#144 Being a Junior Designer in the Age of AI
Anfi and Ioana discuss the current state and future of the junior designer market, ways to succeed, the impact of AI, and whether pursuing this career is still worthwhile.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio. Explore a Wix Studio collection of outstanding websites crafted by creatives.Make sure to join the "Storytelling portfolio workshop" by AnfisaIn this episode: • What do you currently think about the junior designer market? How do you see it changing by 2025? Have you noticed any effects of AI on this field?• How can junior designers succeed and even stand out? What should they do to get hired and grow in their careers?• Based on everything we've discussed, do you think starting a career as a junior designer is still a good idea?Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
22 Jul 35min
#143 Inclusive design w/Tej Kalianda
Anfisa and Tej discuss the principles of inclusive design, its impact on society, strategies for incorporating it into their workflow, and the significance of the recent EU Accessibility Act.In this episode: • What are some real-world examples of inclusive design in the age of AI?• What are the costs of not designing inclusively?• How can designers begin practicing inclusive design principles in their daily work?• How would you define inclusive design, and what does it mean to you?• What are some characteristics of bad or exclusive design, and how does it differ from inclusive design?• In what ways can designers ensure they don’t overlook certain user segments and create more inclusive experiences?• What strategies or practices can you implement to make your work more inclusive?• How can designers effectively test their designs for inclusivity before launching them publicly?This episode's guest: Tej Kalianda's LinkedInCheck out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
15 Jul 54min
#142 Building the portfolio in the age of AI
Anfi and Ioana discuss emerging portfolio trends in the age of AI and how to effectively use AI tools.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • In the age of AI, what portfolio trends are emerging, and how can designers leverage them today? What do you foresee for the portfolio landscape in 2025?• What tools do you recommend for visual storytelling, and what strategies can help build a compelling portfolio?• How can I automate and streamline my application process effectively?• With everyone using AI, how can I stand out and showcase my unique value?Tools mentioned in the episode: KinopioElevenLabsUnicorn StudioFloraFaunaN8NCheck out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
8 Jul 32min
#141 Designing Perplexity - The Builder's Guide to AI Design w/Henry Modisett
Ioana and Henry discuss working amidst ambiguity and with products that are constantly shape-shifting.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • Let’s talk about your time at Perplexity. How does it feel to create something that didn’t exist before? How did you make design decisions, and what did your work there look like?• What is the design team like at Perplexity? Did you hire designers with AI literacy?• How does working in a big corporation compare to a small startup, especially regarding learning opportunities?• Is design dying? Will it still exist in five years? How is the role changing, and will design as we know it today still be relevant?This episode's guest: Henry Modisett is Perplexity’s VP of Design. Before joining Perplexity as a founding designer, Henry worked for Google and Quora. His experiences in those companies gave him a unique perspective on information seeking, which perfectly prepared him for his work at Perplexity.Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
2 Jul 40min
#140 Designers Coding with AI - Inside Intercom’s AI x Design Revolution w/Caitlin Rich
Ioana and Caitlin explore how designers at Intercom are beginning to use the Cursor tool to code directly, discuss the broader adoption of AI technologies, examine their effects on workflows and company culture, and consider how these advancements might shape the future of design and development roles.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • How did designers at Intercom begin using the Cursor tool and editing code directly within the platform?• Which tools on the market are considered the safest and most user-friendly? Why did you choose the Cursor tool specifically? • Can you describe the designers' workflow and what the interface looks like?• How would you describe the culture at Intercom?• What criteria do you use to decide which AI tools to adopt and which parts of the design process to automate?• How can individuals outside of the current environment start experimenting with these technologies?• How can companies begin educating their employees about AI? Would you recommend establishing an internal AI team or program?• Do you evaluate AI fluency when hiring? If so, how does that influence your hiring decisions?• How do you see our roles evolving with these advancements? • Will we still primarily use tools like Figma, or will we shift towards prompting coding tools? What is your vision for the future of design and development roles?This episode's guest: Caitlin Rich has been in the design industry since 2008, which is 17 years now, starting as a graphic designer in Sydney, Australia, before shifting into product design and finding her footing in the startup scene in London. She's worked mostly within fintech and is now a Group Design Manager for the Growth Group at Intercom, focusing on ensuring new customers have a great experience, including the adoption of Finn, Intercom's AI agent.Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
25 Jun 36min
#139 Are designers best positioned for the age of AI?
Ioana and Anfisa discuss the future of design roles, the impact of AI on collaboration, and how professionals can adapt and thrive in the evolving tech landscape.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • Predictions for the future of design roles• How AI will shape collaboration with product managers and developers?• Why designers are well-positioned to thrive in the AI era?• How product managers and engineers are also set up for success in the future?Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
18 Jun 44min
#138 Live Maven Session: "Transition to an AI Design Role: Skills + Strategy"
Ioana had a live Maven session where she shared insights on how AI is transforming design, the role of AI designers, and strategies to stay relevant in this evolving industry.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: Slides from the episode• How has AI transformed the design industry?• What does AI-driven design truly entail?• What is an AI designer, and how does it differ from traditional design roles?• What new challenges arise when designing AI interactions?• What principles and processes should guide AI design?• How can designers stay relevant in the AI era?• How do AI designer job postings look like?• How did Ioana secure her role at Miro?Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
12 Jun 52min
#137 Growth design in the age of AI w/Kate Syuma
Ioana and Kate delve into the world of growth design, exploring its impact on Miro’s success, the current role it plays within organizations, and how AI is shaping the future of product design roles.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • What is growth design?• How has growth design impacted Miro’s development and success?• What is the current state of the growth design role within organizations?• How do you envision the future of product design roles evolving, especially with the increasing integration of AI?This episode's guest: Kate Syuma's LinkedInGrowth mates websiteCheck out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
28 Mai 45min
