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Rarely do we get the chance to pause and reflect on the conversations we’ve been having—and to spot the red threads that run through them. But that’s exactly what we’re doing today.

We’re trying out a new format—we’re calling it The Roundup. Think of it as a prototype. We’d love your feedback.

In this episode, we’re revisiting past conversations through the lens of AI. It’s a fun new way to explore themes that have come up across episodes, highlight insights from our guests, and help you synthesize ideas you can apply in your own work.

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What you'll learn in this episode:

Changing Roles & Workflows

Scott Belsky (Adobe’ Chief Strategy Officer) discusses "boundaryless workflows" where AI collapses the steps between ideation and execution

The concept of "collapsed talent stacks" where individuals can now perform multiple functions that previously required separate specialists

Evolution of Design Jobs

Jenny Blackburn (design team lead for Google Gemini) shares how her team is "inventing the next version of UX jobs" as boundaries blur between roles

New UX jobs are emerging around defining great AI responses from a user perspective

AI as Creative Partner

Marcus Bell (music producer for artists like Snoop Dogg) explains how AI has transformed music production, enabling him to do what once required five people

Bell predicts AI will enable "hyper-personalization" of music based on individual needs and preferences

...and more!