The Podcast where UX Designers Chris, Divyen and Greg discuss some of the lesser talked about realities of working as a designer in UX. Each episode they'll pick a topic and ask the question; What the UX?
24. Is 'Design Engineer' the next evolution of the Design role?
In this episode, we explore the evolving role of design engineering in the age of AI, how it impacts workflows, and what skills are becoming essential for designers and engineers alike.
19 Apr 2026
23. Who killed the design process?
Timestamps:00:21 - The origins of the clickbait claim and the podcast’s real message02:06 - Why the episode felt like a sales pitch and the critique of AI hype03:15 - How design is an evolving process not a fixed formula05:04 - The misconception of the design process as a rigid manual06:11 - The significance of the double diamond framework in modern design07:07 - How tools like Figma continue to support traditional and innovative workflows08:27 - AI's limitations in decision-making and human judgment09:28 - The context of AI adoption across different industries and company sizes10:06 - Bubble thinking: Silicon Valley bias vs enterprise realities12:45 - Critical thinking, design crits, and maintaining human oversight14:35 - How AI might flip the standard design sequence16:07 - The evolution of prototyping: Cheaper, faster, but still human-driven18:09 - The opportunity for design to play a strategic, coaching role19:28 - Creating overwhelming options and data-driven decision paralysis20:42 - The ethics of AI, automation, and moral considerations22:23 - The AI-driven vending machine as a metaphor for automation23:48 - The limitations of current design tools like Figma28:15 - The battle between tactile creativity and AI-supported design31:54 - Growing skepticism of "loyalty" to tools, not processes33:00 - The role of stories, hype, and storytelling in design narratives35:00 - Why “long live the design process” remains relevant36:34 - Wrap-up: The value of structured processes and critical human involvement
7 Feb 2026
22. Why is Systems Thinking so important?
In this episode, we delve into the concept of systems thinking, particularly in the context of UX design. The episode concludes with reflections on the increasing relevance of systems thinking in addressing design challenges.
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