The DesignOps Aligned Podcast Show

In this episode, Reginé Gilbert discusses the importance of accessibility in design, the current state of awareness, and the challenges designers and product managers face. She emphasises the need for a shift in mindset...

“Unlocking the Power of Workshops in Design” – Act 02 – Scene 39 – Amanda Gelb Amanda's LinkedIn Profile: ⁠ Amanda's company: ⁠ Summary In this conversation, Naresh Shan and Amanda Gelb discuss the critical role of...

“LinkedIn Brand-building for Designers” – Act 02 – Scene 40 – Thijs Kraan Summary In this engaging conversation, Naresh Shan and Thijs Kraan explore the evolving landscape of design, the importance of leveraging...

Modus Operandi – Episode 7 - Luminous Fragments – Miranda Slayter In this engaging conversation, Naresh Shan and Miranda Slayter explore the current job market's challenges, ethical dilemmas in design, and the impact of...

Modus Operandi – Episode 6 - Whisper Gallery – Noelle Lansford Summary In this episode of the Modus Operandi podcast, hosts Naresh Shan and Noelle Lansford delve into the complexities of collaboration between designers...

"Should Everybody Do Research?" - Act 02 - Scene 38 - Kate Towsey Summary In this episode of the DesignOps Aligned podcast, Naresh Shan speaks with Kate Towsey, a prominent figure in the field of research operations...

Modus Operandi - Episode 3 - Alchemy of Influence - Featuring Miranda Slayter In this conversation, Naresh Shan and Miranda Slayter delve into the evolving role of UX designers, emphasising the importance of education...

“Research is a slow process, but valuable” – Act 02 – Scene 37 – Theo Johnson Summary In this episode, Naresh Shan speaks with Theo Johnson, a senior UX researcher at Microsoft. They discuss the challenges and...

“The Hype of AI: Understanding Its Real Impact” – Act 02 – Scene 36 – Brandon C. White Summary In this conversation, Brandon and Naresh explore the evolving landscape of AI, discussing its impact on business, critical...

“Making Accessibility a Priority” – Act 02 – Scene 35 – Maigen Thomas Summary In this episode of the DesignOps Aligned podcast Maigen Thomas discusses the critical importance of accessibility in design. They explore the...

“The Future of Prototyping: UXPin vs. Figma” – Act 02 – Scene 34 – Jack Behar In this conversation, Naresh Shan and Jack Behar discuss the capabilities and advantages of UXPin, a design and prototyping platform that...

“The New Landscape of Design” – Act 02 – Scene 33 – Thomas Wilson In this episode, Naresh Shan and Thomas discuss the evolving landscape of UX design, emphasising the shift from traditional UI roles to strategic...

“Unlocking the Value of Conferences” – Act 02 – Scene 32 – Damian Martone Leadership Ateliers Training for upcoming design leaders with multiple workshops and masterclasses in Lisbon (April 23-24), Barcelona (May 5-6)...

“Balancing Creativity and Business in Design” - Act 02 - Scene 31 – Alexander Christian In this conversation, Naresh Shan interviews Alex, a seasoned UX leader, about his journey in the design industry, the evolution of...

“Career Strategy Lab: A New Approach to UX Education” - Act 01 - Scene 30 – Sarah Doody In this conversation, Naresh Shan and Sarah Doody discuss the evolution of UX design, the challenges faced by job seekers in the...

“Navigating the Job Market: Insights from Experts” - Act 01 - Scene 29 – Nina & Javier In this episode, Javier Bargas and Nina Weber to discuss the current state of the job market, particularly in the UX design field...

“Why Design Language Matters” - Act 01 - Scene 28 – Ben Callahan In this episode of the DesignOps Aligned podcast, Naresh Shan interviews Ben Callahan, a prominent figure in the design systems space. They discuss the...

“Designing the Future: The Truth About UX” - Act 01 - Scene 27 – Felix Lee In this engaging conversation, Naresh Shan and Felix Lee explore the intricacies of mentorship in the design industry, the impact of social...

“Overcoming Fear in Career Changes Mastering Storytelling in UX Design” - Act 01 - Scene 26 – Ricardo Brito In this engaging conversation, Naresh Shan and Ricardo Brito explore the complexities of career transitions...

" From Curiosity to Clarity: Nikki’s Growth in User Research” - Act 01 - Scene 25 – Nikki Anderson In this engaging conversation, Nikki shares her journey as a user researcher, emphasizing the field's evolution over the...

“Measuring the impact of Content Design” - Act 01 - Scene 24 – Jeremy Dodd In this episode of the Design Ops Align podcast, Jeremy Dodd, a content writer at Atlassian, discusses the critical role of content design in...

" Navigating the Future of UX Testing” - Act 01 - Scene 23 – Alejandro Rivas-Micoud Summary In this episode of DesignOps Aligned, host Naresh Shan welcomes Alejandro Rivas-Micoud, CEO of Userlytics, for a deep dive into...

" Craft will only take you so far in this industry” - Act 01 - Scene 22 – Jeremy Miller In this podcast episode, Jeremy Miller, a well-known UX industry figure, discusses common UX design themes. He discusses the...

"The Value of Design System Knowledge” - Act 01 - Scene 21 – Davy Fung In this episode, Davy Fung explores the evolution of design systems, the importance of collaboration between designers and developers, and the...

"Mastering Agile: Design & Communication in Sync” - Act 01 - Scene 20 – Freya Finnerty summary In this episode of the DesignOps Aligned podcast, Agile Specialist Freya Finnerty discusses the challenges and benefits of...