User Defenders – UX Design & Personal Growth

User Defenders – UX Design & Personal Growth

Author: Jason Ogle Language: English Episodes: 100
Hosted by Jason Ogle, User Defenders-UX Design & Personal Growth operates on a simple but profound idea: exceptional design work flows from a foundation of personal well-being and clarity. It’s a conversation that bridges the technical craft of user experience with the inner work of growth, resilience, and self-awareness. Each episode moves beyond surface-level tutorials to explore the deeper motivations and ethical considerations behind our design choices. You’ll hear from practitioners who discuss not only their process and techniques but also the challenges, failures, and philosophies that shape their approach to both their work and their lives. This podcast provides a unique space where the professional and personal intersect, offering insights that equip you to advocate more effectively for users while also navigating your own career path with intention. The dialogue consistently returns to the human element-the person behind the designer-arguing that sustainable creativity and leadership require a full cup. Tuning in feels less like a lecture and more like joining a thoughtful community dedicated to meaningful work and growth, making it an essential listen for anyone in the field looking to deepen their impact.
Episodes
044: Different Inputs = Different Outputs with Joshua Oluwagbemiga [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:30
Joshua Oluwagbemiga motivates us to allow different inputs to influence our visual outputs. He shows us the effective power of determination when pursuing the craft of design. He also reminds us that inspiration is all a…
An Episode Apart with Eric Meyer and Jeffrey Zeldman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:35
On this special episode, Eric Meyer, Jeffrey Zeldman and I discuss the premiere web and UX design conference they started over a decade ago. We talk about the game-changing innovations that have come out of An Event Apar…
Animation at Work with Rachel Nabors [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:18
Rachel Nabors gives us a deep-dive into the art & science of web animation. She motivates us to sell animation as a UX enhancement, rather than a delight factor. She also exhorts us to animate ethically and responsibly.…
043: Making New Designers with Laura Klein [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:32
Laura Klein shows us how User Experience happens whether we design it intentionally or not. She paints a picture of what the the future of UX Design looks like. She teaches us if we're too close to a project, we ought to…
042: Practical Design Discovery with Dan Brown [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:27
Dan Brown inspires us to get great at asking questions because 'the question' is one of our most invincible resources. He reminds us to maintain a spirit of collaboration with the the team members we're struggling with s…
041: Everything's Terrible, and That's Great with Matt Griffin [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:25:18
Matt Griffin shows us how empathy and sensitivity to the world around us is the key to great design. He teaches us how as a leader, the worst decision is no decision. He explains how hands are his most invincible UX reso…
040: Should Developers Design with Laura Elizabeth [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:06:36
Laura Elizabeth believes developers can learn design. She articulates the importance of reflecting on our users' needs more than our personal tastes. She touches on how making a product makes us better designers. She als…
039: Good Designers are Good at Business with Joe Leech [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:03:05
Joe Leech shows us how psychology helps frame what we're seeing in user research. He articulates why the superpower we need is understanding how business works. He inspires us get out of our seat and talk to executives i…
Part II: Mixed Reality & the Future of Design with Austin Knight [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:35
"Do yourself a favor and show this to as many people as you possibly can, because this is going to be the world that we'll be living in. Being able to show this to somebody and see that click happen, and hear them say, '…