Welcome to the UX Time podcast hosted by Sviatoslav Nytka, Design Lead at MagicFlux by TechMagic. Dive into insightful conversations with design experts from industry giants, as they share real-world experiences and practical advice. Each episode covers various topics – UX research, design systems, accessibility, teamwork, and beyond. Whether you're an experienced designer or just curious about the UX field, this podcast offers inspiration and actionable insights to elevate your work. Tune in, and let’s dive into the world of user experience together!
Scott Johnson (ex-Cencora): Exploring Design Management & Evolving UX Design Roles
Episode Participants:
Scott Johnson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/spotj/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/spotj/)
Alexandr Pihtovnicov – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandr-pihtovnicov-76106771/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandr-pihtovnicov-76106771/)
Sviatoslav Nytka – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/)
Additional:
Register for Free UX Time Healthcare Conference 2026 – https://ux-time.com/ (https://ux-time.com/)
The Design of Everyday Things – https://www.amazon.com/Design-Everyday-Things-Revised-Expanded/dp/0465050654 (https://www.amazon.com/Design-Everyday-Things-Revised-Expanded/dp/0465050654)
Sketching User Experiences – https://www.amazon.com/Sketching-User-Experiences-Interactive-Technologies/dp/0123740371 (https://www.amazon.com/Sketching-User-Experiences-Interactive-Technologies/dp/0123740371)
Raymond Loewy – https://www.raymondloewy.com (https://www.raymondloewy.com)
8 Nov 2025
David Brandau (Doctolib): How AI is Changing the Product Design & Trends in Healthcare
Season 2, Episode 1: How AI is Changing the Product Design & Trends in Healthcare with David Brandau, Head of Product Design at Doctolib.
Episode Participants:
David Brandau – https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbrandau-ux/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbrandau-ux/)
Alexandr Pihtovnicov – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandr-pihtovnicov-76106771/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandr-pihtovnicov-76106771/)
Sviatoslav Nytka – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/)
Doctolib:
Doctolib – https://www.doctolib.com (https://www.doctolib.com)
Doctolib Connect – https://www.siilo.com/ (https://www.siilo.com/)
Oxygen (Doctolib Design System) – https://oxygen.doctolib.design/ (https://oxygen.doctolib.design/)
AI Tools:
Dust – https://dust.tt/ (https://dust.tt/)
Marvin – https://heymarvin.com/ (https://heymarvin.com/)
Miro – https://miro.com/ (https://miro.com/)
Google AI Studio – https://aistudio.google.com/ (https://aistudio.google.com/)
Additional:
Register for Free UX Time Healthcare Conference 2026 – https://ux-time.com/ (https://ux-time.com/)
David’s Article “How I built a retro fighting game with AI and zero code” – https://medium.com/@david.brandau/friedrichshain-connection-how-i-built-a-retro-fighting-game-with-ai-and-zero-code-02167f6a2efc (https://medium.com/@david.brandau/friedrichshain-connection-how-i-built-a-retro-fighting-game-with-ai-and-zero-code-02167f6a2efc)
14 Mar 2025
Gaming UX: accessibility, challenges, and design community with Oliver Graff, King
In this episode, we talk with Oliver Graff, UX Designer at King. We explore what makes UX in gaming unique compared to traditional product design, and uncover the unexpected challenges of working with game studios. We also discuss the importance of accessibility in gaming and how to integrate it across teams, as well as secrets to building a strong design community, like UX Salon Barcelona.
UX Salon Barcelona – https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-salon-barcelona/ (https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-salon-barcelona/)
Oliver Fraff – https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-graff/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-graff/)
Sviatoslav Nytka – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/)
14 Feb 2025
Scaling and growing UX teams with Javier Andrés Bargas-Avila, ex-Google & Astrolabium
In this episode, we talk with Javier Andrés Bargas-Avila, UX Director, who has built and scaled UX teams at Google for almost 14 years and recently founded Astrolabium. We discuss the key lessons learned from scaling UX research teams, valuable insights for managers on how to help individuals prepare for senior positions, tips on building an effective CV and portfolio, and explore the vision behind Astrolabium, the company Javier recently founded.
Astrolabium website – http://www.astrolabium.me/ (http://www.astrolabium.me/)
Level up your job search skills (video session with more than two hours of hands-on tips) – https://t.ly/level-up (https://t.ly/level-up)
Javier Andrés Bargas-Avila – https://www.linkedin.com/in/javierbargas/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/javierbargas/)
Sviatoslav Nytka – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/)
20 Dec 2024
Microinteractions, prototyping, and team communication with Zhanna Dziubiak, Opera
UX designer Zhanna Dziubiak shares her expertise on crafting seamless microinteractions, effective prototyping, and harmonious team communication in the digital product design process.
22 Nov 2024
UX writing: career paths, AI potential, and tips for non-writers with Ron Yakar, monday.com
Ron Yakar, UX Writer at monday.com, shares insights on transitioning to UX writing, AI's role in streamlining the process, and practical tips for non-writers.
1 Nov 2024
Design management in large-scale projects: insights from Fernando Hereñu, The Walt Disney Company
Join us for an insightful conversation with Fernando Hereñu, UX Design Manager at The Walt Disney Company. We discuss goal-setting in large projects, inclusivity in design, the importance of mentoring, and valuable advice for future design managers.
LinkedIn - Fernando Hereñu (https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-here%C3%B1u-0127018?miniProfileUrn=urn%3Ali%3Afs_miniProfile%3AACoAAAGHGs4BSZEUh8qoAzCxEgg7zH30iveM_lM)
LinkedIn - Sviatoslav Nytka (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/)
18 Oct 2024
Design systems: accessibility, challenges, and collaboration with Brian Alfaro, The Washington Post
In this episode, we chat with Brian Alfaro, Design Lead at The Washington Post, about the value of design systems and their challenges. We also dive into accessibility and practical tips for designers to bridge the gap with developers and enhance design systems.
The article mentioned in the episode - The Anatomy of a Component Sprint (https://www.figma.com/blog/the-anatomy-of-a-component-sprint/)
LinkedIn - (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-hoene/)Brian Alfaro (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-alfaro-99505895/)
LinkedIn - Sviatoslav Nytka (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/)
28 Sept 2024
Design process, team collaboration, and studio founding with Ian Hoene, ex-Coinbase
Today, we're happy to welcome Ian Hoene, a Senior Product Designer who has previously worked at Coinbase, NBC Universal, and the University of Colorado. He’ll be joining our host Sviatoslav Nytka. Get ready for an exciting conversation as we explore the balance between risk and speed, uncover practical strategies for collaborative work, and dive into the journey of founding a 1624 design studio (https://www.1624.design).
LinkedIn - Ian Hoene (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-hoene/)
LinkedIn - Sviatoslav Nytka (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/)
5 Sept 2024
Mastering empathy and teamwork: insights from Victor Adeyemo
Today, we're happy to welcome Victor Adeyemo a Product Designer at PlayStation. He’ll be joining our host Sviatoslav Nytka. Get ready for an exciting conversation as we uncover the importance of empathy, gain insights into the collaboration process, and learn how to work with the stakeholders.
LinkedIn - Victor Adeyemo (https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeyemo-victor/)
LinkedIn - Sviatoslav Nytka (https://pl.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka)
11 Jul 2024
UX Writing, design systems and UX research with Kateryna Mykytchenko
Today, we're happy to welcome Kateryna Mykytchenko, UX Writer from BetterMe, joining our host Sviatoslav Nytka. Get ready for an exciting conversation as we uncover the value of UX writing, share insights about UX research, and explore how to create great microcopy.
LinkedIn - Kateryna Mykytchenko (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateryna-mykytchenko-aa2632194/)
LinkedIn - Sviatoslav Nytka (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka)
30 May 2024
UX bootcamps, startups, and data visualization with Anthony Myrick-Lawson
Today, we're happy to welcome Anthony Myrick-Lawson, Product Designer from MrBeast, joining our host Sviatoslav Nytka. Get ready for an exciting conversation as we uncover the value of UX bootcamps, share insights about startup environments, and explore how to make complex data easy to understand through effective visualization.
LinkedIn - Anthony Myrick-Lawson (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyricklawson/)
LinkedIn - Sviatoslav Nytka (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka)
28 Feb 2024
Design Synergy: Secrets of Successful Collaboration with Yurii Haliuk
Today, we're happy to welcome Yurii Haliuk, Lead Experience Designer from Eleks. He’ll be joining our host Sviatoslav Nytka. We will delve into the dynamics between product team members, focusing on the collaboration between designers, developers, and business analysts. We’ll explore the benefits of designers having a basic understanding of software engineering and reveal the secrets to successful team collaboration for optimal product success.
LinkedIn - Sviatoslav Nytka (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/overlay/about-this-profile/)
LinkedIn - Yurii Haliuk (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuriy-haliuk/)
Today, we're happy to welcome Slava Shestopalov an NN/g certified Design Lead. Slava shares his design journey, discusses design management, and dives into the significance of web accessibility.
Medium articles by Slava – https://shestopalov.medium.com/ (https://shestopalov.medium.com/)
Slava Shestopalov – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shestopalov (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shestopalov)
Sviatoslav Nytka – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/)
24 Nov 2023
Design dive: Slava Shestopalov about design journey, management & accessibility
Tune in to our first podcast episode as we dive into the world of design with our Design Lead, Sviatoslav, and the super cool designer, Slava Shestopalov.
They share their design journeys, discuss design management, delve into the significance of accessibility, and explore a range of other fascinating topics. This episode promises valuable insights and a new outlook on the ever-changing landscape of design.
LinkedIn - Sviatoslav Nytka (https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/overlay/about-this-profile/)
LinkedIn - Slava Shestopalov (https://www.linkedin.com/in/shestopalov/overlay/about-this-profile/)
Medium - Slava Shestopalov (https://shestopalov.medium.com/?source=user_profile-------------------------------------)
1 Nov 2023
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