a chat about the next generation with Eric Snowden
EP22 // Eric Snowden, SVP Design at Adobe. An honest, frank conversation about the state of design in 2025, uncovering the challenges and opportunities that young designers are facing. We also uncover Eric's visions and hopes for where our design industry might be heading next as well as some of his reflections and recommendations to designers of all ages for how to find happiness and optimism in our lives as designers. Eric on LinkedIn!Fergus on LinkedIn!
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how to be a 'designer' in an AI world // Dom Heinrich & Tony Jones
EP 21 // Dom Heinrich & Tony Jones, Founders of the Creative AI Academy.I met with two leading inventors and educators in the world of AI and design, Tony Jones and Dom Heinrich to uncover their unique, novel perspectives on the latest research, applications and practical examples of how AI is being used by designers across the world.I was particularly fascinated to learn how the younger generation of designers have been approaching this AI revolution, and how we can use it as a springboard to accelerate our creative process and careers in 2025 and the future. Links to Dom & Tony: Creative AI AcademyDom Heinrich LinkedInTony Jones LinkedIn
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designing for a better world with Don Norman // Part 2
EP 20 // Don Norman, Godfather of UX: PART 2This is the final part of an open, honest conversation about the state of design in 2025 from the perspective of a young designer.We unpack the thoughts, concerns, ambitions and visions of the young generation of designers entering the industry, and uncover Don's wisdom for how we can all move design forward.
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designing for a better world with Don Norman // Part 1
EP 19 // Don Norman, Godfather of UX: PART 1This is an open, honest conversation about the state of design in 2025 from the perspective of a young designer. We unpack the thoughts, concerns, ambitions and visions of the young generation of designers entering the industry, and uncover Don's wisdom for how we can all move design forward. Part 2 going live soon.
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the reality of having a career in design // Meredith Black
EP 18 // Meredith Black, ex-Head of DesignOps at Pinterest, Figma + The New York Times. We go deep into why having a career in design is anything but linear, the role of risk, and why trusting your gut is so under-rated in the world of careers. Meredith also shares her incredible advice to young designers who are on the hunt for their first roles, for how to thrive in chaos and uncertainty and stay true to your mission as a designer. Link to Meredith's own podcast: Reconsidering Podcast
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