Why UX? Podcast

WHY UX? is a podcast about the everyday heroes of UX design. We'll be talking to the women and men doing the work. We'll be covering their past, how did they find their path to UX design? Their present, what do they do on a daily basis? Their future, what are they expecting UX to look like in the future and what will it mean to them? The podcast interviewees will nominate who we'll be interviewing next, so we expect it to be some interesting people with vastly different backgrounds. One of the beauties of the UX profession.The podcast is focusing on UX designers located in Copenhagen, Denmark, to expand the community awareness.

Why UX? Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by Helena Levison, with 61 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Helena Levison hosts Why UX? Podcast, a arts show with 61 episodes published.

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  Episode #61

  Why UX? 61# Charlotte Claussen

  Jan 29, 202635 minS6

  <p >We are delighted to share Charlotte Claussen's story in our newest episode of Why UX?</p> <p >From a background in art history and cognitive semiotics to a career spanning technical communication, UX writing, and content design across Denmark and the UK, Charlotte's journey is driven by curiosity, clarity, and a deep interest in how people understand systems. She shares how she carved out a place in UX without a traditional design title, why language plays a critical role in user experience, and how working across organisations, roles, and cultures has shaped her perspective on UX as a discipline...

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  Episode #60

  Why UX? 60# Gonzalo Lusi Palombarini

  Dec 19, 202531 minS6

  <p >We are delighted to share Gonzalo Lusi Palombarini's story in our newest episode of Why UX?</p> <p >From a background in multimedia, visual design, and even biology in Argentina to building a UX/UI career across industries like ERP, crypto, insurance, AI, and large-scale enterprise platforms in Denmark, Gonzalo's journey is driven by curiosity, adaptability, and a deep respect for the end user. He shares how moving to Copenhagen shaped his professional growth, how he bridges UI and UX into one cohesive experience, and why designers must sometimes be bold to truly advocate for users.</p> <p>Thanks...

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  Episode #59

  Why UX? 59# Gaia Colantonio

  Oct 30, 202536 minS6

  <p >In this episode of Why UX?, we sit down with Gaia, a longtime member of the community and UX designer at VELUX. She shares her inspiring journey from industrial design to service design, and how curiosity, people-centered thinking, and a drive to create real impact have shaped her career.</p> <p >Tune in to hear Gaia's reflections on designing with empathy, driving change inside large organizations, and the evolving role of UX in tackling global challenges.</p>

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  Episode #58

  Why UX? 58# UX Maturity Struggles Panel - Case 3

  Sep 4, 202528 minS6

  <p>In this episode, the panel reflects on the story of a Design Manager who, despite holding that title, wore many hats: project manager, product owner, process consultant, and UX practitioner. After seven years in the role, a key question emerges: how do you carve out a UX career path that lets you focus on the work you truly love — like research, facilitation, and process design — when your experience is so broad?</p> <p>The panel explores:</p> How do you translate diverse experience into a focused UX role? What does it mean to find a job where you can actua...

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  Episode #57

  Why UX? 57# UX Maturity Struggles Panel - Case 2

  Aug 28, 202525 minS6

  <p >In this episode, the panel takes on a case we've titled "Crash of the Titans." It's the story of a senior UX designer who believes true user-centricity requires a disciplined process. But in an organization driven by fast delivery and personal opinions, this creates friction — especially with a product manager under constant pressure to ship features quickly.</p> <p >The panel explores the deeper questions behind this clash:</p> <p >How do you balance fast-paced delivery with research-driven UX practices?</p> <p >How can designers advocate for user empathy without being seen as overly critical?</p> <p >And how do...

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