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Software Made Human

Software Made Human

Written by: Marino Software
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 A podcast about Software and Humans and how they interact.

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  • Designing the Hero’s Journey with Pádraig Walsh

    Designing the Hero’s Journey with Pádraig Walsh
    Jan 28 2026
    In this episode of Software Made Human, Garrett Sheridan is joined by behavioural psychologist Pádraig Walsh, founder of ChangeAble Behaviour Solutions.Padraig’s work sits at the intersection of psychology, design, and technology — helping organisations understand how real human behaviour shapes whether products succeed or fail.The conversation explores how behavioural science can inform better software design, from reducing cognitive load and friction, to understanding motivation, capability, and behaviour change. Padraig shares practical frameworks including self-determination theory and the COM-B model, alongside everyday examples from tools like Xero and Strava.A central theme of the episode is the idea of the hero’s journey — and how the best software doesn’t position itself as the hero but helps users feel more capable, confident, and in control.This is a thoughtful conversation for anyone building software, designing products, or thinking deeply about how technology fits into real human lives.

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    40 mins
  • Putting People at the Heart of AI with Naomh McElhatton

    Putting People at the Heart of AI with Naomh McElhatton
    Nov 12 2025

    On Software Made Human from Marino Software, host Garett Sheridan is joined by Naomh McElhatton, Irish Ambassador for Women in AI, founder of the Business of AI Club, and creator of The She Said Club.


    Naomh shares her mission to make AI inclusive, accessible, and above all, people-focused. Together, they discuss how SMEs can adopt AI in meaningful ways, why regulation and ethics matter, and how education and diversity can shape a better future for technology.


    They also explore bias, empathy, and what it really means to keep people at the centre of innovation.

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    44 mins
  • A UX Approach to Inclusive Public Services

    A UX Approach to Inclusive Public Services
    Sep 30 2025

    In this episode of Software Made Human, we’re joined by Aoife Kenny, Product Design Lead at Marino Software, to explore how inclusive design and user-centred thinking can break down barriers and create real impact.


    From her early career in graphic and spatial design to building digital healthcare products, Aoife shares how her work — and her personal life — have been shaped by technology. We talk about how software transformed her mother’s independence after a life-changing stroke, why “tick-box accessibility” isn’t enough, and how involving users from the very beginning leads to better outcomes for everyone.


    We also dive into Ireland’s new disability strategy, especially its transport and mobility pillar, and unpack how UX principles like co-design, continuous iteration, and empathy-driven research can turn policy into meaningful change.


    Whether you’re a designer, policymaker, or technologist, this conversation is a powerful reminder that when we design for the edges, we improve experiences for all.

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    32 mins
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