UX Banter

About UX Banter

UX Banter is a candid, conversational podcast where UX leader and author Dushyant Kanungo explores the real stories behind design, product thinking, and digital innovation. Each episode features unfiltered banter with designers, product leaders, and technologists from around the world, unpacking how they navigate careers, ship complex products, and build ethical, evidence-based experiences for real users.

Publisher

Galaxy UX Studio

Category

business · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Apr 2022

Latest episode

29 Apr 2026

Latest episodes

67 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   29 Apr 2026

   From Research to AI: The Changing Role of UX Designers - AJ Bubb, S7, Ep. 8

   In this special crossover episode, we’re joined by AJ Bubb, host of the podcast Facing Disruptions, for an unscripted, high-energy conversation that flips the format. Instead of a traditional interview, this episode brings two hosts together for an authentic exchange on UX, product thinking, and the evolving role of designers. From hybrid roles and AI disruption to building high-performing teams and breaking silos, this episode dives into what it really takes to stay relevant in today’s fast-changing landscape. Discussion Points Tell us about your Journey. (AJ to Dushyant) 2:24 How do you design with empathy when you’re not at the edge, close to the user? (AJ to Dushyant) 6:42 How do you build teams that handle pressure and solve the right problems, not just deliver solutions? (Dushyant to AJ) 20:08 What does the future of high-performing teams look like? (Dushyant to AJ) 26:35 As new tech reshapes the rules, has it actually made your work better, especially on products like your podcast app? (Dushyant to AJ) 40:11 AI went from doing the work to supporting thinking. What changed, and what does that mean for the future? (Dushyant to AJ) 44:30 With AI speeding up product builds, are clients now expecting working products instead of just wireframes? (AJ to Dushyant) 59:50 Show Notes ~ You can't just give one screen and say, can you please beautify it? You are not going to get the output. - Dushyant Kanungo ~ You're hiring to solve the problem, not for the solution. You need people who can think about the problem. - AJ Bubb ~ You need to give them that levy, the time to breathe, think, and do their best. — Dushyant Kanungo ~ We now get more time to think about the strategy part of UX than we ever had before. - Dushyant Kanungo ~ If you're an engineer and you think you're being paid to code — you don't know what your job is. - AJ Bubb ~ A dream without a plan is just wishful thinking. You are not going to win the lottery without buying the ticket. - Dushyant Kanungo AJ’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajbubb/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajbubb/) His Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FacingDisruption (https://www.youtube.com/@FacingDisruption) #DesignLeadership (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/designleadership) #UXDesign (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/uxdesign) #AIandUX (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/aiandux) #ProductThinking (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/productthinking) #Podcast (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/podcast)

2. 

   24 Apr 2026

   The Design Trinity: Culture, Curiosity and Craft - Bryan Dávila, S7, Ep. 7

   In this episode, we’re joined by Bryan Dávila, Design Director at Hook Studios and a creative leader known for shaping award-winning digital experiences for global brands. With experience spanning top agencies and iconic organizations, including being one of the key designers at Apple, he brings a thoughtful perspective on design direction, branding, and creative leadership. He’s also deeply involved in industry juries and creative forums, where he continues to influence and mentor the design community. Discussion Point - Take us through your journey from Ecuador to Silicon Valley and how you got to where you are today. 3:16 You started in print and physical design before moving to digital. How has that shaped the way you approach design compared to those who started natively in digital?  10:46 As a design leader, how do you guide your team through the constantly shifting landscape of AI and new tools?  14:15 Rapid fire round 16:14 Tell us about the Google Language Inclusion and Language Explorer projects and what drove you to work on them. 34:32 You have worked both in-house at Apple and at an agency working with Google. What is the key difference between those two worlds? 42:09 What advice would you give to someone who wants to get a job at a company like Apple? 49:23 Show notes - Discipline counts double than talent. Talent might get you noticed early, but discipline is what compounds over time. Good design doesn't happen solo. Leading a design team is mostly about creating the right environment for smart and thoughtful work to come to life and thrive. The work I'm most proud of isn't just the work that wins awards. It's the work that actually helps someone understand, feel and act with less friction. Design used to be seen as decoration. Now it's infrastructure. It shapes how people learn, communicate and make decisions and that's a huge shift in responsibility. The medium has changed but the perception hasn't. Good design still starts with people, not platforms. It's not necessarily something that looks good, but something that truly impacts the world. That is what makes the work meaningful. Bryan’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davilabryan/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davilabryan/) Explore the Google Language Inclusion initiative: https://sites.research.google/languages/ (https://sites.research.google/languages/)

3. 

   15 Apr 2026

   The Art of Leading Creative Teams with Purpose - Kevin Forister, S7, Ep 6

   In this episode, we are joined by Kevin Forister (https://www.linkedin.com/), Creative Director at Flywheel and a seasoned creative leader with deep experience across ideation, concept development, and team leadership. His work has earned multiple national awards and global recognition. Beyond client work, Kevin is passionate about mentoring creatives and shares practical insights through his book Breaking Into Art Direction and his YouTube channel, Open Door Creative. Discussion Points ~ How did your journey start, and what led you to become a Creative Director?  1:35 ~ What does the role of a Creative Director actually entail, and how do you manage a team of creatives? 5:16 ~ How do you balance working within brand guidelines while still pushing creative boundaries? 9:03 ~ How is AI changing the creative industry, and what is your take on the fear and imposter syndrome around it? 22:51 ~ Tell us about your YouTube channel, Open Door Creative, and what drove you to create it? 34:44 ~ Tell us about your book, Breaking Into Art Direction, and what can readers expect from it? 37:16 Show notes ~ Design doesn’t exist only on screens or inside tools. It’s shaped by how much you pay attention to the world, the conversations you listen to, and the ideas you allow yourself to explore outside of your immediate work. ~ A lot of what I know didn’t come from formal training. It came from listening, observing, and staying curious about things that didn’t seem directly related to design at the time. ~ Leadership isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about creating space for better questions, better conversations, and letting people grow into their own strengths. ~ You never really stop learning in this field. We’re all still figuring things out, making assumptions, testing ideas, and adjusting as the world keeps changing. ~ Curiosity is one of the most underrated skills in design. The more curious you stay, the more perspectives you collect — and that always shows up in your work. ~ What excites me most is seeing people take what they’ve heard, make their own assumptions, and form their own point of view. That’s where real creative confidence begins. Kevin’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinforister/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinforister/) His YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@OpenDoorCreative (https://www.youtube.com/@OpenDoorCreative)

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