#171 Inside Lovable & Intercom: what top design talent looks like in 2026
From Honest UX Talks by Wix Studio by Anfisa Bogomolova & Ioana Teleanu
February 23, 2026 · 24 min · Season 1 · Episode 171
About this episode
Ioana discusses insights on design culture and the future of design talent in 2026.
Ioana shares recent field insights on vibe coding, design culture, and AI-driven strategies she learnt from Lovable and Intercom designers. She talks about the value of rapid experimentation, user-centric design, and the future of top design talent in 2026. This episode was recorded in partnership with Wix Studio. Check out these links: Preorder Ioana's upcoming book here . The first 100 copies will be hand-signed. Ioana's co-working space Join Anfi’s Job Search community . The community includes 3 courses, 12 live events and workshops, and a variety of templates to support you in your job search journey. Ioana's AI project: aidesign-os.com Ioana's WhatsApp group Ioana's AI Goodies Newsletter Ioana's Domestika course Create a Learning Strategy …
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Hosts: Anfisa Bogomolova, Ioana Teleanu
Guest: Ioana
Topics covered
- design culture
- AI-driven strategies
- user-centric design
- rapid experimentation
- future of design talent
Keywords
- vibe coding
- design culture
- AI strategies
- user-centric design
- rapid experimentation
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Organizations: Lovable, Intercom
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