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July 17, 2025 75 mins

Modus Operandi – Episode 7 - Luminous Fragments – Miranda Slayter

In this engaging conversation, Naresh Shan and Miranda Slayter explore the current job market's challenges, ethical dilemmas in design, and the impact of AI on the industry. They discuss the importance of transparency, the role of designers in measuring impact, and the need for strong design leadership. The conversation also explores the importance of creating compelling portfolios and the evolving nature of UX design in a rapidly changing technological landscape.

Takeaways

  • The job market is dire, leading many to compromise on ethics.
  • Navigating ethical dilemmas in employment is a complex issue.
  • Transparency in career choices can help mitigate the impact of CV stains from controversial companies.
  • AI is transforming the workplace, but it won't replace UX design.
  • Designers must articulate their decisions with data and insights.
  • The importance of measuring design impact is crucial for career growth.
  • Design leaders play a crucial role in advocating for the value of design.
  • A compelling portfolio should showcase design thinking and impact.
  • AI fatigue is real; the hype may not match the reality.
  • Designers must continually evolve their skills to remain relevant in the job market.


Chapters
00:00 - Coffee Conversations and Introductions
01:32  -Navigating Ethical Dilemmas in Job Markets
05:24 - The Balance of Ethics and Survival
07:42 - Transparency in Career Choices
10:04 - The Impact of Company Ethics on Work Culture
11:48 - Data Breaches vs. Animal Testing: A Moral Comparison
15:06 - The Rise of AI and Ethical Concerns
19:22 - AI Fatigue: The Overhyped Reality
23:58 - Adapting to AI: The Future of Design
26:22 - The Evolution of Jobs in the Age of AI
28:01 - AI's Impact on Product Development
30:09 - Critical Thinking in Design with AI
33:23 - Standing Out in a Competitive Job Market
40:56 - Crafting a Compelling Portfolio
43:57 - Defining Design Impact: Designers vs. Product Managers
50:41 - Articulating Design Decisions
55:45 - Building Political Capital in Design
01:01:01 - The Art of Presenting Design Ideas
01:05:47 - Learning from Bad Leadership
01:10:03  - The Role of Design Leaders in Business

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