Freelancing is a future topic and freelancing is likely to become a much bigger topic in the future for creatives due to several reasons: Remote work: With the rise of remote work and the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more companies are opting for flexible work arrangements. This trend is likely to continue, making freelancing a more attractive option for creatives. Increased demand for flexible work: Many creatives are seeking more control over their work schedule and lifestyle, and freelancing provides that flexibility. As demand for this type of work arrangement increases, freelancing is likely to become a more popular option. Technology advancements: With the increasing availability of online platforms and tools, it is easier than ever for creatives to find freelance work and connect with clients. This has made freelancing more accessible and appealing to a wider range of people. Cost savings: Hiring freelancers can be more cost-effective for companies, as they don't have to provide benefits and other perks associated with full-time employees. This can lead to an increase in demand for freelancers. Career advancement: Freelancing can provide creatives with the opportunity to work on a wider range of projects, gain new skills, and build their portfolio. This can lead to career advancement and greater job opportunities in the future. ✨ Waitinglist AI for Designer Sign up for the AI for Designer Waitinglist (Launching in december) 💌 Newsletter Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX Newsletter Find me on Socials 📸 Instagram @ux.patricia 🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia 🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners 📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
Today with Burkhard Müller, the Chief Digital Officer at Mutabor in Hamburg where he is focussing on society centered design, web3 and metaverse projects, Burkhard is considered to be one of the leading voices in his field. In this interview, we talk about the Metaverse and what is important right now for us designers, we talked about the importance of immersion and how the internet might evolve in the next decade. This episode is packed with lots of tips and insights. So, sit back, relax and join us as we learn from Burkhard Müller. Find Burkhard Müller: https://www.linkedin.com/in/burkhard-müller-02a92922/ ✨ Waitinglist AI for Designer Sign up for the AI for Designer Waitinglist (Launching in december) 💌 Newsletter Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX Newsletter Find me on Socials 📸 Instagram @ux.patricia 🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia 🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners 📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
Today, we're going to be talking about why the metaverse isn't here yet. Enjoy this episode! ✨ Waitinglist AI for Designer Sign up for the AI for Designer Waitinglist (Launching in december) 💌 Newsletter Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX Newsletter Find me on Socials 📸 Instagram @ux.patricia 🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia 🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners 📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
I am going to talk about the ways in which ChatGPT, a powerful language model developed by OpenAI, can support UX designers in their workflow. I am always curious about what these tools mean for UX designers? and I tried them out for different parts of the UX process and I am impressed. Before we talk 8 ways how you can use ChatGPT in your UX workflow ChatGPT is a language model developed by OpenAI. It is based on the GPT (Generative Pre-trained Transformer) architecture, which is a machine learning model that is trained on a large dataset of text to generate natural language text. OpenAI trained ChatGPT on a massive dataset of conversational text and fine-tuned it to understand and respond to natural language inputs. The goal of ChatGPT is to allow users to interact with a machine in a more natural and human-like way. It is a product of the research and development efforts of OpenAI team, with the goal of creating advanced AI models that can assist users in various tasks. ChatGPT is a computer program that can understand and respond to what people say or write. It's like a magic box that can answer your questions and have a conversation with you. It's been taught many things, so it knows a lot about different topics and can give you information or help you with tasks. It's like having a personal helper that you can talk to through a computer. How I integrate ChatGPT in my UX workflow: Content generation aka writing Desk Research User Research Ideation & Inspiration Prototyping Wireframing Summarising Accessibility Testing ✨ Waitinglist AI for Designer Sign up for the AI for Designer Waitinglist (Launching in december) 💌 Newsletter Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX Newsletter Find me on Socials 📸 Instagram @ux.patricia 🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia 🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners 📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
A well-crafted design can open the door to powerful opportunities. It’s not just about aesthetics; a carefully considered color scheme that resonates with our target audience has an undeniable psychological effect - think red for power and strength, or blue for trustworthiness. But interactive motion scrolling takes us even further by allowing us to craft engaging stories and offers which build meaningful connections between brands and their audiences. When done right, it's nothing short of magical! Apple's product pages are a journey you'll never forget. For years, they've been using motion scrolling to create an exciting and interactive experience that immerses visitors in the world of their products. Whether it be watching MacBooks fly across the screen as you scroll or functions being carefully staged for visual appeal - Apple has developed a unique way of story-telling through technology that truly allows us all to discover something new every time we visit! Here are some cool examples https://agencecartier.com/fr/?_ga=2.30935676.2100414065.1672652993-1361120236.1672652993 https://www.ju.st/learn https://www.mirrows.co/home/ http://everylastdrop.co.uk https://www.apple.com/iphone-14-pro/ ✨ Waitinglist AI for Designer Sign up for the AI for Designer Waitinglist (Launching in december) 💌 Newsletter Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX Newsletter Find me on Socials 📸 Instagram @ux.patricia 🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia 🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners 📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
As we enter into a new year, it is important to stay abreast of trends and changes in order to ensure that projects are as successful as possible. The world of UX is constantly evolving and staying up-to-date with emerging trends may make all the difference when trying to create something innovative. Here we will explore seven key user experience (UX) trends for 2023 that could help inform our work moving forward. Let’s talk about trends ✨ 1️⃣ Experiences UX design shifts its focus from efficiency to experience. 2️⃣ Blind spots in a user journey Brands need to create captivating interactive experiences on their error pages etc. 3️⃣ Advanced Interactions Captivating hover effect can draw users in and leave them wanting more. 4️⃣ Storytelling Strategically incorporating special visuals along our journey. 5️⃣ Chatbots Let’s talk: challenge ahead to make conversations feel personal 6️⃣ AR / VR / MR Creating hybrid digital/real worlds experiences 7️⃣ Metaverse Creating an interconnected virtual economy where physical and digital realities converge. What are your thoughts? ✨ Waitinglist AI for Designer Sign up for the AI for Designer Waitinglist (Launching in december) 💌 Newsletter Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX Newsletter Find me on Socials 📸 Instagram @ux.patricia 🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia 🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners 📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
What are the big UX trends for the upcoming year? I am sharing my top 10 trends with you to get the year 2021 started. You can also check out my article about the topic on medium: https://medium.com/p/b3de8a74bf00/edit And my YouTube video coming soon!!! Make sure to say "hi" on instagram @ux.patricia or @future_of_ux Hear you in the future! ✨
How do you scale design teams while keeping creativity alive? How does AI fit into the future of UX?In this episode, I sit down with Jade Tomlin, Executive Creative Director at Huge, to explore the challenges and opportunities of designing at scale, fostering collaboration in large teams, and integrating AI into the creative process.Jade shares her insights on:✅ The key principles of great collaboration in design teams✅ How to balance creativity with scalability in digital products✅ The role of AI in enhancing—not replacing—designers✅ Essential skills and mindsets for today’s UX professionalsWhether you're a UX designer, a creative leader, or simply curious about the future of design, this episode is packed with practical insights, career advice, and thought-provoking discussions.Resources mentioned:Fei-Fei Li AI & the Real World - AI TED Talk A prominent figure in artificial intelligence and computer vision, known for her research in these fields and her role in academia and industry. She's also been involved in initiatives promoting diversity and inclusion in AI. Medium Articles - Product Design in the age of AI Article - Designing for Dashboards Article - Stop Designing Chat Based AI Tools Article Newsletter - The Rundown AI HereThe latest AI news, understand why it matters, and learn how to apply it in your work — 5 minutes updates.Book (for those looking for a mindset shift) - It's not how good you are, it's how good you want to be. - by Paul ArdenFind Jade Tomlin:LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadetomlinIG - https://www.instagram.com/jadetomlin_Medium - https://jadetomlin.medium.comHuge Inc - https://www.hugeinc.comOther resources💻 ✨Waiting list for the AI Academy: 6-week Bootcamp to Learn How to Master AI as a Designer→Get notified when doors are opening again👉 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 NewsletterFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
In this episode, we unravel the incredible potential of Apple Vision Pro and discover the countless real-world applications it offers. From revolutionizing healthcare diagnostics to transforming the way we interact with augmented reality, this advanced visual technology pushes the boundaries of innovation. Join us as we discuss specific use cases that highlight how Apple Vision Pro is paving the way for a more intuitive and efficient future. Whether you're an industry professional, a tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the latest advancements, this episode is a must-listen to grasp the incredible possibilities unlocked by Apple Vision Pro. ✨ Waitinglist AI for Designer Sign up for the AI for Designer Waitinglist (Launching in december) 💌 Newsletter Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX Newsletter Find me on Socials 📸 Instagram @ux.patricia 🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia 🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners 📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
In this episode I talked to Vitaly Friedmann, he is a designer, developer and founder of the smashing magazine. We talked about ehtical design and how to design for a better web! References: Cyrillic Design: https://cyrillic.design/ Japanese websites https://responsive-jp.com/ His talk at the awwwards conference: https://www.awwwards.com/talk-bringing-personality-back-to-the-web-with-smashing-magazine-co-founder-vitaly-friedman-at-awwwards-new-york.html Social Channels: smashingmagazine blog: https://www.smashingmagazine.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/smashingmag Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smashingmagazine/ ✨ Waitinglist AI for Designer Sign up for the AI for Designer Waitinglist (Launching in december) 💌 Newsletter Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX Newsletter Find me on Socials 📸 Instagram @ux.patricia 🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia 🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners 📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
In this episode I am sharing my own learnings about the future of interfaces and talk about future trends for interfaces. What is the first thing that comes in our mind when you think about interfaces of the future? Probably things we have seen in movies like iron man or star trek. 6 FUTURE AREAS FOR INTERFACES: 1. All Senese 2. Hierarchies 3. Voice design 4. Augmented Reality 5. Task focussed 6. Natural Find the medium article here: https://medium.com/@patriciareiners/why-stealing-ideas-from-science-fiction-with-kill-ux-6d69c05fc970
In this episode, I had the great honor to talk to Khoi Vinh. Khoi is the Principal Designer at Adobe, also a writer and leading figure in the design community. He writes a widely read blog on design and technology at Subtraction.com and he hosts "Wireframe", an awesome documentary podcast about design. Previously, Khoi was co-founder and CEO of Mixel, Design Director of The New York Times Online and cofounder of a design studio. He was named one of Fast Company’s “fifty most influential designers" in America. Khoi shared his vision about the future of design and the importance of democratizing design in our society. We also talked about the future of tools. He is working on a design tool called adobe xd which shapes the way many designer design experiences. Find Khoi: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/khoi - Wireframe podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/de/podcast/wireframe/id1437677219 - Subtraction: https://www.subtraction.com - XD ideas: https://xd.adobe.com/ideas/ ✨ Waitinglist AI for Designer Sign up for the AI for Designer Waitinglist (Launching in december) 💌 Newsletter Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX Newsletter Find me on Socials 📸 Instagram @ux.patricia 🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia 🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners 📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
Bilgi Karan is the UX lead at IKEA and responsible for the smart home services and IoT products. What so interesting about Bilgi's works at IKEA is that he is combining physical and digital experiences with consideration of the context. And as probably many of you know I am super fascinated by everything that happens beyond the screen. So, Bilgi shared his tips about how to start designing for all 5 senses and also what’s important designing beyond the screen. We also talked about the future and how he sees the industry today and the importance of voice design and augmented reality. Find Bilgi: Linkedin: https://se.linkedin.com/in/bilgikaran Twitter: https://twitter.com/machineerror Medium: https://medium.com/@MachineError Website: https://www.bilgikaran.com/philosophy
In this episode, I spoke with Martina Gobec, she is a strategic design manager at vertical in Copenhagen. We talked about her journey from Visual design to experience design to ending up being a design manager. Martina shared her learning on this journey and how to think more strategically within the design process. She shared her vision about the role of design in the future. We also talked about the importance of ethics and sustainability in our future design process. Find Martina Gobec: Medium: https://medium.com/@martinagobec Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martinagobec/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/frecklem Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freckle_m/ Her resources McKInsey Business Value of Design report, Bud Cadell and his company Nobl, focusing on organisational design, Stop designing for yesterday(sdfy), Jane Fulton Suri, John Maeda, Benedict Evans, Jessica Walsh, Jon Kolko, UK Design Council, Nathan Shedroff, Christina Wodtke, Julie Zhuo, Leisa Reichelt, Mike Monteiro
In this episode, I spoke with John Couch. He is currently the Vice President, Product Design for Hulu. We talked about industry trends at the moment and how the view on design is changing in our society and the business environment at the moment. He shared his vision about storytelling and finding inspiration in many creative areas. But most importantly he shared his vision about the future of design and those skills will become important in the future. Resources: Book, Blink, Malcolm Gladwell Podcast, Design Matter’s, Debbie Millman Podcast, The Tim Ferriss Show Find John Couch : • Website: john-couch.com • Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncouch/ • Medium: https://medium.com/@johnscouch ✨ Waitinglist AI for Designer Sign up for the AI for Designer Waitinglist (Launching in december) 💌 Newsletter Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX Newsletter Find me on Socials 📸 Instagram @ux.patricia 🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia 🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners 📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube
In this very first episode we explored immersive spaces with Gion Tummers, a UX Designer at Demodern from Hamburg. He is working across a wide range of disciplines and new technologies. In our Interview he shared his experiences about designing with Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. We were talking about the chances and challenges of those technologies and how to get started. But also about the future of design and all the skills which will become important in the future. Resources: - Medium: Start at UX, OneZero, Technologyor anywhere you prefer. Follow some writers and let the algorithm do its recommendation magic.* - Slack Groups, like Designer Hangout. Here’s a large selectionfor all kinds of topics. - Prototyping for VR in VR - Prototyping for AR - Design Process bei Dropbox - Hyper Island Toolbox His projects at Decodern: - Discovery Dock(VR/AR im Form Projection Mapping): - IKEA Immerse(VR): - Peta Eye to Eye(VR): - Real-time Projection Mapping(AR/Projection Mapping):
AI is moving incredibly fast. Every week there is a new tool, a new model, a new headline. For designers it can feel impossible to keep up. But you do not need to know everything. You just need to understand the foundations, the language and the big trends.In this episode I take you through a clear overview of what really matters in AI right now. We cover the basics of AI, the art of prompting, the rise of AI agents, vibe coding, responsible AI and the key trends for 2025 and beyond.🔑 Key LearningsWhat generative AI is and why it feels so different from old machine learningHow to use simple prompting frameworks to get better resultsWhy AI agents will become part of every product and workflowWhat vibe coding means and how you can experiment with it as a designerHow to think about responsibility, ethics and the future of AI in your own workBy the end you will know more about AI than 99 percent of people out there and you will be able to join the conversation with confidence.Prompting Framework:Here’s a simple framework I use called CLEAR. Easy to remember:Clarity — What exactly do you want? Be specific.Layers of context — Who’s the audience, what’s the tone, what format do you need?Examples — Show a sample of what good looks like.Assess — Review the output critically.Refine — Iterate until it works.Iteration Frameworkframework: RESET.Revisit — Did I give enough context or examples?Extract — Break down long prompts into shorter ones.Say it differently — Rephrase or try an analogy.Enforce rules — Add constraints like word count, format, or style.Test again — Try, tweak, repeat.Framework: RESET.Revisit — Did I give enough context or examples?Extract — Break down long prompts into shorter ones.Say it differently — Rephrase or try an analogy.Enforce rules — Add constraints like word count, format, or style.Test again — Try, tweak, repeat.👉 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
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
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
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