Highlights
Watch a podcast we recorded with DesignOps Aligned about the challenges of navigating the UX job market in 2025
Check out a Websinar about how Google uses CUJs to move towards user centered development processes. Available on the Airtime blog, Spotify and YouTube.
A recent Cieden podcast covered a wide range of subjects, from common pitfalls in AI integration to the significance of UX research to the expenses of poor feature releases.

Dr. Javier Bargas-Avila
Dr. Javier Bargas-Avila is a UX Director with over 20 years of experience, passionate about building excellent products that delight users. Creating and scaling high-performing teams fuels his drive.
For 14 years he built and scaled impactful research organizations across Google, including Cloud, Ads, YouTube and Play. Before joining Google, he established and managed the HCI research lab at the University of Basel.
He is a firm believer in the power of coaching and mentorship, and strives to cultivate talent within teams, empowering individuals to achieve their full potential. In 2025, he founded Astrolabium, a company focused on Coaching and Training for UX professionals.
Beyond this, he actively contributes to the UX community by sharing his insights through talks, publications, podcasts and conference presentations.