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Writers of Silicon Valley

Patrick Stafford
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UX writing. Content design. Call it whatever you want: words and content are more important to good design and technology than ever. The words, phrases, and sentences you see in a user interface don't just appear there. They are written. Carefully crafted. This podcast is about the people who write those words, who design experiences with words, and who combine the power of language and technology... more

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THANK YOU FOR 50 EPISODES!

This is the 50th episode of Writers of Silicon Valley. Thank you for listening all this time - through my bad editing skills, a three year break, and me saying "absolutely" a lot.

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Recent Guests

Oleksii Tkachenko
Designer with software engineering background; speaker at Growing in Content Conference
Klarna, Perk; Growing in Content Conference speaker
Episode: Content design's identity crisis (Oleksii Tkachenko)
Adedayo Agarau
Award-winning poet and content designer; has worked on AI tools including Grok at X/Twitter; Stanford fellow
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Carly Gray
Expert in Augmented Reality and content design, previously worked at Meta and North.
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Dave Connors
Expert in systems thinking and technical writing
Episode: Best of 2025: 5 pieces of content design wisdom
Tom Griever
Author of 'Articulating Design Decisions'
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Kara Lamb
Content designer who experienced layoffs and successfully transitioned to content leadership
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Margo Stern
Author and expert on design interviews
Episode: How to ace your design interview (Margo Stern)
David Hamilton
Experienced content designer at GM
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Ben Moran
UX Writer with experience in one of the world's biggest video game franchises, Grand Theft Auto.
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Episode: UX writing for video games (Ben Moran)

Host

Patrick Stafford
Host of the show; focuses on UX writing, content design, and the people behind word-driven experiences.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Lots of nuggets

    Great podcast. UX writers and content designers chat to interesting stuff they’re doing/thoughts on trends and challenges we face in the industry.

    Patrick (the host) knows his stuff, but guides the chat with curiosity.

    Well worth a listen - easy way to stay on top of things and feel part of a big community of writers (whether you’re in Silicon Valley or not :)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Filteruser2000
    Australiaa year ago
  • Helpful

    I’m looking to break into content design and this podcast has brought me lots of hope and insight.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IHeartPeloton
    United States2 years ago
  • So glad someone’s speaking to Ux writers

    Great podcast and great exposure to people in the profession. Thanks for making it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    a.locandro
    Australia4 years ago
  • 5-star it is

    Just put this podcast in my morning to-listen list. So fun and insightful. Keep the good work! 👍🏻

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fajrimln
    Indonesia6 years ago
  • Perfect for UX Writers

    Exactly what I’ve been looking for to learn more about this field.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    FleetFox47
    United States6 years ago

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Many praise the show as a must-listen resource for anyone entering or progressing in UX writing and content design.

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Content design's identity crisis (Oleksii Tkachenko)
Q: What advice would you give someone who is unemployed or seeking to showcase AI skills in their portfolio?
Create pet projects that demonstrate your process, research, and decision-making; show low-fidelity prototypes and how you applied content design thinking with AI; build a portfolio that proves you can solve problems, not just use tools.
Content design's identity crisis (Oleksii Tkachenko)
Q: How should a content designer respond to hype around AI in the workplace?
By being deliberate: align with your team's shared vision, resist over-automation, and focus on solving real user problems while clearly communicating limitations and guardrails to stakeholders.
Content design's identity crisis (Oleksii Tkachenko)
Q: What are the three buckets you see in AI-focused content design job ads today?
The first bucket targets fully AI-advanced roles with extensive implementation experience; the second bucket seeks curiosity and openness to explore AI with moderate usage; the third bucket includes companies that are behind and experimenting slowly, offering fewer opportunities.
EPISODE 50! Content design for AI agents (Christopher Greer)
Q: How have you learned more about engineering and coding in your role?
I've approached it with curiosity, wanting to understand new technologies and how they fit together.
EPISODE 50! Content design for AI agents (Christopher Greer)
Q: What's it like working at an engineering-heavy company as a content designer?
It's been a privileged position at Stripe with a balance and respect for design, where my craft is held to high standards.

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The show centers on how words shape user experiences, featuring conversations with UX writers, content designers, and design leaders who explore how language, AI, and emerging tech affect product design. Recent episodes frequently tackle AI's impact on content, the future of content design in wearables and AR, interviewing for design roles, and strategies for building and leading teams. A standout here is the blend of practical, career-focused guidance with thoughtful discussions on ethics, safety, and craft in fast-changing tech environments. Listeners can expect actionable insights for building skills, staying current with tooling, and understanding how content decisions influence product success.

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