
#137 Generative UI: Lessons from Google Labs Disco
2025-12-18 | 19 min.
Generative UI is quietly changing how digital products work — and Google Labs’ experimental browser Disco is a perfect example of that shift.Not what buttons look like.But how interfaces are created in the first place.In this episode of Future of UX, I explore what happens when interfaces are no longer fixed screens, but generated on the fly based on user intent, context, and goals.Using Disco and its GenTabs feature as a lens, we talk about:why browsing is shifting from search-first to goal-firsthow UI becomes a temporary, situational response rather than a static artifactand why trust, transparency, and responsibility become core UX challenges in generative systemsThis is not a tool review or a hype episode.It’s a UX-first perspective on what Generative UI signals for designers, product teams, and anyone shaping digital experiences.If you work in UX, product, or design strategy, this episode will help you understand what’s actually changing and why it matters.Become part of the conversation:Please share your thoughts here: Users casually creating their own apps now? Learn more about disco: hereJakob Nielsen's newsletter: hereAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Open Jan 26' 2026→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube

#136 The Big Shifts in UX, AI & Tech 2025
2025-12-11 | 34 min.
In this episode of Future of UX, Patricia breaks down the most important tech and AI shifts of 2025 — the trends that fundamentally changed how we design, build, research, and work. If you missed anything this year or simply want the essential takeaways, this episode is your shortcut.From AI Agents and deepfake-proof UX to vibe-coding, AI-native browsers, research automation, and the rise of general-purpose robots — here are the big transformations shaping the future of design.Why 2025 was the year AI Agents became real — not as chatbots, but as autonomous coworkers running full workflows.• How MCP unlocked the agent ecosystem• Vibe coding and intent-driven development• The shift from execution to oversight in human rolesVisual trust collapsed — and UX became responsible for rebuilding it.• Why humans can’t detect deepfakes anymore• What actually worked: C2PA, identity checks, and UI “micro-literacy”• Designing interfaces that communicate authenticity and uncertaintyHow tools like Lovable, Replit, and AI builders changed who gets to create.• From pixel pushing to strategic direction• Conversational creation flows• What this means for designers and innovatorsAI automated more than ever — but made human oversight more important.• Where full autonomy worked• Where humans stayed essential• Why the future depends on intentional human-in-the-loop designResearch and analysis were transformed by automated synthesis.• Superagency: managing research instead of doing it manually• The new trust problem in fast research• Data provenance, model transparency, and expert validationBrowsers became intelligence layers instead of navigation tools.• Context-aware, predictive UX• Browsers that act, not just display• How this changes product and interaction designWhy general-purpose robots finally left the lab in 2025.• Embodied AI• Real-world perception• Language-driven task executionAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Open Jan 2026→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube

#135 People, Agents & Robots: How Work Is Changing for UX Designers
2025-12-04 | 21 min.
In this episode, we explore one of the biggest shifts happening in the world of work right now: the rise of people–agent–robot partnerships.I break down insights from McKinsey’s new report Agents, Robots, and Us and explain what this means for UX designers, product teams, and anyone working in digital experiences.We talk about:• how work is changing toward human + AI + robot collaboration• why most skills won’t disappear, but evolve• why AI fluency is becoming essential for designers• the seven new job archetypes shaping future workflows• real examples of people–agent–robot systems• and why UX will play a central role in orchestrating these experiencesIf you're curious about how to work with AI in a practical, meaningful way, this episode gives you a simple and friendly overview of what’s coming next.Mentioned:• McKinsey’s Agents, Robots, and Us report• Neo robot👉 Please your thoughts here:Linkedin: Your next user might not be human: Designing for agents & robotsAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Open Jan 2026→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube

#134 The Economics Behind AI: What Designers Need to Know
2025-11-27 | 17 min.
In this episode of Future of UX, we explore the real economics behind today’s AI tools.Why are some tools stable while others quietly burn money?What does OpenAI’s IPO tell us about where the industry is heading?And what should designers expect in the next 1–3 years?A clear, easy-to-understand breakdown for anyone designing in an AI-driven world.Why AI is so expensive (training vs. inference costs)How AI companies make money (and where they lose it)Who’s profitable vs. who’s burning cashWhy cloud providers shape the whole industryWhat OpenAI’s IPO really signalsHow stable major design-related AI tools actually areWhat designers should expect next: pricing, consolidation, workflow changesAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Open Jan 2026→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube

#133 What Hiring Managers Want in 2026 (and What They Don’t)
2025-11-20 | 25 min.
Design roles are shifting fast and AI is speeding things up. In this episode of Future of UX, we dig into what’s really changing in the UX world, which roles are emerging, and how you can stay ahead in a landscape shaped by automation, agents, and AI tools.You’ll hear:Why roles like Interaction Designer aren’t disappearing but evolvingWhat new job titles like “AI UX Designer” or “Design Ops” actually meanThe skills that make designers future-proof (and which ones won’t matter as much)What hiring managers really want nowPlus: a real story of one of our bootcamp participants who landed her dream AI design job after sharing a case study on LinkedInThis episode is packed with clarity, energy, and practical advice whether you're just starting out or looking to reinvent your UX role for the future.🔗 Link to the case study mentioned:👉 Have a look at the case study shoutoutAI for Designers: 5-week Bootcamp 💻 Open Jan 2026→ Sign up for the waiting list👉 0€ AI mini Training for Designers 👈→ Learn 3 strategies to leverage gen AI as a designer in just 30 min💌 Newsletter → Free Weekly UX insights and updates: UX NewsletterFollow the Future of UX:🎨 Linkedin: Future of UX Podcast📸 Instagram: Future of UX Podcast🍏 Apple Podcast: Future of UX💚 Spotify: Future of UXFind Patricia on Socials📸 Instagram @ux.patricia🎨 Linkedin Patricia Reiners🐦 Twitter @ux_Patricia📝 My UX Design Blog 🎥 Youtube



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