The Design Psychologist | Psychology for UX, Product, Service, Instructional, Interior, and Game Designers
Welcome to The Design Psychologist, a podcast where we explore the intersection of psychology and design. The show is hosted by Thomas Watkins, a design psychologist who has spent years applying behavioral science principles to the creation of digital products.
We sit down with a variety of experts who apply psychology in different ways to the design of the world around us. Thomas uses his expertise to guide conversations that provide practical advice while illuminating the theory behind why designs succeed.
Tune in if you are a design practitioner who seeks to understand your work on a deeper level and craft experiences that are intuitive, effective, and delightful.
Podcasting since 2025 • 25 episodes
The Design Psychologist | Psychology for UX, Product, Service, Instructional, Interior, and Game Designers
Latest Episodes
The Power of Social Proof (Part 1)
Go to thedesignpsychologist.substack.com to get episode summaries right in your inbox so you can easily reference, save, and apply what you learn. Have yo...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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26:46
Align Before Design: The Psychology of Strategic Alignment (with Tamara Adlin)
Get episode summaries right in your inbox so you can easily reference, save, and apply what you learn: thedesignpsychologist.substack.comWhy do so many user per...
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Episode 23
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1:02:51
Why Games Work: Emotional Arcs, Flow States, and Meaningful Play (with Jesse Schell)
Why are games so deeply engaging? What psychological principles make game design such a powerful tool for shaping attention, emotion, and learning?Game design is not a niche skill. It's one of the most refined disciplines we have for des...
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Episode 22
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59:44
Advance Without Alienating: How MAYA Drives Adoption
What is the sweet spot between new and familiar, and how do you design for it?Create products that feel groundbreaking and instantly intuitive by applying the psychology of the MAYA Principle.By unpacking how human...
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Episode 21
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17:17
Frontstage, Backstage: How Service Design Really Works (with Marc Stickdorn)
What’s the real impact of service design on customer experiences?In this episode of The Design Psychologist, host Thomas talks with service design expert Marc Stickdorn, PhD, author of "This is Service Design Doing," about the evolution ...
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Episode 20
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59:53