Podcast Episodes

Design is a Spectrum — A conversation with Erin Casali — E26

Season 1 Episode 26

Summary
In this conversation, Matthew and Erin discuss the intricacies of user experience design, focusing on Erin's role at Xero and the importance of research in creating user-centric products. They…

Published on 10 hours ago

Audio Only: Success Over Satisfaction — A conversation with Scott Kincaid — E25

Season 1 Episode 25

Summary
In this conversation, Matthew and Scott explore various themes related to networking, usability, user experience, and the importance of understanding user needs. They discuss the Jobs To Be Do…

Published on 4 weeks ago

Against Apathy — A conversation with Lee Fuhr — E24

Season 1 Episode 24

Summary

In this conversation, Lee and Matthew explore the themes of apathy, nihilism, and the complexities of professional identity within the design industry. They discuss the challenges designers fa…

Published on 1 month, 1 week ago

Research, AI, and Whisky — A conversation with Matt Wallens — E23

Season 1 Episode 23

Summary
Matthew and Matt reflect on their journey in podcasting, share nostalgic moments, and delve into the evolving landscape of AI in research. They discuss the balance between utilizing AI tools a…

Published on 2 months, 1 week ago

Understanding the Strategy Makes You a Better Designer — A conversation with Jane Austin — E22

Season 1 Episode 22

Bio
Jane Austin builds products for humans that solve real problems, where experience is a differentiator, and ideally at organizations at an inflection point, whether that is a new phase of growth, h…

Published on 2 months, 3 weeks ago

Maintaining the Human Aspect — A conversation with Brett Harned — E21

Season 1 Episode 21

Summary
In this conversation, Brett Harned and Matthew discuss the current challenges in business, particularly in project management, emphasizing the importance of empathy, human connection, and the …

Published on 3 months ago

Purposefully Upsetting UX People — A conversation with Robert Sfeir — E20

Season 1 Episode 20

Summary
In this conversation, Robert Sfeir and Matthew discuss the evolving landscape of Product Management and UX in the context of AI. They explore the implications of AI hallucinations, the use of …

Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

How Might We... Trust AI? — A conversation with Matthew Holloway — E19

Season 1 Episode 19

Bio
Matthew Holloway is a design executive with more than 25 years of experience leading cross-functional teams to create products, services, and systems that solve complex problems and deliver meanin…

Published on 4 months ago

A Weird Optimist — A conversation with Ali Maaxa — E18

Season 1 Episode 18

Bio
Ali Maaxa is a weird optimist (in the best way) and the Chief Behavioral Scientist at Maaxa Labs. She leverages her deep experience in global innovation and product discovery to provide strategic …

Published on 4 months, 2 weeks ago

You Matter — A conversation with Cami Kaos — E17

Season 1 Episode 17

Bio
Chaos wrangler, community builder, storyteller, turning burnout into wisdom and neurodivergence into gold. One eye on justice, one hand on the mic, the other holding a gluten-free snack. Portland …

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago