In this episode, we talk with Oliver Graff, UX Designer at King. We explore what makes UX in gaming unique compared to traditional product design, and uncover the unexpected challenges of working with game studios. We also discuss the importance of accessibility in gaming and how to integrate it across teams, as well as secrets to building a strong design community, like UX Salon Barcelona.

UX Salon Barcelona – https://www.linkedin.com/company/ux-salon-barcelona/

Oliver Fraff –  ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-graff/

⁠Sviatoslav Nytka – ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/

In this episode, we talk with Javier Andrés Bargas-Avila, UX Director, who has built and scaled UX teams at Google for almost 14 years and recently founded Astrolabium. We discuss the key lessons learned from scaling UX research teams, valuable insights for managers on how to help individuals prepare for senior positions, tips on building an effective CV and portfolio, and explore the vision behind Astrolabium, the company Javier recently founded.

Astrolabium website –  ⁠http://www.astrolabium.me/

Level up your job search skills (video session with more than two hours of hands-on tips) – ⁠https://t.ly/level-up⁠

Javier Andrés Bargas-Avila – https://www.linkedin.com/in/javierbargas/

⁠Sviatoslav Nytka – ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/

Today, we're happy to welcome Yurii Haliuk, Lead Experience Designer from Eleks. He’ll be joining our host Sviatoslav Nytka. We will delve into the dynamics between product team members, focusing on the collaboration between designers, developers, and business analysts. We’ll explore the benefits of designers having a basic understanding of software engineering and reveal the secrets to successful team collaboration for optimal product success.

Yurii Haliuk – https://www.linkedin.com/in/yuriy-haliuk/

⁠Sviatoslav Nytka – ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/⁠

Today, we're happy to welcome Slava Shestopalov an NN/g certified Design Lead. Slava shares his design journey, discusses design management, and dives into the significance of web accessibility.

Medium articles by Slava – https://shestopalov.medium.com/

Slava Shestopalov – https://www.linkedin.com/in/shestopalov

⁠Sviatoslav Nytka – ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/⁠⁠

In this episode, we talk with Zhanna Dziubiak, Product Designer at Opera. We dive into her inspiring journey into design, discuss how to integrate animations seamlessly into interfaces without distracting users, explore the tools she uses to craft engaging microinteractions, and uncover how therapy has shaped her approach to team communication and design practices.

Zhanna Dziubiak – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dziubiakz/

⁠Sviatoslav Nytka – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/

In this episode, we chat with Ron Yakar, UX Writer at monday.com. We explore the transition from content writing to UX writing, uncover key differences and challenges in this career path, discuss the role of AI in streamlining the writing process, and share practical UX writing tips for teams working without a dedicated UX writer.

UX Research templates – http://www.workcanvas.com/lp/ux-research

⁠Ron Yakar – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronyakar/

⁠Sviatoslav Nytka – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/

Join us for an insightful conversation with Fernando Hereñu, UX Design Manager at The Walt Disney Company. We discuss goal-setting in large projects, inclusivity in design, the importance of mentoring, and valuable advice for future design managers.

⁠Fernando Hereñu – https://www.linkedin.com/in/fernando-hereñu-0127018/

⁠Sviatoslav Nytka – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/

In this episode, we chat with Brian Alfaro, Design Lead at The Washington Post, about the value of design systems and their challenges. We also dive into accessibility and practical tips for designers to bridge the gap with developers and enhance design systems.

The Anatomy of a Component Sprint – https://www.figma.com/blog/the-anatomy-of-a-component-sprint/

⁠Brian Alfaro – https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-alfaro-99505895/

⁠Sviatoslav Nytka – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/⁠

Today, we're happy to welcome Ian Hoene, a Senior Product Designer who has previously worked at Coinbase, NBC Universal, and the University of Colorado. He’ll be joining our host Sviatoslav Nytka. Get ready for an exciting conversation as we explore the balance between risk and speed, uncover practical strategies for collaborative work, and dive into the journey of founding a 1624 design studio.

Ian Hoene – https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-hoene/

Sviatoslav Nytka – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/

Today, we're happy to welcome Victor Adeyemo a Product Designer at PlayStation. He’ll be joining our host Sviatoslav Nytka. Get ready for an exciting conversation as we uncover the importance of empathy, gain insights into the collaboration process, and learn how to work with the stakeholders.

Victor Adeyemo – https://www.linkedin.com/in/adeyemo-victor/

⁠Sviatoslav Nytka – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/

Today, we're happy to welcome Kateryna Mykytchenko, UX Writer from BetterMe, joining our host Sviatoslav Nytka. Get ready for an exciting conversation as we uncover the value of UX writing, share insights about UX research, and explore how to create great microcopy.

Kateryna Mykytchenko – https://ua.linkedin.com/in/kateryna-mykytchenko-aa2632194

⁠Sviatoslav Nytka – ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/

Today, we're happy to welcome Anthony Myrick-Lawson, Product Designer from MrBeast, joining our host Sviatoslav Nytka. Get ready for an exciting conversation as we uncover the value of UX bootcamps, share insights about startup environments, and explore how to make complex data easy to understand through effective visualization.

Anthony Myrick-Lawson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyricklawson/

⁠Sviatoslav Nytka – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/

Episode Participants:

• Stephen Salyer – https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-salyer/
• Alexandr Pihtovnicov – ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandr-pihtovnicov-76106771/⁠⁠
• Sviatoslav Nytka – ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/⁠⁠

Additional:

• Register for Free UX Time Healthcare Conference 2026 – ⁠https://ux-time.com/⁠
• Stephen’s Figma Plugins – ⁠https://www.figma.com/@StephenSalyer⁠
• Magic Numbers Explanation (USWDS) – ⁠https://designsystem.digital.gov/design-tokens/color/overview/#magic-number-2⁠
• Magic Numbers Generator (My Own) – ⁠https://magicnumbers.site/⁠
• Config Talk on Accessible Colors – ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B6Qk_j9UGU8⁠

Episode Participants:

• Scott Johnson – https://www.linkedin.com/in/spotj/
• Alexandr Pihtovnicov – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandr-pihtovnicov-76106771/⁠
• Sviatoslav Nytka – ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/⁠

Additional:

• Register for Free UX Time Healthcare Conference 2026 – https://ux-time.com/
• The Design of Everyday Things – https://www.amazon.com/Design-Everyday-Things-Revised-Expanded/dp/0465050654

Sketching User Experiences – https://www.amazon.com/Sketching-User-Experiences-Interactive-Technologies/dp/0123740371

• Raymond Loewy – https://www.raymondloewy.com

Episode Participants:

• David Brandau – https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbrandau-ux/
• Alexandr Pihtovnicov – https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandr-pihtovnicov-76106771/
• Sviatoslav Nytka – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sviatoslav-nytka/

Doctolib:

• Doctolib – https://www.doctolib.com
• Doctolib Connect – https://www.siilo.com/
• Oxygen (Doctolib Design System) – https://oxygen.doctolib.design/

AI Tools:

• Dust – https://dust.tt/
• Marvin – https://heymarvin.com/
• Miro – https://miro.com/
• Google AI Studio – https://aistudio.google.com/

Additional:

• Register for Free UX Time Healthcare Conference 2026 – https://ux-time.com/
• David’s Article “How I built a retro fighting game with AI and zero code” – https://medium.com/@david.brandau/friedrichshain-connection-how-i-built-a-retro-fighting-game-with-ai-and-zero-code-02167f6a2efc