144: Finding & Owning Your UX Voice, How Melp...

Most UX professionals spend years trying to be good at everything. Eric Shumake, founder of HXR Labs, spent 20 years getting really good at one thing and it kept opening doors he didn't expect.Eric is a principal UX researcher and a well-known voice in healthcare UX. His career h ...  Show more

Re-entering the UX job market after years away is harder than most people expect, especially when you're doing it alone.After 12 years at Constant Contact, growing from associate interaction designer to principal UX designer, Emmanuel relocated, took a deliberate career break, an ...  Show more

What does it really take to get hired in design today? In this episode, design recruiter and former product designer Hang Xu shares hard truths about what’s changed in hiring, why portfolios miss the mark, and how candidates can better align with what employers actually want. He ...  Show more

I had the pleasure of hosting, Thorsten Jonas, who is a specialist in sustainable UX and innovation. I first met Thorsten at an Adobe event many years ago, and since then, he has undergone significant personal growth, including experiencing burnout and realizing that he wanted to ...  Show more

In this episode of The Future of UX, host Patricia Reiners dives into a topic critical for junior UX designers and students: navigating the changing UX landscape amid tech layoffs and hiring slowdowns. Join Patricia as she explores five actionable tips to help early-career design ...  Show more

Love Your Career Podcast? Let us know!In episode 270 of Your Career Podcast I welcome back Dr. Kyle Elliott, tech industry specialist and trauma-informed career coach, to discuss the evolving job market in 2025 and practical strategies for job seekers. I first interviewed Kyle in ...  Show more