Show notes: https://medium.com/ux-in-real-life Hello, friends! We're Michelle and Mary Fran – two friends who met through UX and love to geek out about it. UX IRL is a podcast about what UX is like at work and in the world around us. We cover our favorite methods, UX wins/struggles, career, and other UX-y things. Feel free to reach out to us on LinkedIn.

UX IRL
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Show notes: https://medium.com/ux-in-real-life Hello, friends! We're Michelle and Mary Fran – two friends who met through UX and love to geek out about it. UX IRL is a podcast about what UX is like at work and in the world around us. We cover our favorite methods, UX wins/struggles, career, and other UX-y things. Feel free to reach out to us on LinkedIn.
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Recent Episodes

May 8, 2025
UX Help Desk LIVE
<p>We are back with a live edition of Help Desk featuring fresh questions from Reddit and… YOU! </p> <p>Watch the recording: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/live/uwGn-N7I5bs?si=_uV6ZgozIdFhxOWB">https://www.youtube.com/live/uwGn-N7I5bs?si=_uV6ZgozIdFhxOWB</a></p> <p>Join our livestream on YouTube and Twitch every month. We’d love to hear from you in real-time!</p>

May 8, 2025
Gearing up for IAC25
<p><br /> <a href="https://www.theiaconference.com/">The Information Architecture Conference (IAC)</a> recently wrapped up May 3rd, and we’ve got the inside scoop from the folks running what continues to be one of our favorite conferences. We spoke with Ashley Brewer, IAC25 co-chair, and Kyle Soucy, Career Center coordinator, on what to expect prior to the conference, why gathering in-person is critical in 2025, and how first-time attendees make the most of their experience.</p> <p>Watch the recording: https://www.youtube.com/live/LZBL5wtHqMk?si=j5qhFdotW44hH319</p> <p>Join our livestream on YouTube and Twitch every month. We’d love to hear from you in real-time!</p>

March 13, 2025
The UX of Japan
<p>This is our 72nd episode of UX in Real Life, but our first episode in the new, live format! In this episode, we chat about one of our favorite places—Japan! 🇯🇵 Based on our recent travels to Japan, we jump into the UX of everything from daily life to visiting and some of the quirky, well-intentioned user experiences.</p> <p>Watch the recording: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8QCG-5EdTQ&ref=uxinreallife.com">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8QCG-5EdTQ</a></p> <p>Join our livestream on YouTube and Twitch every month. We’d love to hear from you in real-time!</p>
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