
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 • 6 episodes
The Design Psychologist | Psychology for UX, Product, Service, Instructional, Interior, and Game Designers
Latest Episodes
How to Find the Next Big Idea: Deductive vs. Inductive Thinking in Product Research
How do you figure out what features to build into your design? How do you get those magical insights that actually improve your product—versus just shifting things around?In this episode, we unpack one key distinction that hel...
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Episode 5
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14:27

The Six Minds of UX: A Design Checklist You Didn't Know You Needed (with John Whalen)
This episode is an absolute masterclass in human-centered design, featuring Dr. John Whalen—cognitive scientist, seasoned UX expert, and author of Design for How People Think.John introduces us to his powerful framework, The...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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1:02:25

Color Psychology in Design: What the Science Really Says
What does the color of your brand really say about your business? Is there truth behind the popular color psychology charts? In this episode, we cut through the noise and explore the actual science behind color psychology—what...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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26:21

Psychology Principles Every Designer Should Master (with Susan Weinschenk)
Today on The Design Psychologist, we're diving deep into the intersection of psychology and design with none other than Susan Weinschenk, PhD—the person you’ll literally find next to the term “design psychologist” in the diction...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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58:34

Design for Ease: The Psychology of Effort in UX Design
Imagine dragging a jammed suitcase through a crowded airport—frustrating, right? Now imagine that same experience happening in your app, your website, or your product design. That’s performance load: the hidden mental and physical effort users ...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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