Ioana uncovers a bunch of other eye-opening insights she learned at the TED AI Vienna conference, such as how AI could actually widen inequality, possesses surprisingly strong persuasive power, might be making us intellectually lazy, and is completely transforming the way scientific research is conducted.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Check out these links:Enroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyJoin Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#153 What I relearned from being a Product Manager
Anfi shares valuable lessons she learned while trying her hand as a Product Manager—insights that aren't typically included in job descriptions.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#152 How to nail your portfolio one-liner
Anfi and Ioana discuss how to craft an effective one-liner for your portfolio.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • What exactly is a one-liner, and why is it important to focus on it?• What are the common pitfalls when crafting a one-liner?• What essential elements should a strong one-liner include?• What are some examples of good and bad one-liners?• How can you personalize your one-liner to reflect who you are, incorporating your past experiences and future aspirations?Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#151 Designers become curators: UX in the age of generative UI
Ioana explores how AI is transforming the role of designers from creators to curators and editors of machine-generated outputs.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • When did you first notice AI design outputs starting to look the same?• If our role shifts to curation—similar to art curators—what qualities define a design curator?• Are we still truly creating, or have we become editors and directors of AI-generated work? Are we building solutions as before, or primarily guiding and shaping AI outputs?Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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#150 What are design interviews really screening you for in 2025?
Anfi and Ioana discuss the essential qualities recruiters seek in designers, the growing importance of AI literacy, and strategies for confidently showcasing skills to succeed in interviews and thrive in the design industry of 2025.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: • What qualities do recruiters universally look for during designer interviews? What's the most important trait they’re scanning for?• Do you think AI literacy is becoming a key factor in interviews? How can tools and AI skills influence hiring decisions?• What’s your best advice for landing a design job? How should someone present themselves in interviews—especially if they’re naturally soft-spoken? How can they demonstrate confidence and adaptability to thrive as a designer in 2025?Mentioned in this episode:Hang's website onlyfaangs.design Check out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterIoana's Domestika course Create a Learning StrategyEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.Into UX design online course by Anfisa❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram
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