Groundbreakin

Author: Dipaq

The Groundbreakin is a cutting-edge podcast that explores the journeys of top designers, creative entrepreneurs, and thought leaders in the design industry. Hosted by Dipaq aka Q, a Creative Director and Founder of Syqi , this podcast is your go-to source for insider insights and actionable advice from the world's top design experts. With a focus on fresh topics and engaging discussions, each episode is designed to help you stay ahead of the curve and build a successful career in the ever-evolving design landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, The Groundbreakin is your essential resource for all things design. Join us on a journey to the forefront of creativity and innovation. We are on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all the podcast listening platforms.
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#55 - Curiosity Becomes an AI-Proof Skill, Designing Without Inspiration : Sumit Bedi
Episode 55
Friday, 2 January, 2026

What does it take to stay relevant when tools change faster than job titles-and AI threatens to rewrite the rules overnight?In this wide-ranging and deeply reflective conversation, Dipaq sits down with Sumit Bedi, design leader, educator, and relentless ideator, to unpack what truly makes a designer future-ready. From his early days obsessing over school projects to leading experimentation and R&D at a global SaaS company, Sumit shares why curiosity-not tools-is the most AI-proof skill of all.He talks candidly about building ideas without chasing inspiration, why most ideas die in people’s heads, and how observation, meditation, and daily curiosity shape his creative process. Drawing from his experience across instructional design, corporate training, product design, and innovation labs, Sumit challenges the obsession with tools, templates, and hyper-specialization.We also dive into the reality of working in the age of AI-layoffs, uncertainty, identity loss-and why designers must stop being “corporate-ready” and start becoming industry-ready. From corporate hacking and brand-building to designing without internet access, this episode is a masterclass in thinking, not just making.This episode is essential viewing for designers, product thinkers, and creators navigating AI disruption—-and anyone trying to build a voice that lasts beyond the next tool update.In this episode, you’ll discover:Sumit’s journey from instructional designer to leading future-focused experimentation in product teamsWhy ideas are common—but execution, intent, and courage are rareHow curiosity, observation, and meditation fuel better design decisionsWhat makes a skill truly “AI-proof”Why designers should focus on finding the right problems, not just building solutionsThe difference between being corporate-ready vs industry-readyHow personal brand is built quietly—through work, not announcementsWhy designers must understand how AI works, not just how to use itCONNECT: Check out our Substack: dipaq@substack.comSupported by Syqi: https://syqi.art/ Email us at [q@groundbreak.in]