Dive Club 🤿

Stephen Haney, founder of Paper and co-founder of Modulz, dives into how his influential design tool is transforming the design landscape. He discusses fostering alignment among teams and cultivating empathy in designers, while redefining traditional roles. The episode highlights the integration of innovative features like shaders that revive creativity, streamlining design workflows, and enhancing collaboration between designers and developers. Haney also touches on the evolving impact of AI in design, emphasizing the balance between efficiency and creative freedom.

Recent advancements in AI-generated UI design tools are reshaping usability and accessibility. The evolution of platforms like Lovable and Cursor is streamlining the prototyping process, fostering creativity and workflow efficiency. The concept of an infinite canvas is pushing the boundaries of design innovation, merging intuitive design with structured coding. Curiosity and mastery of these tools are essential for professionals, driving transformations and encouraging continuous learning in the fast-paced tech-driven design landscape.

Zach Leach, Head of Design at Gamma, discusses the exciting intersection of AI and design. He shares insights on making AI fun again, highlighting techniques from his work on AI-powered flows. Zach reveals what sets Gamma apart as a team of 'AI Pioneers' and describes their unique prototyping methods. He delves into the challenges of merging traditional design with innovative features, emphasizing user feedback's role in product evolution. Zach also imagines the future of AI design, focusing on creativity and collaboration.

Design leadership is evolving! The podcast dives into new archetypes that blend strategy with hands-on execution. Insights from top leaders at Airbnb and Duolingo showcase the importance of active engagement in the creative process. Discover how this shift fosters collaboration and inspires teams to uphold high design standards. Tune in for a fascinating discussion on redefining what it means to lead in the design world!

Mig Reyes, VP of Product Experience at Duolingo and former design director at Instagram, shares invaluable insights on the design industry. He provides a behind-the-scenes look at Duolingo's redesignation of 'UX' to 'Product Experience.' Mig discusses common portfolio mistakes and highlights the necessity of strong communication for designers. He also elaborates on effective hiring strategies for juniors and the importance of high design standards. With an emphasis on mentorship and collaborative culture, he reveals how helpfulness can shape personal and team growth.

I talk to a lot of designers at the pinnacle of their career…So I’m always trying to figure out how they’ve evolved the way they practice design over the years.Once I hear the same answer from a few different people I start to pay attention 👀So here are a few trends I’m noticing for how the best designers get alignment on their teams.Alex Cornell (Gen AI at Meta)Yuan Wang (Head of Design at Maven)Rich Arnold (Design Manager at Coinbase)Michael Wandelmaier (Principal Designer at Dropbox)Aashman Goghari (Design Lead at Palantir)

In this conversation, Kyle Turman, the first full-time designer at Anthropic, reveals his journey designing Claude and shaping the company’s design culture. He shares insights on creating intuitive conversational UX flows and his unique approach to emotional design. Kyle discusses the balance between speed and depth in AI product development, the evolution of design tools, and how he leverages Claude in his creative process. He also explores the future of design and the challenges of integrating AI into collaborative workflows.

There's a parallel I'm noticing between what's happening today with AI and what happened way back in 2013.So this episode studies the early days of Snapchat, the emergence of high-fidelity prototyping tools, and answers the question “what does it look like to have agency in 2025?”Jack Brody (Chief Product Officer at Suno)Jorn van Dijk (CEO of Framer)Julius Tarng (Research engineer at Anthropic)Tuhin Kumar (Head of Design at Luma AI)Maheen Sohail (Gen AI at Meta)Meng To (Founder of Design+Code)

Tuhin Kumar, Head of Design at Luma AI and former designer at Facebook, Airbnb, and Apple, discusses the transformative power of generative AI in design. He emphasizes the shifting value of design, urging designers to see AI as more than just a tool. Tuhin shares insights from his journey, including the pivotal moments at Airbnb and his experience at Apple, exploring the evolving methodologies that come with AI integration. He also introduces innovative concepts like 'pills' to enhance collaboration in brainstorming, and encourages fostering curiosity in the AI landscape.

Discover the revolutionary go-to-market strategy from Granola that’s set to inspire new startups. The conversation dives into the essentials of product design, emphasizing the balance between usefulness and user feedback. Explore how user retention tactics adapt amidst evolving complexities in product features. Learn about 'informed simplicity' and its role in engaging users while tackling design challenges. This enlightening chat encourages a fresh perspective on enhancing design processes and prioritizing user engagement.