“Designing is never just about screens—it’s about people, collaboration, and tiny moments that lead to big insights. Here’s what a day in my life as a UX designer looks like.”

AM: To-Dos, Sprint Planning, Meetings, and Sketch

9:00 AM – Sprint Planning

My workflow depends on the current sprint. We operate within an Agile Scrum system, reviewing the current sprint and planning the next. As a senior designer, I ensure everything is ready for the week ahead so developers can work efficiently. Preparation is key—it keeps the team aligned and productive.

11:00 AM – Daily Team Sync

I join a short Webex call with around twenty colleagues located in Prague, San Jose, and Pittsburgh. Most of them are mainframe developers, QA specialists, and test managers. After the meeting, I dive into Figma, iterating on designs and pushing pixels.

Being a product designer allows me to blend UX and UI work, which I hadn’t anticipated before taking this role. Collaborating closely with developers is a unique opportunity that gives me a holistic perspective on product creation.

PM: Concepting, Presentations, Feedback, and Iteration

2:00 PM – User & Client Sessions

I spend much of the afternoon interacting with users and clients. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, I lead concept and alignment meetings via Webex, walking clients through new designs.

Every design is never final—clients may request changes, and I continuously iterate based on feedback. Maintaining a user-centric mindset is essential to ensure our solutions are both usable and meaningful.

4:00 PM – Design Team Roundtable

Once a week, I join a remote design roundtable with the team in Regensburg. We share updates, challenges, lessons learned, and articles we’ve read. This collaboration strengthens our connection across locations and ensures the design process remains transparent and cohesive..

6:00 PM – Wrapping Up:

By the end of the day, I review the next day’s priorities and write my to-do list. Unlike many who plan first thing in the morning, I find it less stressful to offload tasks before leaving work. The next day starts with clarity and focus.

“Designing isn’t just about creating screens—it’s about staying connected, iterating with feedback, and keeping users at the center of every decision.”

Emil Mitry