#35 Is UX Design still a Future-Proof Career?

In this episode, we unpack a viral AI essay that compares today’s AI moment to February 2020 the calm before global disruption.The author argues that AI has entered a new “phase change.” That systems like GPT-5.3 Codex and Claude Opus 4.6 are no longer just assistants, but autono ...  Show more

In this episode of Future of UX, I’m joined by Julian Della Mattia, Senior User Insights Manager at DuckDuckGo.I first came across Julian through his conference talk on synthetic users, and it immediately stood out. Not because it was hyped, but because it was thoughtful, critica ...  Show more

How has the UX field changed over the years? What does the future of UX work look like if scope is wildly expanding? Will we be automated out of a job? What should teams do to ensure they’re not misinterpreting data? Kenya Oduor shares her thoughts on these questions and more, ...

AI is changing faster than we can sometimes process and will likely do so for a while. The recent tech layoffs have also not spared UX professionals, adding to the uncertainty about our future roles in this rapidly changing environment. While there is still much we don't k ...

Episode 51 Show Notes:

<span style="font-weight: 400;">I think it's essential to improve your work rhythm as you progress in your career. But, first, you must understand how you work best and your method for problem-solving. Of course, you should use th ...

Have you thought about your career lately? Chances are, you have - given the buzz around the record high voluntary resignation rates during this “Great Resignation.” In this episode, Sarah Doody, UX Researcher, Experience Designer, and Founder of the Career Strategy Lab, share ...