Podcast
UX Pills
Hosted by Elia Maniscalco · EN
🎨 Welcome to the intersection of design and inspiration! 🚀 As a seasoned designer and passionate design educator with a decade of experience shaping creative landscapes, I am thrilled to embark on a new venture – my first podcast!
🔍 Exploring the dynamic realms of design, creativity, and innovation has been my lifelong commitment. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working on diverse projects that span industries, from branding to user experience, always pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. My journey has been fueled by a relentless curiosity to unravel the profound impact of design on our everyday lives.
🎙️ Now, I am excited to bring my expertise and insights to a broader audience through my podcast.
📚 Beyond the pixels and Pantone colours, my podcast celebrates the narratives that shape our world. Whether you're a seasoned designer seeking fresh perspectives or a design enthusiast eager to learn, this podcast is your passport to the fascinating universe where creativity meets impact.
🚀 Join me on this exciting adventure – let's redefine design, one episode at a time. Subscribe, tune in, and let the conversations begin!
#DesignInFocus #PodcastDebut #DesignEducation #CreativeConversations #UXUIDesign
🔍 Exploring the dynamic realms of design, creativity, and innovation has been my lifelong commitment. Over the years, I've had the privilege of working on diverse projects that span industries, from branding to user experience, always pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling. My journey has been fueled by a relentless curiosity to unravel the profound impact of design on our everyday lives.
🎙️ Now, I am excited to bring my expertise and insights to a broader audience through my podcast.
📚 Beyond the pixels and Pantone colours, my podcast celebrates the narratives that shape our world. Whether you're a seasoned designer seeking fresh perspectives or a design enthusiast eager to learn, this podcast is your passport to the fascinating universe where creativity meets impact.
🚀 Join me on this exciting adventure – let's redefine design, one episode at a time. Subscribe, tune in, and let the conversations begin!
#DesignInFocus #PodcastDebut #DesignEducation #CreativeConversations #UXUIDesign
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10. Season Finale: Launch your career in UXUI Design.
Mar 11, 202400:06:36Tap to summarize🚀 Ready to launch your career in UX/UI Design? Join me in the season finale of UX Pills, where we've curated a powerhouse of insights to guide you on your design journey! From crafting a standout portfolio to becoming a master of soft skills, this episode is your ultimate toolkit for breaking into the dynamic world of UX/UI. Listen for tips, strategies, and inspiration to fuel your design aspirations. Ready to turn your passion into a profession? 💼🌟 Hit play now and let's make your design dreams take flight! 🎧✨
Transcribe →9. The UX of Conversational Interfaces
Mar 7, 202400:06:14Tap to summarize🗣️ Dive into the future of UX with our latest UX Pills episode, where we explore the fascinating realm of Conversational Interfaces! 🚀 Join me as we unravel the magic behind voice-activated systems and chatbots, discovering how these interfaces redefine user interactions. From the intricacies of natural language processing to the art of crafting engaging conversations, this episode is your guide to making technology feel more human and intuitive. Ready to decode the secrets of Conversational UX? 🎙️💬 Hit play now and let's embark on a journey where every word matters! 🎧🌟
Transcribe →8. Material Girls in a Virtual Playground
Mar 4, 202400:07:40Tap to summarize🌐 Immerse yourself in the future of UX with our latest UX Pills episode! 🚀 Join me as we unravel the captivating worlds of Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. From mind-bending experiences to game-changing technologies, this episode explores how VR and AR are reshaping user interactions. Get ready to redefine the boundaries of UX and dive into a realm where reality meets innovation. 🕶️💡 Ready to be amazed? Hit play now and step into the future with UX Pills! 🎧🌟
Transcribe →7. Of Usability, Heuristics and Design Patterns
Jan 15, 202400:06:41Tap to summarize🔍 In this episode of UX Pills we unravel the essentials of Usability, we introduce the Ten Heuristics by Jacob Nielsen, and the concept of Design Patterns. Explore the fundamental principles of creating user-friendly designs, emphasizing clarity, consistency, and feedback for interfaces that users adore.💬 This episode serves as your guide to understanding the crucial elements that define usability. Dive into design principles like simplicity, flexibility, and error prevention, discovering their role in crafting intuitive, efficient, and enjoyable interfaces. 🚀 Drop your questions in the comments, hit subscribe, and let's embark on a journey to elevate the usability of your designs together!
Transcribe →6. Mobile, Responsive, Native
Jan 11, 202400:05:46Tap to summarize📱 In our latest UX Pills episode, we dive into the captivating world of Mobile Design! We'll explore the magic of both responsive and native design, uncovering the secrets to craft seamless mobile experiences. This episode is your guide to understanding the unique strengths of responsive design for flexible layouts and the tailored excellence of native design for platform-specific interactions. Discover the principles that make your designs adapt effortlessly to various screens and platforms.🚀 Hungry for more insights? Drop your questions in the comments, hit subscribe, and let's embark on this mobile design journey together!
Transcribe →5. A tale of Accessibility, Diversity and Inclusion
Jan 8, 202400:05:28Tap to summarize🌐 Dive into the importance of inclusivity in our latest UX Pills episode on Design Accessibility! Join me in this journey to understand how accessible design not only improves user experiences but also empowers individuals of all abilities to navigate the digital landscape effortlessly. We'll cover some basic concepts including the idea of permanent vs temporary impairment, and how to ensure that your designs cater to diverse needs. Whether you're a designer, developer, or just passionate about inclusivity, this episode is your key to fostering a more accessible and socially responsible online world. Drop your questions in the comments, hit subscribe, and let's champion design that truly matters! 🚀🌍
Transcribe →4. One Design System to rule them all
Jan 4, 202400:05:54Tap to summarize💊 Dive into the heart of design innovation with another dose of UX Pills!🚀 In our latest episode, we will introduce the secret to consistent design choices and user experiences: Design Systems! 🎨 Today, we'll explore how Design Systems are the secret sauce behind visually stunning and user-friendly interfaces. Discover the elements that make up these structured toolkits, from colour palettes to typography, and learn how they streamline workflows, foster collaboration, and ensure design consistency. Consider this episode your introduction to how to create efficient, scalable, and future-proof designs.🌈 Drop your questions in the comments, hit subscribe, and let's embark on a design revolution together!
Transcribe →3. Wireframes, prototypes and all that jazz!
Dec 28, 202300:06:30Tap to summarize🚀 Ready for your third dose of UX Pills? After a short Christmas break, we are back, back, back again with a new episode packed with cool stuff and info! 🎨 In this episode, we explore Wireframes and Prototyping and their importance in the UX process, as they help us shape seamless user experiences. We'll delve into their roles as blueprints and interactive storytellers, providing insights, tips, and a dash of design magic.🌐 Drop your questions in the comments, hit subscribe, and let's design a user-friendly world together!
Transcribe →2. Understanding your Users with User Research
Dec 21, 202300:08:15Tap to summarize🚀🕵️♀️ Dive deep into some real UX detective work in the second episode of UX Pills with your Design doctor, Elia! This time, we're curing bad design by unlocking the secrets of user research.🎯🧠 Discover why understanding your users is the ultimate superpower in user-centric design, and how user research is the critical component that tailors products to meet users' needs. 📋🗣️ From on-the-ground detective work to sifting through digital archives, let's embark on an investigation as we explore surveys, user interviews, and usability testing in our toolkit of investigation methods.
Transcribe →1. What the heck is UX?
Dec 18, 202300:05:53Tap to summarize🎙️ Dive into the captivating world of UX design with 'UX Pills' – the podcast where we cure bad design, one pill at a time! 🌐 In today's episode, we unravel the mysteries of UX design, breaking down the acronym and exploring why it matters in today's tech-driven world.🎨 Have you ever been frustrated with a website or thrilled by a seamless app experience? That's the magic of UX! Join me, Elia, on this journey as we discover how UX designers, the unsung heroes of the digital realm, create experiences that are not just visually appealing but also incredibly user-friendly. 🍕 From preventing anchovy mishaps during online pizza orders to boosting customer satisfaction and driving business success, UX design is the secret sauce behind it all.🕵️♂️ Consider this episode your initiation into the world of UX design, where we unpack principles, share real-life examples, and debunk a few myths along the way. 🚀 Ready to stay curious, user-friendly, and design for a better digital world? Tune in now and make the web a better place, one user-friendly experience at a time.
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