Matt Webb doesn’t just talk about emerging technologies—he builds with them, lives with them, and prototypes the futures they might bring. In this episode, Lou Rosenfeld talks with Webb—designer, technologist, and featured speaker at the upcoming Designing with AI 2025 conference—about how GenAI represents a kind of temporal leap: a sudden arrival of capabilities that feel like they should've taken another decade to develop.

Matt shares how he explores "weak signals"—small, often personal experiments or observations that hint at larger shifts to come. From building an early website with GPT-3 to creating an app that tracks the black hole at the center of the Milky Way, Matt explains how play, laziness, and curiosity drive his invention process. He also touches on how GenAI changes our relationship to search, learning, and even design itself—pushing us into a world where conversations with information replace traditional retrieval methods. The discussion spans adaptive design, epistemic journeys, and the potential for everyone to become a maker of tools, apps, and meaning.

AI and Other Strange Design Materials with Matt Webb

In this episode of Discussing Stupid, Virgil sits down with High Monkey’s Senior Developer, Chad Heinle, to break down one of the most debated choices in modern digital strategy: headless vs traditional CMS.

While flashy features and buzzwords like “omnichannel” dominate vendor pitches, the real decision comes down to your organization’s resources, structure, and long-term goals. Chad and Virgil dive into the practical realities of each approach, helping you cut through the hype and avoid the biggest mistakes teams make when choosing a CMS.

They also explore:
	• Why your internal team structure matters more than the CMS features
	• The rise (and reality) of content hubs and static site generators
	• What “freedom” really means in a headless setup
	• How traditional and headless CMSs are merging in unexpected ways
	• Why reuse and omnichannel content sound good—but rarely happen

Whether you’re in IT, marketing, or somewhere in between, this episode will help you make smarter, more grounded tech decisions.

For more conversations about digital strategy, UX, accessibility, and all the ways we get it wrong (and how to get it right), visit www.discussingstupid.com and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.

(0:00) - Intro
(2:10) - It's not about the CMS, it's about your team
(4:44) - Headless gives you freedom - if you're ready for it
(6:36) - Traditional & headless are starting to look alike
(9:56) - Don't choose a CMS based on buzzwords
(12:00) - There's no perfect CMS - just the right one for you
(15:00) - Outro


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Headless vs traditional CMS: Which one fits your organization?

In dieser Spezialausgabe berichtet Matthias direkt von den Konferenzen UX360 und UXDX aus Berlin. Mit dabei: fünf exklusive Interviews mit führenden Stimmen aus UX Research und UX Design. Unter anderem spricht Barbara Koop (Philips) über risikoreduzierendes Design im Gesundheitswesen, Inga Scharfenberg (Freenet) über Sandbox-Testing jenseits klassischer A/B-Tests, Utkarsh Seth (Google) über echten Impact und Planung als kritischer Faktor im Research, Lloyd Yoo (Stravito) über Sichtbarkeit von Insights im Unternehmen und Conor Joyce (Microsoft) über den Wandel vom Design- zum Interaktionssystem im Zeitalter von AI.
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Und die Episode zeigt auf, dass auch UX Research an einem Wendepunkt steht und dass die zentrale Frage nicht mehr lautet „Welche Methode nutzen wir?“, sondern: „Wie erzeugt unser Insight nachweisbare Wirkung?“
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ZEITSTEMPEL  |  
[00:00:00] Intro  |  
[00:01:44] ENGLISCH: Barbara Koop, Head of Usability @ Philips  |  
[00:06:53] DEUTSCH: Inga Scharfenberg, Manager Market Research & Customer Advocacy @ Freenet  |  
[00:12:48] ENGLISCH: Utkarsh Seth, Senior Staff UX Manager @ Google  |  
[00:23:04] ENGLISCH: Lloyd Yoo, Principal – UXR / Sales Director @ Stravito  |  
[00:29:49] DEUTSCH: Takeaways von UX360  |  
[00:31:58] ENGLISCH: Connor Joyce, Senior User Researcher @ Microsoft  |  
[00:38:47] DEUTSCH: Takeaways von UXDX  |  
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LINKS UND RESSOURCEN
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Barbara Koop, Head of Usability @ Philips  |  
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbarakoop/  |  
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Inga Scharfenberg, Manager Market Research & Customer Advocacy @ Freenet  |  
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/inga-scharfenberg-6a170a1b7/  |  
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Utkarsh Seth, Senior Staff UX Manager @ Google  |  
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/utkarshseth/  |  
- Buch: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0F3B4JZVV  |  
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Lloyd Yoo, Principal – UXR / Sales Director @ Stravito  |  
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloydyoo/  |  
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Connor Joyce, Senior User Researcher @ Microsoft  |  
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connectconnor/  |  
- Newsletter: https://eiap.substack.com/  |  
- Buch: https://www.google.de/books/edition/Bridging_Intention_to_Impact/7xANEQAAQBAJ  |  
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UX in diesem Monat | Mai 2025 - Live von der UX360 & UXDX 2025

Suivez Alexandre à la Journée de l'Écoconception Numérique 2025. Entre extraits des conférences, interviews exclusives et réflexions liées à nos métiers, revivez cette journée avec nous. C’est une capsule unique en son genre qui vous donnera envie, nous l’espérons, d’assister à la prochaine édition de la Journée de l’Écoconception Numérique.
 
Bonne écoute à tous et à toutes !

Transcription : https://www.lunaweb.fr/actualites/podcasts/capsule-design-16-immersion-sonore-jen25/
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Générique : Julien Bellanger · https://www.julienbellanger.com

CAPSULE DESIGN 16 - "Immersion sonore à la JEN25"

In this episode of Discussing Stupid, Virgil and Cole tackle a quiet killer of user experience: layout inconsistency.

From university websites that feel like ten different brands stitched together to internal systems that change button locations with every page, inconsistent layouts confuse users, break trust, and derail digital goals. This episode dives into why it happens, what it costs, and how to start fixing it.

They also explore:
	• Why inconsistent layouts are often a sign of deeper organizational problems
	• How users feel bad design before they can explain it
	• The difference between visual theming and layout consistency
	• What a consistent structure looks like across homepage, sections, and detail pages
	• Why a style guide is your most underrated asset

Whether you’re building a public-facing site or an internal portal, this episode will help you recognize the hidden ways layout chaos is holding you back—and how to clean it up.

For more conversations about digital strategy, UX, accessibility, and all the ways we get it wrong (and how to get it right), visit www.discussingstupid.com and subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.

(0:00) - Intro
(2:22) - Where layour inconsistency happens the most
(4:57) - The difference between theming and consistency
(7:24) - Structuring consistency in layers 
(10:57) - Why inconsistency hurts your organization
(13:12) - Layout chaos as a symptom of deeper issues
(15:22) - How to start fixing this issue
(16:51) - Outro


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Why inconsistent layouts wreck your UX

Bienvenue sur le podcast Parlons UX Design ! Je suis Thomas Gaudy, UX Designer spécialisé en inclusion et accessibilité numérique.

Analyse et design numérique pour DPK-Production:

- Problématique : Manuel Faouen, de DPK Production, propose le concept d’un jeu vidéo d'exploration, sonore et accessible aux personnes non-voyantes, tout en restant grand public.

- Concept : Thomas Gaudy, notre UX/UI designer propose d'adapter ce concept en jeu vidéo incluant de la réalité virtuelle.

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Jean-François Poulin nous emmène cette semaine dans les coulisses d’un événement UX organisé à Radio-Canada dans le cadre de la Semaine de la découverte. Ce rendez-vous a permis d’aborder le rôle stratégique de la phase de découverte dans le développement de produits numériques, en mettant en lumière une approche structurée, inclusive et centrée sur la valeur. Son entretien avec Sebastien Paccioni révèle comment cette culture se déploie au sein de l’organisation publique, en intégrant toutes les parties prenantes, des designers aux contributeurs éditoriaux. Une démarche qui cherche à éviter les dérives coûteuses et à mieux répondre aux attentes des « citoyens numériques ».

{ENTREVUE} - La phase de découverte chez Radio-Canada

Lou Rosenfeld talks with a LOT of brilliant, interesting changemakers in the UX world and beyond. Subscribe to the Rosenfeld Media podcast for a bird's eye view into what shifts UX faces, and how individuals and teams can respond in ways that drive success.

UXPRESS Podcast е мястото, където UX професионалисти и ентусиасти се срещат, за да обменят идеи, опит и вдъхновение. Във всеки епизод Павел Господинов разговаря с водещи имена от UX сферата в България, споделя ценни съвети и дава гласност на важни теми в дизайна. Ако искаш да се развиваш, да черпиш нови знания и да бъдеш част от UX общността – този подкаст е за теб! 🚀

Chaque semaine, Bruno Guglielminetti revient sur l'actualité numérique et propose des rencontres avec des acteurs de domaines connexes. // A weekly news magazine about digital news, with interviews, all in French. Bonne écoute !

Salut les Designers ! c’est le podcast de l’Agence LunaWeb consacré au design et à ses méthodes. UI, UX, motion, accessibilité, recherche, nous échangeons avec des professionnel·les passionné·es au grès de nos rencontres et de nos envies !

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Depuis plus de 10 ans, l'Agence LunaWeb conçoit vos interfaces web avec soins et passion afin d'apporter à vos clients un service dont ils se souviendront. Nous sommes concepteurs d'expériences web et nous plaçons l'humain au cœur de vos projets.

Discussing Stupid returns to the airwaves to transform digital facepalms into teachable moments—all in the time it takes to enjoy your coffee break! Sponsored by High Monkey, this podcast dives into ‘stupid’ practices across websites and Microsoft collaboration tools, among other digital realms. 

Our "byte-sized" bi-weekly episodes are packed with expert insights and a healthy dose of humor. Discussions focus on five key areas: Business Process & Collaboration, UX/IA, Inclusive Design, Content & Search, and Performance & SEO. 

Join us and let’s start making the digital world a bit less stupid, one episode at a time.

Dieser Podcast wird produziert von der German UPA. Sie ist die größte Vertretung für Fachkräfte aus dem Bereich User Experience (UX) und Usability im deutschsprachigen Raum. www.germanupa.de

Je suis UX Designer spécialisé en accessibilité et inclusion numérique. Je suis le co-créateur de l'OBNL Ludociels pour tous. Ludociels est une entreprise d’économie sociale de conseils en UX Design et qui a pour vocation de promouvoir l'accessibilité et l’inclusion numérique. Nous créons et nous faisons la promotion de loisirs, d’activités et d'installations culturelles numériques inclusifs, participatifs et collaboratifs.

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