ASEF Podcast (SI): From Disk Data to Clinical Insight – Tadej Maligoj on Designing for Healthcare [Episode #39]
In Episode 39 of the ASEF Podcast, we are joined by Tadej Maligoj, a UX designer and digital solutions architect, who has been crafting user interfaces and information systems for over two decades. With a background in architecture, Tadej sees digital design not just as a visual layer, but as a strategic process that shapes how people interact with complex systems – especially in fields like healthcare.
Hosted for the first time by ASEF Junior Fellow Luka Petravić, this episode explores the intersection of design, technology, and medicine, asking: What does it take to create digital tools that are not only functional but also elevate efficiency and user satisfaction in highly specialized environments?
🎧 Tune in to hear about:
- Tadej’s transition from architectural design to digital UX
- The importance of understanding work processes before designing solutions
- Why user involvement matters – and when it can go wrong
- The design philosophy at Better d.o.o., a leading Slovenian healthcare tech company
- Challenges of UX in medicine: complexity, resistance to change, and the balance between structure and flexibility
- The story behind winning the Red Dot Award for the Pathfinder system
- How good UX can improve adoption of new healthcare technologies
Simple but powerful advice for those starting out in UX design
About the Guest
Tadej Maligoj is a UX designer and digital solutions architect. Over his career, he has played a key role in shaping user interfaces for major Slovenian companies, acting much like an architect does in construction: not just adding aesthetic value but ensuring that structure, purpose, and human needs align.
He is most involved at the beginning of projects, where defining the purpose and scope is essential. Through researching specific workflows, he builds dynamic user interface models that help unify understanding and align expectations between clients, developers, and end users.
Tadej’s favorite part of the job is immersing himself in unique work environments – whether it’s a night shift in a heavy industry warehouse, clerical offices at the Supreme Court, or an operating room at a children’s hospital. These experiences shape his approach to designing tools that improve efficiency and elevate the work experience across industries.