The DesignOps Aligned - Podcast Show is a podcast dedicated to empowering design teams to work smarter, not harder. Focusing on the intersection of design and business, we bring you proven processes to grow any design team and deliver real value—both creatively and strategically. Whether you’re a design leader or part of an expanding creative team, our episodes offer practical insights into optimizing workflows, boosting ROI, and staying ahead of industry trends. Join us as we dive deep into ...
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"Surviving the UX Industry” - Miranda Slayter
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"Surviving the UX Industry” - Act 01 - Scene 13 – Miranda Slayter In this engaging conversation, we explore the multifaceted world of UX design, discussing career transitions, the importance of communication skills, and the evolving role of AI in the industry. Miranda shares insights from her journey, the purpose behind the UX Survival Guide, and p…
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"AI in Business Transformation” - Cindy Candrian
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"AI in Business Transformation” - Act 01 - Scene 11 – Cindy Candrian https://www.delta-labs.ch/ In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of AI in today’s business landscape with expert Cindy Candrian, founder of Delta Labs. Cindy shares insights from her journey, including her pioneering research on human-AI interaction and her w…
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"The Design Conductors" - Rachel Posman & John Calhoun
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"The Design Conductors" - Act 01 - Scene 11 – Rachel Posman & John Calhoun https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/design-operations/ In this episode, we sit down with Rachel Posman and John Calhoun, leading experts in Design Operations, to discuss their new book, The Design Conductor. Together, we explore the essential role of Design Ops in bridging desi…
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"The User Experience team of One" - Joe Natoli
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"The User Experience team of One" - Act 01 - Scene 10 - Joe Natoli Link to the book: https://rosenfeldmedia.com/books/the-user-experience-team-of-one-second-edition/ Link to Joe's AI Course: https://www.udemy.com/course/genai-fundamentals-for-ux-designers-researchers/ In this episode, Joe dives into his journey of co-creating the influential boo…
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"Misunderstandings of Ghosting & UX Recruitment” – Lena Kul
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"Misunderstandings of Ghosting & UX Recruitment” - Act 01 - Scene 9 – Lena Kul In this episode, Lena Kul dives into the challenges of UX recruitment and offers valuable advice for both candidates and hiring managers. She discusses the evolving landscape of hiring in the design industry, the misconceptions around applicant tracking systems (ATS), an…
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"How business knowledge and communication can elevate your career?" - Meltem Naz Kaso
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"How business knowledge and communication can elevate your career?" - Act 01 - Scene 8 - Meltem Naz Kaso In this conversation, Meltem Naz Kaso, a UX career coach, discusses the challenges and opportunities in the UX industry. The discussion covers the importance of career coaching and how it helps professionals navigate the current job market. It a…
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"Bridging the Gap Between Design and Development" - Noelle Lansford
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"Bridging the Gap Between Design and Development" - Act 01 - Scene 7 - Noelle Lansford Noelle Lansford, a product designer and design systems expert, discusses the importance of having development knowledge for UI designers. She explains that while UX and UI are often combined in smaller teams, there is value in understanding the scientific aspects…
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"The Decline in Quality and Redundancy of UX Teams" - Dr. Nick Fine
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"The Decline in Quality and Redundancy of UX Teams" - Act 01 - Scene 6 - Dr. Nick Fine The current state of the UX industry is characterized by a lack of standardization and a high signal-to-noise ratio. Many newcomers are drawn to something that is sold as UX but isn't truly UX. This has led to teams being made redundant and the quality of UX prac…
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"The Importance of Career Strategy in UX Design" - Goodness Adebayo
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"The Importance of Career Strategy in UX Design" - DesignOpsAligned - Act 1 Scene 05 - Goodness Adebayo Goodness Adabayo, author of the UX Career Strategy book, discusses her inspiration for writing the book and the importance of mentorship in the UX design field. She emphasizes the need to understand the fundamentals of UX design and how it goes b…
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"Behavioural Science: The missing link in design?" - Will Trump
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"Behavioural Science: The missing link in design?" - DesignOpsAligned - Act 01 - Scene 04 - Will Trump In this conversation, Naresh Shan interviews Will Trump, a behavioural scientist, about integrating behavioural science into UX design. They discuss the definition of behavioural science and its application in designing environments to shape human…
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"The Challenges in UX" - Debbie Levitt
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"The Challenges in UX" - DesignOpsAligned - Act 01 - Scene 03 - Debbie Levitt The conversation explores the challenges faced by UX designers and researchers in the industry, including the misconception that their work is easy and the lack of understanding and appreciation for their role. It discusses the need for good UX leadership to address these…
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"Empowering UX Teams" - DesignOpsAligned - Act 01 - Scene 02 - Laura Baker In this podcast episode, a global design director, Laura Baker, shares insights on what it takes to be a good design director and the challenges they face. She emphasizes the importance of finding your leadership style and learning from good and bad leaders. Laura also discu…
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"The Importance of Fundamentals in UX" - Darren Hood
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"The Importance of Fundamentals in UX" - DesignOpsAligned - Act 01 - Scene 01 - Darren Hood The current state of the UX market is described as 'upside down' with the rise of specializations and the misconception that UX is only about aesthetics. The importance of fundamentals, such as wireframes, and the need for a scientific approach to UX is emph…
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