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by Anfisa Bogomolova & Ioana Teleanu
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  • #180 The state of job hunting in 2026

    May 27, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

    Anfi and community members from Into UX Jobs share their real job‑search journeys — how many applications they submitted, how many interview stages they went through before landing their role, how long the process took, what their…

  • #179 Building career capital with intention w/Dan Cariño

    May 6, 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

    nfi and Dan discuss the insights he gained from his experiences at H&M, Klarna, and Meta. They delve into his time working abroad in Hong Kong and how user interface design differs in that part of the world. The conversation also covers…

  • #178 What we got wrong about AI replacing design?

    April 29, 2026 · 33 min

    Anfi and Ioana discuss how AI has changed the approach to design systems. They explore the idea that AI was expected to replace UI systems, but in reality, design systems are becoming more important. Why were people so confident that AI…

  • #177 What even is a design engineer? w/ Mehmet Baytaş, Senior Design Engineer @ Attio

    April 21, 2026 · 46 min

    Ioana and Baytaş discuss what being a design engineer entails. They explore whether vibe coding can be a pathway into design engineering and whether learning to code is necessary right now. Additionally, they delve into the daily…

  • #176 Design is not dead, but has changed

    April 8, 2026 · 36 min

    Ioana and Anfi discuss how the design process has evolved in the age of AI: should we rely on educated guesses or actual research? How can we reach insights faster? What's the best design process today? How to get to insights quickly…

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  • #175 The "dream job" has changed. What are designers aspiring to in 2026?

    March 31, 2026 · 42 min

    Anfi and Ioana discuss their past dream careers from a few years ago, explore whether big tech companies still shine on a CV, and share what kinds of companies designers aspire to work at today. They also delve into whether an…

  • #174 What makes a portfolio feel senior in 2026?

    March 25, 2026 · 22 min

    Ioana talks about the key skills to showcase in a UX design portfolio in 2026 that hiring managers value, highlights timeless design principles alongside new rules shaped by recent AI-driven shifts, explores the dramatically transformed…

  • #173 How to build taste in the age of AI?

    March 18, 2026 · 36 min

    Anfi and Ioana discuss what it means to develop taste and how, in the age of AI, cultivating refined taste—whether in aesthetics, craft, or judgment—becomes a crucial differentiator in design. This episode was recorded in partnership with…

  • #172 You don’t need a bootcamp to become a designer anymore

    March 10, 2026 · 51 min

    Ioana and Anfi discuss how to start design career in 2026, why bootcamps are going out of the market and how to utilize AI in the job search process. This episode was recorded in partnership with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Wix…

  • #171 Inside Lovable & Intercom: what top design talent looks like in 2026

    February 23, 2026 · 24 min

    Ioana shares recent field insights on vibe coding, design culture, and AI-driven strategies she learnt from Lovable and Intercom designers. She talks about the value of rapid experimentation, user-centric design, and the future of top…

  • #170 Lessons learned from 4y at a scale up

    February 18, 2026 · 39 min

    Anfi shares insights on her journey working in a fast-paced scale-up, transforming weaknesses into strengths, strategic product pitching, effective communication at scale, leading impactful workshops, what defines a great manager, the…

  • #169 How to speak the business language

    February 11, 2026 · 44 min

    Anfi and Ioana discuss how to get buy-in and communicate effectively with stakeholders. They explore how to present designs convincingly, articulate decisions clearly, and address what to do if data on the impact of design choices isn’t…

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About the show

Honest weekly conversations about UX design career, challenges, portfolios, mental health, and all things UX. Ioana and Anfisa together have 20 years of experience in the UX field and trying to share their main lessons to help anyone transitioning to design overcome the fears. Our weekly conversations are supported by Wix Studio, the web platform built for agencies and enterprises, and an amazing supporter of the design space. https://www.wix.com/studio To request the next topic DM us on IG: 🗂 instagram.com/honest_ux_talks 👩‍💻 instagram.com/anfisign 👩🏻‍💻 instagram.com/uxgoodies