This is the fifty-first session of Glasp Talk!
Glasp Talk delves deep into intimate interviews with luminaries from various fields, unraveling their genuine emotions, experiences, and the stories behind them.
Today’s guest is Nick Babich, a leading voice in user experience and digital product design. He’s the founder and former Editor-in-Chief of UX Planet, one of the largest UX communities in the world with over 345,000 active members. Formerly Principal UX Designer at Brain Technologies, Nick helped create award-winning products, earning honors like the Red Dot Award for Best Mobile Design in 2022.
In this episode, Nick opens up about his journey from software engineering to product management and ultimately UX design. He shares the founding story behind UX Planet, the challenges of growing a design-focused media platform, and how consistency and curiosity fueled his long-term content strategy.
Nick also discusses the rise of generative AI in design, its impact on workflows and user research, and why he believes the future belongs to hybrid thinkers who can move seamlessly between design and code. He reflects on the evolving role of designers, what makes a great design hire, and the kind of legacy he hopes to leave: empowering others through practical knowledge, creativity, and an openness to change.
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