Welcome to Cristian Talks Product Design!
Today’s post is a special creator highlight. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been reflecting on the direction of this podcast. Right now, I feel great about keeping it as a monthly series where I bring on fellow passionate UX designers to share their journeys into the field, diving into the niche topics that inspire them.
With that said, I’m thrilled to announce that Episode #003 of Cristian Talks Product Design is live! 🎉 This time, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Xinran Ma, Founder of Design with AI, speaker, 3x author, and award-winning mentor.
Together, we explore Xinran’s incredible path from architecture to UX design and discuss how he has embraced AI tools to push creative boundaries. His unique insights offer a fresh perspective on navigating career transitions, leveraging technology, and building meaningful communities.
Whether you’re looking to break into UX, discover innovative ways to incorporate AI in your work, or simply feel inspired, this episode is brimming with practical advice and thought-provoking ideas. We also delve into Xinran’s ambitious vision for 2025, including plans to cultivate a design-focused community and develop empowering resources for creators.
Episode Highlights:
3:45 - Xinran’s pivot from architecture to product design during a pivotal life moment.
7:30 - The pros and cons of bootcamps versus self-taught design skills.
12:15 - Adopting Figma and staying tool-agnostic in UX design.
16:50 - Strategies for job seekers breaking into a competitive UX landscape.
21:30 - Xinran’s journey into public speaking and community building.
30:45 - Leveraging AI tools like ChatGPT and UX Pilot for prototyping and ideation
43:20 - Exploring the intersection of generative AI and extended reality in design.
Connect with Xinran:
➡️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmaxinran/
Xinran’s Courses:
➡️ AI for Product Designers: https://maven.com/xinran/ai-for-product-designers
➡️ Case Study Storytelling: https://maven.com/xinran/case-study-storytelling
➡️ UX Resources: https://xinranma.gumroad.com/
Wrapping things up
I’d love to know what you think about this episode and the topics we covered! Are you enjoying this type of content? Do you have any suggestions for future guests or areas to explore? Your feedback means a lot to me and helps shape the direction of Cristian Talks Product Design. Feel free to reply to this email or share your thoughts on social media—I’d love to hear from you!
Until next time,
Cristian
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