by Artem Moiseev
This podcast series takes you on a step-by-step journey through UX design, from foundational principles to advanced AI-driven techniques. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced designer, you'll gain valuable insights into how AI is reshaping the UX field.
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April 15, 2025
<p>In design, there are three approaches: specialists, generalists, and T-shaped designers. Think of it like cooking dinner. A specialist is a chef who perfects one dish, like pizza. A generalist is a home cook who can make soup, salad, meat, and dessert—but not as expertly as the specialist. A T-shaped designer is a chef who cooks many dishes well but excels at pizza, blending versatility with expertise.</p><p><strong>Specialists</strong> master one design area, like UX writing or typography. They deliver deep, high-quality solutions for specific tasks but may lack breadth outside their niche.</p><p><strong>Generalists</strong> have broad skills and can tackle various project aspects. They’re not as deep as specialists but shine in flexibility, making them valuable for teams needing adaptability.</p><p><strong>T-shaped designers</strong> combine both worlds. They have wide-ranging knowledge, like generalists, and deep expertise in one or more areas, like specialists. This makes them adaptable yet capable of top-tier work in their specialty.</p><p><strong>Why be a T-shaped UX designer?</strong> Narrow specialization (I-shaped) works for some, but T-shaped skills offer advantages:</p><ol><li><strong>Better solutions</strong>: Broad knowledge helps you understand context and create smarter designs.</li><li><strong>Versatility</strong>: Specialization can be risky if demand shifts. T-shaped designers are appealing to employers as they handle diverse tasks.</li><li><strong>Exploration</strong>: Trying new areas reveals what suits you, opening exciting career paths.</li></ol><p><strong>Key T-shaped UX skills</strong>:</p><ul><li><strong>Product strategy</strong>: Grasping a product’s value and vision.</li><li><strong>Data analysis</strong>: Using data to inform decisions.</li><li><strong>Positioning</strong>: Enhancing user communication.</li><li><strong>DesignOps</strong>: Streamlining team workflows.</li><li><strong>Communication</strong>: Mastering negotiation and collaboration.</li><li><strong>Leadership</strong>: Supporting team growth without a formal title.</li><li><strong>Depth</strong>: Focusing on your core UX design area.</li></ul><p><strong>Personal projects</strong> are a great way to grow T-shaped skills. Build a website, app, or small store to learn project launches, client needs, and how business goals shape design. Hands-on practice ties skills together.</p><p><strong>When to choose each approach?</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Specialists</strong> excel in large projects needing deep expertise.</li><li><strong>Generalists</strong> thrive in small-to-medium projects requiring multitasking.</li><li><strong>T-shaped designers</strong> fit any project, offering specialized skills for big tasks and flexibility for smaller ones.</li></ul><p>Your choice depends on your goals and project needs. T-shaped designers strike a balance, staying versatile while delivering excellence. Want to master one dish but still cook a full menu? Go T-shaped!</p>
April 8, 2025
<p>Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing many fields, and UX design is one of them. As a beginner, you might ask: will AI take over designers’ jobs? No, it won’t. AI is an amazing tool, but it can’t match your ability to understand human emotions and needs. Your empathy and knack for crafting meaningful experiences are things AI can’t replace. Let’s dive into how AI can help you in UX design and why your human skills are still vital.</p><p>Picture this: try explaining to a robot why a heartfelt story makes you cry. AI can break down the words, but it can’t feel the emotions behind them. In UX design, connecting with users’ feelings and needs is everything—it’s how you create experiences that truly click. AI can’t copy your empathy or creativity. You’re the one who links business goals (like boosting sales) with what users want (like a simple app). That takes a human touch, and that’s your strength.</p><p>AI isn’t here to replace you—it’s here to make your life easier and your work sharper. Here’s how it helps across UX roles:</p><ul><li><strong>For UX Researchers:</strong> AI handles the heavy lifting of gathering and analyzing data, spotting user behavior trends fast. It can assist with tests, surveys, and even build personas—those detailed snapshots of your users. This lets you focus on digging into the “why” behind the data.</li><li><strong>For UX Designers:</strong> Working on layouts? AI can offer tried-and-true design options (think login screens) based on what works. It also predicts how users might act, guiding you to create smoother, more natural designs.</li><li><strong>For UI Designers:</strong> AI can whip up quick interface sketches, saving you time so you can polish the finer details.</li></ul><p>Think of AI as your trusty sidekick: it crunches numbers or drafts ideas fast, but it’s your insight that makes the design come alive.</p><p>You’re stepping into UX design at a thrilling moment. AI is a tool that boosts your creativity, not one that overshadows it. In our course, you’ll learn to use AI practically—whether it’s analyzing data or automating boring tasks. You’ll master these tools while keeping the user experience front and center.</p><p>AI is your teammate, not your rival. Blend its power with your empathy and creativity, and you’ll shine in UX design.</p><p>Why Humans Are IrreplaceableHow AI Supports Your WorkYour Path in UX</p>
April 1, 2025
<p><strong>Understanding the Product Life Cycle for UX Designers</strong></p><p>As a beginner in UX design, one of the first concepts you should grasp is the product life cycle. This is the journey a product takes from the moment it’s created and launched into the market until it fades away due to lack of consumer interest. The product life cycle typically includes four stages: introduction, growth, maturity, and decline. Understanding these stages is essential for UX designers because it shapes how you design and improve products to meet user needs and support business goals. Let’s explore each stage and see how it connects to your work as a UX designer.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>What is the Product Life Cycle?</strong></p><p>The product life cycle is a framework that describes the stages a product goes through during its existence. It starts when the product is introduced to the market and ends when it’s no longer in demand. By knowing where a product stands in this cycle, companies can make smart decisions about development, pricing, marketing, and distribution—and UX designers can create designs that align with these strategies.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here’s a breakdown of the four stages:</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>The Four Stages of the Product Life Cycle</strong></p><p><strong>1. Introduction Stage</strong></p><p> - What happens: This is when the product first hits the market. Sales are usually low because people don’t know about it yet, and the company spends heavily on marketing to highlight its benefits and attract users.</p><p> - UX design role: Your job is to make the product welcoming and easy to use. New users need to quickly understand its value, so simplicity is key.</p><p> - Example: Imagine a new note-taking app. In the introduction stage, you’d design a clean interface with an onboarding tutorial that shows users how to create their first note. The focus is on getting users comfortable with the basics.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>2. Growth Stage</strong></p><p> - What happens: If the product catches on, it enters the growth stage. Sales rise quickly as more people start using it, and the company begins to see profits.</p><p> - UX design role: You’ll need to support this expansion by refining the design based on user feedback and ensuring it works smoothly for a growing audience.</p><p> - Example: As the note-taking app gains fans, you might add features like syncing notes across devices or organizing them with tags. These additions keep users engaged and help the product spread through word-of-mouth.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>3. Maturity Stage</strong></p><p> - What happens: At this point, the product’s sales peak. The company focuses on keeping its market share and improving the product to stay ahead of competitors.</p><p> - UX design role: Now, you refine the user experience to keep it efficient and enjoyable, even as the product grows more complex with added features.</p><p> - Example: For the note-taking app, you could introduce templates for different note types (like meeting notes or to-do lists) or optimize the search function so users can find old notes faster. The goal is to keep loyal users happy.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>4. Decline Stage</strong></p><p> - What happens: Over time, interest in the product drops. Sales decrease as users move to newer alternatives or their needs change. The company might discontinue the product or try to update it.</p><p> - UX design role: You can help by finding ways to refresh the product or simplify it to focus on what users still love. If it’s phasing out, ensure users can transition easily.</p><p> - Example: If the note-taking app starts losing users to fancier tools, you might add a unique feature like voice-to-text notes to spark interest. Or, if it’s winding down, you’d design an export option so users can save their notes elsewhere.</p>
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