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In this episode of The Designers Show, the hosts take a practical, no-hype look at artificial intelligence and what it actually means for designers today. Instead of fear-mongering or shiny-tool obsession, the conversation focuses on how AI fits into real creative workflows—where it helps, where it falls short, and why designers are still very much in the driver’s seat.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

AI works best as a creative assistant, not a replacement for designers

Speed and iteration are AI’s biggest strengths—not originality or judgment

Designers remain responsible for strategy, taste, and final decisions

Better prompts lead to better results (prompting is a design skill)

AI helps overcome blank-page paralysis and speeds up early ideation

Ethical questions around ownership, transparency, and data matter

Designers who experiment with AI gain a competitive edge

📌 Chapters with timestamps:
(Approximate timestamps for Apple Podcasts)

00:00 – Welcome and opening conversation

02:10 – Why AI is such a hot topic for designers right now

05:45 – What AI does well—and where it struggles

10:30 – AI as an assistant, not a replacement

15:40 – Real-world ways designers are using AI today

22:10 – Prompting tips and mindset shifts

28:30 – Risks, limitations, and ethical considerations

34:15 – How designers can start experimenting with AI

40:20 – Final thoughts on the future of AI and design

📌 Resources Mentioned:

ChatGPT and other generative AI tools

AI-assisted design and content workflows

Prompt-writing techniques for better outputs

Ongoing discussions within the design community

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About the Co-Hosts:

John Schrader

Kevin Transue

Robin Rigby Fisher

Rene Rabbit