-after-2-weeks-of-usage/ Focus on inputs not outputs: https://jo…

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Sunil Pai, Agents SDK at Cloudflare, Becoming Accidentally Important at Work, React Core Team, Durable Objects EXPLAINED and Future of Computing 47:20

5M ago47:20

47:20

“UI is so over” “If all humans were perfect robots” "I just got stoned and did open source." "I rewrote their entire CLI." Sunil Pai's Backstory and Career Journey from India to London The Evolution of React and Sunil's Contributions Transition to Cloudflare and the Concept of Durable Objects Building PartyKit and Its Impact The Role of AI Agents a…

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Designers vs. Product Managers: Will They Become One? 39:55

5M ago39:55

39:55

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler and Nick talk about how the lines between designers and product managers are getting more and more blurry. AI tools speed up our way of working and startups grow using smaller teams than ever. Does that mean we are heading toward a new unicorn role for a designer-product-manager-hybrid? From workin…

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Massive Trail Marathons, Got Parekh'd, Context Engineering Strikes Back, Armin Ronacher Shares Tips and .env Suckkksss 1:01:57

5M ago1:01:57

1:01:57

"Bullish on claude code" "I found Soham in our ATS" "these things have been like RLHF to fuck" Vibe Tunnel - https://vibetunnel.sh/ Armin Ronacher on Simon Willison’s blog - https://simonwillison.net/tags/armin-ronacher/ Amp by Sourcegraph - https://ampcode.com/ Matt is finalizing his event for AI Demo Days. Juliette completed a challenging maratho…

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CLOUDFLARE CONTAINERS!!! Claude Code vs AI SDK Showdown, Offsite Fun, United Sucks and Wil Goes Out Out in Berlin 45:32

6M ago45:32

45:32

"Context window… kaboom" "Am I gonna get cancelled for this" "United is not a good airline" "Just make more money." Takeaways Integrations bring people together in meaningful ways. Video podcasts are gaining popularity among Gen Z audiences. Editing podcasts can be time-consuming but rewarding. Family events can provide a refreshing break from work…

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The Future of Figma? Why Designers Are Switching Tools (Fast) 45:32

6M ago45:32

45:32

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld discuss the fast-evolving world of design tools, AI integration for your tools, and why your current workflow might (or might not) already be outdated. From tool fatigue to the Figma vs. Framer debate, they explore how designers are adapting (or not) to new tech, what make…

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Structuring Codebases for AI, Claude Code in GitHub, Scale Acquired! Granola Cafe, AI Rules and More MCP 1:03:46

6M ago1:03:46

1:03:46

"Cortex podcast is God tier" "Claude Code is the best devtool this year" "gotta structure your codebase for AI" Stuff we talked about: Cortex podcast - https://www.relay.fm/cortex Claude Code in Github - https://github.com/anthropics/claude-code-action Shippie - https://github.com/mattzcarey/shippie Amp - https://sourcegraph.com/amp Claude Code Git…

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When Aesthetics Overshadow UX: A WWDC Design Debate 37:40

6M ago37:40

37:40

In this episode of The Design Table Podcast, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld discuss the (design) updates Apple showcased at WWDC, including the much-hyped Liquid Glass, and what it means for product designers, users, and the future of UI. They discuss why both the product design community and Apple focuses too much on Liquid Glas, what to focus on…

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AI Engineering is Dead? Hectic Stag Dos, Event FOMO or Not to Go and Agent Evals are HARRDDD 50:12

6M ago50:12

50:12

"We're always live." "I think evals are so hard." "AI engineering is dead." Stag do experiences can lead to unexpected personal updates. Consumer behavior in Las Vegas highlights the allure of gambling despite its downsides. Podcasting can encompass news, guest interviews, and personal stories. Traveling to Peru offers breathtaking experiences like…

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Stop Boring Stakeholders: How to Present Design (and Yourself) Like a Pro 42:37

7M ago42:37

42:37

🎯 "Good design speaks for itself." ...except when it doesn’t. In this episode, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld break down how to present your work—and yourself—in a way that actually influences decisions. Whether you're in a client pitch, a job interview, or a high-stakes design review, how you communicate your value is just as important as what yo…

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With Lu Wilson, Teach was the Hardest Demo, Dev Rel?, Return to Office, Windsurf Acquisition and more MCP 1:10:07

7M ago1:10:07

1:10:07

Lu, Wilhelm, and Matt discuss the evolution and features of tldraw, "a very good whiteboard". They explore the office culture, community engagement through demos, and the integration of AI technologies. The challenges faced in AI development and the importance of developer relations are also highlighted, emphasizing the need for effective communica…

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Opencode, Cloudflare, MCP MCP MCP, Scented Bin Liners and Broken Garmin Watches 48:03

7M ago48:03

48:03

Wilhelm and Matt are starting a podcast together. They discuss the differences in humor between the UK and the US. Scented trash bags are surprisingly beneficial. Matt's Garmin watch has malfunctioned after years of use. Wilhelm is adjusting to life in San Francisco, noting its high cost of living. They plan to include guests in their podcast to en…

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Sketch, Ship, Scale: The Unsexy Work That Makes Great Designers 50:36

7M ago50:36

50:36

🛠️ "Design is just making pretty screens, right?" ...Wrong. In this episode, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld dive into the real (and messy) side of product design—from research and collaboration to freelancing and client communication. It's everything they don't teach you in design school. We’re breaking down: ✅ How user research actually works (an…

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Figma Make Is Wild. But Is It Really the Future of Design? | Figma Config 2025 Breakdown 26:17

7M ago26:17

26:17

The design community is divided. Some love the Figma Config announcements while others hate it. We've seen every type of comment from 'the output code sucks' to 'Figma just ended Illustrator'. But which one is true? Or is none of it true? In this episode, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld discuss Figma Config's 2025 announcements and how Figma Make, …

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Should Designers Learn to Code? The AI Shift No One’s Ready For 48:41

8M ago48:41

48:41

💻"Designers don’t need to code." ...but is that advice still true today? In this episode, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld unpack why the designer role is evolving fast—and why the next generation of designers will need more than just Figma skills to stay relevant. We’re breaking down: ✅ Why polished prototypes now speak louder than polished decks. …

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The Mini-CEO Mindset: How Designers Earn Their Seat at the Table 36:33

8M ago36:33

36:33

💡 “Designers need a seat at the table!” …but what if the company doesn’t even HAVE a table? In this episode, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld unpack the real reason designers struggle to influence decisions—they don’t speak the right language. We’re breaking down: ✅ Why empathy is a designer’s superpower—for users and stakeholders. ✅ The business la…

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Remote Work: The Dream, The Struggle, and The Reality Check 40:48

8M ago40:48

40:48

💭 "Remote work is the future!" they said. "You'll love the freedom!" they promised. And yet… here we are, burnt out, over-snacking, and wondering if we should just buy another standing desk to fix our working lives. In this episode, Tyler White and Nick Groeneveld pull back the curtain on what remote work is REALLY like—from the dream of working in…

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The ROI Lie: Why Design is More Than Just Pretty Pixels 35:15

9M ago35:15

35:15

💡 "Design ROI is just about making things look good, right?" WRONG. In this episode, Nick Groeneveld and Tyler White expose the ROI myth that’s been holding designers back for decades. Here’s the deal—great design isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about influencing perception, driving conversions, and making customers FEEL something (even when they…

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Ep. 8 — Design Thinking and Design Sprint. When to use which one. 10:19

5+ y ago10:19

10:19

In this episode, I talk about my experience using both methodologies and my point of view of when is a good idea to work with one of these. - Article version of this episode - Visit my website: dxa.webflow.com

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Ep. 7 — The Hooked Model for creating habits 3:09

6+ y ago3:09

3:09

Building a habit-forming product is essential for getting to that spot of user growth in an app — where we can focus on getting new users and have a low rate of drop. In this episode I explain how The Hooked Model framework work. - Article version of this episode - Visit my website: designbyandres.xyz…

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Ep. 6 — Tips to do a better user test 4:25

6+ y ago4:25

4:25

Doing user tests to your design solutions can bring great insights. Here I share 7 tips that will help you to run a better user test. - Article version of this episode - Visit my website: designbyandres.xyz

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Ep. 5 — Personas vs Jobs Stories. Which one for product design? 6:23

6+ y ago6:23

6:23

I was very comfy using user personas to get a clear vision of who will use the product, the interface, and focus on making visuals based on the insights through these personas. But I found better Jobs Stories for bigger projects, in this article I explain why you should focus on Jobs Stories instead of Personas. - Jobs-to-be-Done ebook from Interco…

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Ep. 4 — Why you should use Design Sprints? 3:39

6+ y ago3:39

3:39

There are a lot of frameworks to work in design that you can use and recently Design Sprint has been making noise in the last year. Let's see why you should use it.

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Ep. 3 — Are the design challenges a good thing to do? 2:08

6+ y ago2:08

2:08

Let’s see if it is a waste of time or is something that you should give it a try. I’m doing challenges from UpLabs, I think there are a nice community and ecosystem for challenges 👍🏻 Another challenge that I recommend is The Design Project.

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Ep. 2 — Execute Fast, then Improve 3:40

6+ y ago3:40

3:40

A lot of designers and other roles always fall into the problem of being a perfectionist, that if it isn’t pixel-perfect then it is not ready yet to be live. This is my Point of View about the importance of release a product/project without being perfect. Keep in touch: Instagram, Twitter, Medium, Behance, Website.…

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Ep. 1 – The New Way to Learn UI/UX Design in 2019 4:57

6+ y ago4:57

4:57

Learning UI/UX design before has been through classic ways like online courses or something more academic thing. Even with YouTube videos — you can learn a lot of things nowadays through YouTube. But recently a new way have raised inside the design community. I’m talking about the Instagram design community. Some valuable content that I suggest yo…

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