EPISODE 2
Echo Complex
Miranda, a seasoned voice in UX leadership and creator of UX Survival Guide, joins Naresh Shan to dissect the growing complexity within the UX field. Together, they explore how designers must evolve to meet the demands of business value, stakeholder management, and a future increasingly influenced by AI. Their conversation offers a candid look at the skills and mindset shifts required to succeed in today’s competitive landscape.
- Examining how understanding business metrics empowers designers to influence product backlogs and decision making
- Revealing the techniques for managing difficult stakeholders through structured feedback and strategic communication
- Exploring the shift from purely user-centric thinking to a balanced approach that aligns with business objectives
Their conversation challenges designers to see themselves as business strategists as much as creative thinkers. To frame their decisions with a focus on measurable value. To approach every stakeholder interaction as an opportunity to advocate for the user and the business. To view adaptability not as a burden, but as a defining skill in an era of constant change.
Their discussion reinforces that UX professionals must build fluency in business language, develop resilience in the face of resistance, and maintain a strategic mindset to thrive in the evolving landscape of design.