UX Mixtape — Top 10 Podcasts For UX Designers
This compilation of UX listening shows is similar to a mixtape of my favourite tunes.
In the world of technology buzz, it might seem that becoming a great UX designer is easy. After all, the internet offers tones of “skill enhancers” from tutorials to online courses to YT channels and podcasts. Too much of a good thing can be bad, however.
When I landed a UX Designer job some time ago, I started looking for a great inspirational and educational stuff but got swamped by a sheer amount of available materials. That led me to come up with a list of my favorite podcasts.
For me, podcasts are the best way to learn without too much effort. I can smoothly squeeze them into my tight schedule while being on a bus or cooking in my kitchen. Just like my neatly matched playlist.
That’s why this compilation of listening shows is similar to a mixtape of my favorite tunes. They are easy to listen and keep me inspired every day — I bet they can do the same for you.
Put on your headphones and dig deep into the beat! 🎧
99% Invisible • My Top Pick! ❤️🏆❤️
This weekly-updated podcast will take you for a fascinating ride to discover design and architecture. This real gem shows that design is present in every aspect of our life
Why is my top pick? It’s perfectly executed — from top guests, topics selection, and background music to professional hosts.
UXPodcast • This Banging Tune That Everyone Likes
A simple name speaks for itself. Start your podcast adventure right here and enjoy listening about new trends and how rising stars of design mapped out their career paths. UXPodcast is a great twice-monthly updated choice for beginners and professionals as well.
Beyond Users • From a Powerful Crossover Album
A small but fast-growing repository of interviews with the greatest designers. Topics range from UX researching to assessing design. Passionate host, Alan the business designer, can help you understand the relationship between business and design.
Health Redesigned • The Hidden Gem of the Genre
Meet the Hanno team, who are great hosts of the podcast for everyone seeking to uncover digital products, created to improve health and assure wellbeing. Design with a higher purpose.
Workmode: The One With Inspiring Lyrics
Motivational interviews with leading creators covering their designing process. It lets you learn from the best in the UX business. Let’s be open for invaluable insights!
Design Matters • Oldie But Goodie
This is the first (really) podcast about design. At least its website claims it. Interviews with artists, writers, designers, and musicians. It’s a great place to expand your knowledge of design in every possible aspect. You have over 200 shows to choose from.
Good Work • That Song With a Great Story Behind It
Are your lacking inspiration? Listen to plenty of fascinating stories about people, not only designers, seeking to reach their goals despite a plethora of challenges. Good Work is perfect when you need some rest from the design world.
Dollars to Donuts • We All Love Guest Appearances
Interested in real UX research? Check these great interviews with design research professionals. A lot of practical insights from leading researchers.
UI Breakfast Podcast • Featuring Design Rockstars
Regularly updated conversational show hosted by Jane Portman with design experts. Wide-ranging topics from UX/UI trends, products to marketing and more. UI designers should be fully satisfied.
UXpod • Magnificent Album Closer
Despite the name, this Stockholm recorded podcast covers many design related topics, not only UX itself. Notable guests share their insights about business, technology and of course design. If you are interested in technology related topics, this show should suit you well.
Encore!
With hundreds of design podcasts, it’s an enormous job to find the best ones. That’s why I decided to confront the list with my great 10Clouds design team.😍
They added many items to this playlist, and I encourage you to do the same.
