Best Dan Brophy Podcasts (2025)

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Accessible design systems with Karen Hawkins 36:40

22h ago36:40

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S03E11 (#339). Karen Hawkins, accessible design practice lead at Level access and chair of the W3C ARRM group joins us to discuss accessibility and design systems. Design systems can really help improve accessibility, but in reality design teams often don’t know their exact responsibilities, leading to accessibility gaps in implementation. We talk …

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Designer burnout with Katrina Alcorn 40:12

16d ago40:12

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S03E10 (#338). About 15 years ago Katrina Alcorn suffered from burnout while managing a team of designers and raising a family. Drawing from her own experience, Katrina highlights during our conversation the importance of autonomy, connection, as well as purpose in the workplace. We discuss the ways in which burnout can be avoided and how to create…

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Headspace with Cal Thompson 48:44

30d ago48:44

48:44

S03E09 (#337). Cal Thompson, VP of Product Design and Research at Headspace, joins us to talk about the evolution of Headspace from a pure mindfulness app to a comprehensive mental health platform, including health coaches and therapists. We chat about Headspace’s internal culture and how they manage being a healthy workplace as a health company. W…

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UX for business with Joel Marsh 44:24

1M ago44:24

44:24

S03E08 (#336). Inspired by feedback from his booked UX for beginners, Joel Marsh has written UX for business. A comprehensive guide for designers navigating real-world challenges. We talk to him about his own journey from design principles to practical business applications. We chat about Joel’s VDP methodology: Value, Diagnosis, and Probability, e…

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Service literacy with Lou Downe 41:29

2M ago41:29

41:29

S03E07 (#335). Lou Downe, author of Good Services and former director of design for the UK government joins us in this episode. We sat down with Lou and asked—Where is service design going wrong, and are we even doing service design? Among the topics we discussed were: The complexity of modern services and the complete reliance on infrastructure, a…

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Defending against evil with Aarathi Krishnan 40:39

2M ago40:39

40:39

S03E06 (#334). Aarathi Krishnan is an international aid expert, specialising in humanitarian futures and strategic foresight. In a world where the sets of rules that have governed us as humanity are rapidly changing, how will we know if the solutions that we are designing now are going to be fit for purpose? Aarathi pushes the importance of account…

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Fail early 42:42

3M ago42:42

42:42

S03E05 (#333). A linkshow. James and Per discuss two articles they’ve stumbled on. This time we feature articles about things that slow down your website’s experience and why you can’t do anything about it plus the concept of “failing early” but not in a “failing fast” startup way. Article one is Six things that slow down your site’s UX (and why yo…

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More systems thinking with Sheryl Cababa 48:47

3M ago48:47

48:47

S03E04 (#332). Two years on from when Sheryl Cababa released Closing The Loop, her book about systems thinking for designers, we hear Sheryls reflections and insights about what she’s learnt during that time and we grapple with the challenge of applying system thinking as designers “out of the box”. We work in a complex space, with many complex as …

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Murky middle with Christina Joy Whittaker 38:29

4M ago38:29

38:29

S03E03 (#331). Your destiny isn’t tied to a role. You were a person before your role. Leadership expert and strategist Christina Joy Whittaker talks to us about the murky middle, a phenomenon rooted in misalignment and purpose and quite distinct from imposter syndrome which is rooted in confidence. Christina shares her personal journey from corpora…

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The Great Amazon Heist with Oobah Butler 41:39

4M ago41:39

41:39

S03E02 (#330). Oobah Butler, journalist and filmmaker known for his prankster antics, joined us to discuss his work, including “The Great Amazon Heist” and “The Shed at Dulwich”. Oobah highlights the relative ease of manipulating algorithms, such as TripAdvisor and Amazon, to boost fake products’ rankings. We also discussed the broader implications…

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Dark mode 36:06

5M ago36:06

36:06

S03E01 (#329). In the first episode of Season Three, James Royal-Lawson and Per Axbom discuss the concept of dark mode, its benefits, and its implications for UX design, user experience and accessibility. We delve into the European accessibility directive, and the EN 301 549 European standard which includes a section on user preferences, requiring …

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Where to Find Episodes 2-7 1:13

5M ago1:13

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Binge all episodes of Happily Never After: Dan and Nancy exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/happily-never-after/ now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-in…

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A heartfelt update from James and Per ❤️ 2:29

10M ago2:29

2:29

This is an update to let you know that we are delaying the start of season 3 as Per is soon to have a heart operation. We’re aiming now to start Season 3 in the new year, once Per has recovered. Per is currently in preparations to undergo open-heart surgery in about a month’s time,... The post A heartfelt update from James and Per ❤️ appeared first…

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Season 3 update from James and Per 2:23

11M ago2:23

2:23

This is an update to let you know that we have reached the end of Season 2, a sensible 10-month season this time rather than more than 10 years! It’s time for us to take a short break before we kick off Season 3 on August 9th. We are already busy with planning the episodes... The post Season 3 update from James and Per appeared first on UX Podcast.…

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Interviewing users with Steve Portigal 39:25

12M ago39:25

39:25

S02E18 (#328). Over ten years have passed since the first edition of Steve Portigal’s legendary book Interviewing Users was released. Together with Steve, we reflect on how user research has evolved during the past decade, and how the importance of user research in order to understand people and their needs is still crucial. We discuss... The post …

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The President of Iceland 40:15

1y ago40:15

40:15

S02E17 (#327). A linkshow. James and Per discuss two articles they’ve stumbled on. This time we feature articles about how certain features of e-commerce sites have to go, and how a design mistake impacted civic engagement in Iceland. Article one is The lazy load, endless scroll, and color slicing have to go by Bethany Sadler-Jasmin. “UX... The pos…

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Strategic impact with Nathan Shedroff 33:28

1y ago33:28

33:28

S02E16 (#326). Nathan Shedroff, author of A Whole New Strategy, talks to us about how we as designers can have strategic impact. Through an expanded understanding of the context you are working within, and building both situational and operational awareness, we can bridge the gap between design and business. We look at how some of... The post Strat…

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Creative Focus through Music & How to 'Work Backwards' with Tim Duggan, Author 1:04:37

1y ago1:04:37

1:04:37

In this episode, Tim Duggan discusses his latest book, 'Work Backwards,' and the creative process behind writing. He shares his experience of separating his identity from the company he co-founded, Junkie Media, and the personal challenges he faced during that time. Tim also talks about his research process, including conducting interviews with exp…

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Introducing Happily Never After: Dan and Nancy 2:35

1y ago2:35

2:35

Nancy Brophy likes to write about romance, sex and murder. But when her husband is found murdered, her life starts to mirror her fiction. Binge all episodes of Happily Never After: Dan and Nancy exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/happily-neve…

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Plot Twist | 1 34:09

1y ago34:09

34:09

Nancy Brophy’s marriage started out like a fairy tale. But this fairytale doesn’t end with a happily-ever-after. Binge all episodes of Happily Never After: Dan and Nancy exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/happily-never-after/ now. See Privacy…

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The rule of three with Ellen Lupton 31:22

1y ago31:22

31:22

S02E15 (#325). Ellen Lupton, designer, educator and author, helps us stock up our toolbox of design principles and methods, starting off with storytelling in visual design, and the “rule of three” before we move on to linear and non-linear experiences. Will we follow the rule of three and have a third topic? We talk about... The post The rule of th…

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Sketching workshop with Eva-Lotta Lamm 58:39

1y ago58:39

58:39

S02E14 (#324). A slightly different episode to usual. Eva-Lotta Lamm joins us to hold a visual thinking sketching workshop – Eva-Lotta, James and Per have fun going through three sketching exercises set by Eva-Lotta that can help you with your creativity, team-building, visual thinking and much more. Grab some pens, and perhaps even a couple... The…

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Episode 108: Mysterious Cards from The Feast of Hemlock Vale 1:51:52

1y ago1:51:52

1:51:52

Join Ren, Dan, and Ben as they discuss some of the most interesting player cards from the new investigator expansion. And maybe also some other topics?By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Change leadership with Maria Giudice 42:51

1y ago42:51

42:51

S02E13 (#323). We are in the age of design-driven change. Maria Giudice joins us to talk about being changemakers – How we can design change in a complex world. We start by looking at the history of change management and how we are now firmly in the age of design-driven change and that requires change... The post Change leadership with Maria Giudic…

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The right question with Meena Kothandaraman 32:50

1y ago32:50

32:50

S02E12 (#322). Asking the right question and wanting to get a good response. How do we handle that as researchers? Meena Kothandaraman joins us to talk about our curiosity as researchers, the different lenses of inquiry we can apply from exploratory to validation. We talk as well about being curious and the skill of getting... The post The right qu…

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Building trust in AI with Carol Smith 35:26

1+ y ago35:26

35:26

S02E11 (#321). How do we know when to trust a system? Carol Smith leads the Trust Lab team at Carnagie Mellon Universty, where they conduct research into making trustworthy, human centered, and responsible AI systems. Our conversation highlights the importance of guardrails and ethical considerations in AI development, as well as to ask the right..…

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Digital Ownership with David Dylan Thomas 47:53

1+ y ago47:53

47:53

S02E10 (#320). What does it mean to own something? We talk with David about the concept of ownership, going beyond the legal definition and into the wider concept of ownership and how digital artefacts lead us to re-think and re-evaluate some of the concepts that we have previously relied on. We talk about copyright, creative... The post Digital Ow…

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Episode 107 - The Customizable Cards of The Scarlet Keys 1:30:00

1+ y ago1:30:00

1:30:00

Ren & Ben conclude the MUR player card dive in The Scarlet Keys by talking through the customizable cards.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Experience strategy 27:23

1+ y ago27:23

27:23

S02E09 (#319). A linkshow. James and Per discuss two articles that have caught their attention. The articles in this episode are about pragmatic discovery; delivering value to projects, and how UX Strategy should focus on, understand, and design, across all touchpoints, for the users – Experience strategy. Article one is Don’t get stuck in discover…

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Lost history with Zoë Rose 47:07

1+ y ago47:07

47:07

S02E08 (#318). Zoë has been researching the history of some of the creative thinking methodologies we use as designers. In this episode she takes on a journey back to the origins of brainstorming, the double diamond, and design thinking. It turns out that the origins, and even the criticisms, of these methodologies go back further... The post Lost …

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Hidden dilemmas 31:05

1+ y ago31:05

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S02E07 (#317). A slightly different linkshow featuring two articles, one by James and one by Per. The articles in this episode are about how the experience of a delayed flight highlights the wider impact of poor service design, and how the way in which you type can reveal who you are. Article one is Final... The post Hidden dilemmas appeared first …

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Designer accountability with Kim Goodwin 39:29

1+ y ago39:29

39:29

S02E06 (#316). Reflections and Lessons from heathcare design. Kim Goodwin has spent many years working within the healthcare industry. We discuss design principles used in healthcare and how they are transferrable across industries, as well as how designers should be more accountable. We also talk about enterprise design, traceability, accountabili…

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Dan and Ben Campaign Report: TSK 2P Standard all scenarios 1:23:16

1+ y ago1:23:16

1:23:16

Listen to Dan and Ben share their takes on TSK scenario-by-scenario as they play through the entire campaign in one crazy New Jersey weekend.Transition music:Pardon Me Pretty Baby - music by Vincent Rose, lyrics by Ray Klages and Jack MeskillIkimiz Bir Fidaniz - Tülay ÖzerEl Toba - Abd El Halim HafezMilonga de mis amores - by Pedro Laurenz, perform…

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Episode 106 - The Scarlet Keys Campaign Discussion 1:29:33

1+ y ago1:29:33

1:29:33

Dan, Dana, and Ben return to the recording studio to share their thoughts on the new-ish campaign The Scarlet Keys.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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'Corporate Breakdown to Purpose-led Breakthrough', Brooke Brash (Co-founder, 'Imaginal') 49:11

1+ y ago49:11

49:11

*TAKE A MOMENT TO RATE THIS SHOW IN SPOTIFY OR ON APPLE PODCASTS* In this episode, I'm talking to Brooke Brash - co-founder of 'Imaginal' (previously 'Ritual Community'). I met Brooke a few weeks ago and got talking about her journey from working in finance - to starting her own purpose led business... I had to halt our real-life conversation until…

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Presenting design work with Ben Sauer 44:55

1+ y ago44:55

44:55

S02E05 (#315). Death by screens. Presenting high stakes design work with Ben Sauer. We talk about how presenting is an experience that needs to be designed, and we discuss some of the ways in which you can approach crafting a presentation experience and become better at communicating your design work. As we have moved from... The post Presenting de…

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'No Risk, No Reward' with Callum Mitchell, Perdrisat Perfume 1:02:11

1+ y ago1:02:11

1:02:11

In this episode I’m talking to Callum Mitchell - founder of Perdrisat Perfume. A few years ago Callum ventured into the world of fragrance - interested in creating his own signature scent...not knowing he would end up launching his own fragrance business - and all that might come with that His most recent launch of his summer collection has caused …

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Make it more so with Chris Noessel and Nathan Shedroff 52:53

1+ y ago52:53

52:53

S02E04 (#314). Sci-fi and AI. Over a decade on from our first chat with Chris and Nathan, after the publishing of their book Make It So – Interaction Design Lessons from Science Fiction, Per and James found themselves with the opportunity at UXLx to talk to Chris and Nathan again. Our conversation starts with AI... The post Make it more so with Chr…

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Frugal computing 42:21

1+ y ago42:21

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S02E03 (#313). A linkshow featuring two articles that have grabbed James and Per’s attention. The articles in this episode are about the need for low-carbon and sustainable computing and CSS media features that can be used for detecting user preferences and creating more inclusive experiences. Article one is Frugal computing: developer perspective …

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Get the words to work with Torrey Podmajersky 38:43

1+ y ago38:43

38:43

S02E02 (#312). Torrey Podmajersky, author of Strategic Writing for UX, joined us to help us get the words to work. Together with Torrey we highlight the importance of giving our work context as well as establishing a shared vocabulary. We also talk reflect about how the focus on graphical design comes a the expense of... The post Get the words to w…

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The leader’s journey with Donna Lichaw 45:13

2y ago45:13

45:13

S02E01 (#311). Donna Lichaw takes us on another enthrawling journey in our latest podcast interview with her. This time Donna helps us understand the value of finding out your superpower and becoming a superhero. What’s all that got to do with leadership? Listen along and find out. We discuss how there is so much expectation... The post The leader’…

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Season 2 update from James and Per 2:11

2y ago2:11

2:11

We’ve got an update for you about season 2 of UX podcast. After our 10-year long first season, we’re soon back for season 2. August 11th 2023 will see the first episode of the new season released. We’ve been busy recording interviews and getting things set for the next season. The first batch of shows... The post Season 2 update from James and Per …

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Episode 105 LIVE: Intriguing Cards of The Scarlet Keys! 1:54:42

2y ago1:54:42

1:54:42

Dana, Dan, and Ben discuss a few particularly interesting player cards from The Scarlet Keys.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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Episode 104: The Investigators of The Scarlet Keys 1:30:09

2y ago1:30:09

1:30:09

Dane, Dan, and Ben discuss the six (six!) new investigators from The Scarlet Keys expansion.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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An update from James and Per 3:05

2y ago3:05

3:05

We’ve got a little update for you about UX podcast. We’ve been publishing an episode every other Friday without fail for just over a decade since episode 33, which is absolutely insane. It’s a streak of 277 episodes. 554 weeks. We’ve quite recently actually surpassed 2.5 million downloads. What we’re going to do now is... The post An update from Ja…

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#310 Fudge design thinking with Anna Kirah 38:49

2y ago38:49

38:49

Power dynamics, egos, “I know best”. The ways in which we go about solving problems need to be challenged and changed. Anna Kirah joins us to help us facilitate that change and make a move from design thinking towards transdisciplinary thinking. We talk about what transdisciplinary thinking is and how this differs from teamwork and... The post #310…

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#309 Container queries and design thinking 36:24

2y ago36:24

36:24

Episode 309 is a linkshow. James and Per discuss two articles that have grabbed their attention – we feature articles about container queries being available to use in all major browsers and how design thinking was supposed to fix the world. Where did it go wrong? Article one is… Container queries land in stable browsers... The post #309 Container …

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#308 Systems thinking with Sheryl Cababa 51:30

2+ y ago51:30

51:30

What is systems thinking and how can designers make use of it in their work? In her book Closing the loop, Sheryl Cababa lays out her answer and approach to this question. We talk to her and discuss some of the core definitions and concepts. We talk about the difference between soft and hard systems,... The post #308 Systems thinking with Sheryl Ca…

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#307 Policy and design with Alexandra Schmidt 38:52

2+ y ago38:52

38:52

In this conversation with Alex Schmidt, author of Deliberate Intervention, we discuss “policy” in relation to digital design and tech. We discuss how even though designers intend to do good and have a positive impact, harm can still happen as a result of our designs. We talk about how it is natural for systems to... The post #307 Policy and design …

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Episode 103: Behind the Stones - A chat with Tyler "The Beard" Gotch 52:26

2+ y ago52:26

52:26

Dan and Ben are joined by Tyler "The Beard" Gotch, creator of 40+ Arkham fan scenarios, to chat about his Cyclopean Foundations fan-campaign and learn some insights into his design strategies.By Dane Brophy, Dan Nichols, Ben Novak

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