#123 The 3 UX Skills That Will Still Matter After AI Takes Over
AI is changing the way we design fast. Tools are writing copy, generating wireframes and even running research. It is easy to wonder what is left for us as designers.In this episode I share the three core UX skills that will always matter no matter how powerful AI gets. You will hear personal stories from my own projects and workshops plus practical tips on how to practice and strengthen these skills yourself.🔑 Key LearningsWhy critical thinking and synthesis are more important than everHow empathy and storytelling can change the direction of a projectWhat system design and ethics mean in practice and how to apply themBy the end you will see why design is not disappearing, it is evolving. And these human skills are what will keep you relevant, valuable and future proof in the age of AI.👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 minAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻→ Sign up for the waiting list💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#122 AI Agents 2.0: Real-World Cases and the New UX Principles We Need
AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Enrollment starts Sep 01 ✨ → Sign up for the waiting listIn this episode of Future of UX, we’re not just talking theory — we’re diving into real-world applications of AI agents already showing up in products people use every day. We’ll explore:Google’s Search AI Mode, which can book your dinner instead of just showing linksClaude Artifacts, transforming chat into an interactive co-creation workspaceMeta’s AI Studio Agents in WhatsApp and Instagram, sending proactive messages(Optional) Microsoft’s multi-agent orchestration in Copilot StudioWe’ll also look at the new UX principles these cases reveal — from delegation UX to proactivity UX, multi-agent UX, and moving from chats to workspaces. And I’ll compare them with the classic UX heuristics we’ve relied on for years, like visibility, control, and consistency.And a quick reminder: my course AI for Designers starts a brand-new round on September 15th. It’s a cohort-based bootcamp with weekly masterclasses, deep dives, and a hands-on project for your portfolio. Enrollment is only open for a short time — once spots are filled, it’s closed. Learn more at ai-for-designers.com.Resources:Jakob Nielsen’s 10 Usability Heuristics — still highly relevant when we think about AI agent UXFollow Future of UX on LinkedIn for updates and community insights✨ Enjoyed the episode? Share it with a friend or team, post it on LinkedIn or Instagram, and don’t forget to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!I’d love to hear your feedback! Find us on Instagram @ux.patricia & @futureofux_podcast or on LinkedIn Patricia Reiners & Future of UX👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#121 Prompt-Driven Design: How to Use Prompts as a Creative Superpower
AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Enrollment starts Sep 01 ✨ → Sign up for the waiting listIn this tutorial-style episode of Future of UX, we’re exploring one of the most essential skills for designers working with AI today: prompting.Prompting isn’t just about cool outputs. It’s becoming the new interface for design. When you know how to prompt well, it transforms your workflow, your creativity, and your speed.Here’s what we’ll cover:Why prompting is a true creative superpower for designersThe basics of writing effective prompts (like creative briefs for AI)Advanced patterns and techniques you can reuse again and againHow different tools — ChatGPT, Midjourney, Figma AI, Uizard and more — respond to promptingReal-world examples of designers using prompting in their daily workWhether you’re brand new to AI or already experimenting, this episode will give you practical strategies to take your prompting to the next level.✨ Enjoyed the episode? Share it with a friend or team, post it on LinkedIn or Instagram, and don’t forget to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!I’d love to hear your feedback! Find us on Instagram @ux.patricia & @futureofux_podcast or on LinkedIn Patricia Reiners & Future of UX👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#120 The GPT-5 Upgrade: What It Really Means for UX & Product Design
AI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Enrollment starts Sep 01 ✨ → Sign up for the waiting listIn this episode of Future of UX, I share my honest review of the new GPT 5 after testing it intensively for a week.If you have been on LinkedIn, X, or Instagram lately, you have seen mixed reactions. Some people are excited. Others say it is not a big deal or even that they are disappointed. I have a different view and explain why GPT 5 is an important upgrade for designers.In this episode you will learn:What is actually new in GPT 5 beyond the marketing claimsHow GPT 5 compares to GPT 4How GPT 5 can improve workflows for UX and product designers, including prototyping, research, content creation, and conversational interface designKey highlights include:Dual mode thinking that is fast when needed and deep when the task requires reasoningA massive 400k token context window that can process full research projects or product specs in one goSignificantly fewer hallucinations which makes the model more reliable for UX copy, research synthesis, and technical detailsBetter coding and prototyping capabilities, improved tone and personality control, and stronger multimodal featuresBy the end of this episode, you will understand why GPT 5 is more than a small upgrade and why you should test it in your own design process before making a final judgment.✨ Enjoyed the episode?Share it with a friend or team, post it on LinkedIn or Instagram, and don’t forget to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!I’d love to hear your feedback! Find us on Instagram @ux.patricia & @futureofux_podcast or on LinkedIn Patricia Reiners & Future of UX👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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#119 5 AI Shifts UX Designers Can’t Ignore
💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer. Opening in September.→ Sign up for the waiting listToday, I’m breaking down the five biggest tech shifts from the past month that every designer should understand.This isn’t just about headlines — it’s about how these changes are quietly transforming what it means to design user experiences.In this episode, we explore:Meta’s push toward wearable superintelligence — and what it means for designing beyond the screenThe U.S. strategy of AI deregulation — and how it shifts responsibility onto design teamsOpenAI’s rollout of GPT agents — and the rise of goal-based UXTesla’s $16.5B AI chip strategy — and what it means for UX in physical systemsAnd why some companies now pay $350K/year for AI-savvy designersBy the end, you’ll walk away with a clear, easy-to-digest overview of what’s changing — and how you can adapt your mindset and skillset to lead in this new era.🔗 Resources & Links MentionedMeta’s Superintelligence Labs announcement→ https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/18/meta-superintelligence-lab-ai-glasses/U.S. AI Action Plan overview→ https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/news-updates/2025/07/05/national-ai-action-plan-unveiled/The Guardian: How Big Tech is restructuring around AI→ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jul/28/techscape-ai-google-meta-amazonCluely AI Design Job Post ($350K/year)→ https://cluely.com/careersTesla’s $16.5B deal with Samsung for AI chips→ https://www.reuters.com/technology/tesla-inks-165b-deal-with-samsung-ai-chips-2025-07-25/✨ Enjoyed the episode?Share it with a friend or team, post it on LinkedIn or Instagram, and don’t forget to leave a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts!I’d love to hear your feedback! Find us on Instagram @ux.patricia & @futureofux_podcast or on LinkedIn Patricia Reiners & Future of UX👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
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Welcome to „The Future of UX“ - the podcast about the future of UX Design, where we explore how emerging technologies like AI, AR, VR, and the metaverse will impact user experience design. Join Patricia Reiners as they sit down with experts and thought leaders from the world of tech and design to discuss the latest trends, insights, and best practices in the field of UX.
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