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The Friendly Futurist: Towards Society 5.0The Future is User Friendly Author: Podcasts West
Are you ready to board the good ship SS Tomorrow? The Friendly Futurist. The podcast all about a user-friendly future, covering the intersection of social change, big tech, and megatrends, mixed with some dope ass beats. Think of the show as the intersection between Emerging Technology with Implications on Society and The Environment. Each week we chat with experts in: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, The Metaverse, Agtech, Future of Food, Future of Work, Future of Energy, Biotech, Transhumanism, Biohacking, AI, Quantum Computing, Regenerative Agriculture, Nanotechnology, Climate Change, Electric Vehicles, Space Exploration, CBD Products, Introduction of UBI (Universal Basic Income), Return to Slow Fashion and so much more Remember to Stay Curious and The Future is User Friendly! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Language: en Genres: Business, Marketing, Science, Social Sciences Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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How Does Design Flow Through Everything? Interview with Alex and Michel from Figma
Episode 3
Wednesday, 10 June, 2026
Joining us today on board the good ship SS Tomorrow are Alex and Michel from Figma. We explore how AI is transforming design, the evolving role of designers in an AI-driven world, and the importance of human-centred thinking. Our guests, Alex from Figma and Michel, a seasoned designer advocate, share their perspectives on navigating this rapidly changing landscape, emphasising adaptability, differentiation, and collaboration. In this episode: The pervasive influence of design as a guiding force across industries How AI is shifting design from visual polish to systems thinking and intent The role of workflows, user experience, and human interaction in the AI-era design The tension between speed, differentiation, and direction in product developmentUnifying customer touchpoints for seamless end-to-end experiencesThe importance of craft, hand-made aesthetics, and the human touch How tools like Figma are integrating AI to augment creativity and productivityThe critical skill of asking the right questions to navigate automation and AIThe future of spatial webs, holographic interfaces, and agent-based design systems Advice for young designers: curiosity, communication, and understanding human behaviour Join us as we navigate the fog of innovation and step confidently into a future where human-centred design collaborates seamlessly with AI. The key takeaway: design is never finished—never has been—and the best designers are those who embrace the messiness and always ask why.
