#128 UX leadership during the tech crisis
Anfisa and Ioana explore the future of UX maturity in product organizations, examining the shift away from user-centricity, the impact of AI, and how we can redefine the benchmarks for measuring UX effectiveness in the evolving design landscape.This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio.In this episode: 01:04 Episode starts02:35 Wix sponsorship04:16 Catch up09:39 What will UX maturity in product organizations look like in 2025 and in the years to follow?21:07 What is coming up for us in the design industry? With a clear shift away from user-centricity, how do we navigate these changes? What role does AI play—will it benefit us?30:48 Should we rethink how we measure UX maturity? What other factors do you believe are crucial for defining UX maturity?Mentioned in this episode: UX collective “The state of UX in 2025” reportNielsen Norman Group “The 6 levels of UX maturity”Honest UX Talks episode with Jakob NielsenCheck out these links:Join Anfi’s Job Search community. The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey.Ioana's AI Goodies NewsletterEnroll in Ioana's AI course "**AI-Powered UX Design: How to Elevate Your UX Career"** on Interaction Design Foundation with a 25% discount.❓Next topic ideas:Submit your questions or feedback anonymously hereLinks:🎓 Into UX design online course by Anfisa🎓 Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy by Ioana🧡 Want to support us?Sign up here to get access to exclusive locked episodes for $0.99/moFollow us on Instagram to stay tuned for the next episodes.🗂 Our instagram👩💻 Anfisa’s instagram👩🏻💻 Ioana’s instagram