XR AI Spotlight Rethinking the role of Designers in XR and AI
Sep 3, 2025
Mo Sayar, a designer with 18 years of experience in immersive XR and AI products, shares his insights on the evolving role of designers in the tech landscape. He discusses the importance of networking in the XR industry and how thoughtful design has become essential in product development. Mo reflects on his diverse experiences across startups and corporates, emphasizing the importance of skill growth. He also explores the innovative integration of AI into design processes, advocating for a focus on creativity and human interaction in an AI-driven world.
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Hire For Contextual XR Skills
- When hiring for XR, evaluate candidates on teamwork, creative problem solving, and UX principles.
- Also check their understanding of platform limits and context where the design will be consumed.
Make Portfolios Spatially Demonstrative
- Differentiate your XR portfolio by showing context-aware work like recorded walkthroughs or VR presentations.
- Use spatial demos to prove you can leverage platform features, not just show static case studies.
Use An Omnidirectional Career Strategy
- Build a multi-dimensional job strategy: portfolio, network, social presence, and storytelling.
- Iterate your personal narrative and pick channels that match how you want to be discovered.