Sean Wood shares insights from his journey in UX and AI, touching on digital transformation, responsible AI adoption, and the evolving role of design in tech. We explore how companies can use AI to do more—not just cut costs—and why collaboration, ethics, and user trust are key to building meaningful AI solutions.

In this conversation, I chatted with Colton about his experiences in the UX field and his journey in building Kickass UX. We talked about the challenges of breaking into the UX industry, the importance of hands-on experience, and the need for mentorship and support. Colton emphasized the value of giving back to the community and building an audience before launching a product. Hope you enjoy it!

00:00 Introduction and Goals

03:00 Colton's Background and Kickass UX

12:40 The Evolution of Kickass UX

19:41 The Value of Giving Back and Building an Audience

25:19 Product-Led Growth and Understanding Business Metrics

For more, check out ⁠KickassUX.com⁠ and ⁠UserExperience.org.

Keywords: UX, user experience, KickassUX.com, career switch, mentorship, hands-on experience, product-led growth.

I chatted with Alex Traill about her transition from recruitment to software development, and her journey to becoming a product owner. We talked about the challenges and surprises of building a product from scratch, and the importance of user feedback in shaping the product.

Alex is currently the product owner at UberTalent.io, a platform to hire, manage, and pay talent around the world.

Learn more about UX at UserExperience.org