Eleni Lialiamou, founder of Kimolian and longtime product leader, joins If U Seek to talk about building real agency inside organizations and why product thinking is more than a job title. From redefining how teams execute ideas, to exploring how AI is changing access and creativity, Eleni brings thoughtful energy to big questions about leadership, tooling, and education.Would you like to know more about how good ideas actually get built and what it takes to bring others along the way Then definitely don’t miss this one! 👉 Connect with Eleni on LinkedIn🌐 Learn more about her work at Kimolian Academy🌐 Get in touch with us:Useberry.comLinkedInInstagram
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Designing Practice, Not Process
John Cleere, founder of Unmake and longtime design leader, joins If U Seek to talk about community, communication, and designing the conditions for clarity at work. From starting peer-led groups inside companies to challenging the way teams think about strategy, John shares thoughtful ideas (and some unexpected inspiration from Renaissance art).If you’ve ever tried to influence a team without pulling rank — or wondered how design fits into long-term thinking — this episode is for you.👉 Connect with John on LinkedInFind his book recommendations here: Why Greatness Cannot Be Planned: The Myth of the Objective by Joel Lehman and Kenneth StanleyUncommon Sense, Common Nonsense by Jules Goddard and Tony EcclesConnect the Dots: The Art and Science of Creating Good Luck by Christian BuschThe Business of Belonging: How to Make Community your Competitive Advantage by David SpinksAlchemy: The Surprising Power of Ideas That Don't Make Sense by Rory Sutherland🌐 Get in touch with us:Useberry.comLinkedInInstagram
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Enterprise UX Without Authority
Karen Manhas, Senior UX Designer at Tesco, joins If U Seek to talk about the reality of working in Enterprise UX. From redesigning legacy systems to influencing without a title, Karen shares how internal tools get built, measured, and improved. IF you would like to know more about why this kind of UX work matters more than people think (or some great tips about talking with stakeholders), this episode is for you! -You can see Karen's Miroverse page here, and check out her templates here: https://miro.com/miroverse/profile/Karen-Ma/🌐 Get in touch with us:Useberry.comLinkedInInstagramFacebook
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Is AI Reshaping How We Design?
Kostas Giannakis, Head of Product Design & Research at Next Insurance, joins us to talk about how AI is reshaping the way teams work from faster prototyping to rethinking team structure. He shares how his team uses AI in everyday workflows and what that means for the role of designers(and other team members) today.We also touched on AI-led research interviews, the shrinking space for junior roles, and why culture still matters when everything else is changing. Tune in to hear the full conversation and see where AI might be taking your team next.🌐 Get in touch with us:Useberry.comLinkedInInstagramFacebook
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Research Meets ROI
In this episode, we will have a lovely conversation with Sotiris Sotiropoulos, a lead UX researcher with extensive experience across various industries. Sotiris brings a wealth of knowledge in B2B, B2C, finance, retail, and telecommunications, along with a passion for team education and mentorship. He is currently serving as a lead user researcher at Meta. In this episode, we explore strategies for leveraging research to enhance profitability while prioritizing user needs.
Listeners will learn from Sotiris:
Examples of common usability metrics used to measure product effectiveness and user satisfaction, provide insights into how to assess and optimize user experiences.
Strategies for educating teams on the importance of research and its impact on ROI, including practical approaches for fostering a research-driven culture within organizations.
Recommendations for books and resources to continue education on research methodologies and their application in driving business success that you don't want to miss.
Welcome to "If U Seek," the podcast where curiosity meets the world of user experience. Our title isn't just catchy; it's a gateway to a diverse exploration of UX. Each episode begins with a promise to set the stage for a journey into an interesting UX topic or trend. Whether it's design, research, development, or beyond, we promise to bring bright guests to share new insights and fresh perspectives. Designed to pique your interest and expand your knowledge, "If U Seek" invites listeners to explore the growing field of UX with us. Tune in to find out what each unique episode seeks to reveal.
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