Join Ayan Bihi to discuss topics about the profession of User Experience Design (UX). Learn about the people who work hard behind the scenes to ensure your daily life is less frustrating and more successful. In each episode, we engage in sincere, down-to-earth conversations about design techniques, interview special guests, or give practical career advice to help your own UX career lift off! <br/><br/><a href="https://ayanbihi.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">ayanbihi.substack.com</a>
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January 21, 2026
<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/watkinsthomas/"><strong>Thomas Watkins</strong></a>Founder of <a target="_blank" href="https://3leaf.consulting/">3Leaf Consulting</a>Host of <a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-design-psychologist-psychology-for-ux-product/id1765205855">The Design Psychologist</a> and <a target="_blank" href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/product-led-growth-leaders/id1724028481">Product-Led Growth Leaders</a></p><p><strong>What We Talk About</strong></p><p>How Thomas moved from psychology into UX</p><p>Why human factors is the foundation of modern UX</p><p>Cognitive load theory and what designers often misunderstand</p><p>How trust works in AI experiences</p><p>Why dashboards are not disappearing anytime soon</p><p>How humans spot subtle differences between natural and artificial communication</p><p>Why your past career is an advantage in design</p><p>Examples of applying psychology to real design problems</p><p>Becoming a T-shaped designer</p><p>Rapid fire: myths, tools, and book recommendations</p><p><strong>Key Insights</strong></p><p>Psychology gives designers a major advantage, especially as AI evolves.</p><p>Trust is central to every AI experience and transparency builds confidence.</p><p>Reducing cognitive load is not always the answer. Sometimes challenge is part of the learning process.</p><p>Users do not always have the right vocabulary to explain what they need. Designers help translate.</p><p>Your past background is not something to erase. It is a strength.</p><p>Adaptability comes from constant learning and embracing curiosity.</p><p><strong>Resources Mentioned</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_Make_Me_Think">Don’t Make Me Think</a><a target="_blank" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Don%27t_Make_Me_Think"> by Steve Krug</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://archive.org/details/aboutfaceessenti00coop">About Face</a><a target="_blank" href="https://archive.org/details/aboutfaceessenti00coop"> by Alan Cooper</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.instructionaldesign.org/theories/cognitive-load/">Cognitive Load Theory by John Sweller</a></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.hfes.org/">HFES (Human Factors and Ergonomics Society)</a></p><p><strong>Where to Find Ayan</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayanbihi/">Ayan Bihi</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://ayanbihi.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">ayanbihi.substack.com</a>
December 17, 2025
<p>Here’s what you’ll hear in this episode:</p><ul><li>How Dr. Wu moved from neuroscience to AI strategy.</li><li>Why 2025 is called the “year of agents” and what that means for design.</li><li>The shift from static UI to adaptive UX that changes with each user.</li><li>How AI can speed up design and make iteration easier.</li><li>Why trust and transparency matter when we design with AI.</li><li>What responsible AI looks like and why it’s important.</li><li>Why empathy and compassion will always be human strengths.</li><li>Practical tips for designers to lead with AI in a thoughtful way.</li></ul><p>This episode is for anyone curious about the future of design and how AI can help us create better experiences.</p><h3><strong>Useful Links</strong></h3><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwuphd/" target="_blank">Dr. Michael Wu's LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ayanbihi/" target="_blank">Ayan Bihi's Linkedin</a></li><li><a href="https://pros.com/" target="_blank">PROS Website</a></li></ul> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://ayanbihi.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">ayanbihi.substack.com</a>
August 27, 2024
<p>Want to connect with Marvin:</p><p><a target="_blank">Connect via </a><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvin-hassan/" target="_blank">Linkedin</a></p><p><a href="https://www.marvin-hassan.com/" target="_blank">Connect via his Website</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://ayanbihi.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1">ayanbihi.substack.com</a>
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Join Ayan Bihi to discuss topics about the profession of User Experience Design (UX). Learn about the people who work hard behind the scenes to ensure your daily life is less frustrating and more successful.
In each episode, we engage in sincere, down-to-earth conversations about design techniques, interview special guests, or give practical career advice to help your own UX career lift off! <br/><br/><a href="https://ayanbihi.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">ayanbihi.substack.com</a>
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