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Terrence Moline is a culture builder, strategist, and founder of AAGD—a national community for African American graphic designers. Based in Austin by way of New Orleans, Terrence leads a design agency rooted in social justice, working with clients like Princeton, the NAACP, and local businesses alike. In this dynamic conversation, he shares how he's using design, technology, and storytelling to challenge norms, build community, and shape the future of creative work—especially for Black designers navigating a rapidly changing industry.
We dive into his approach to AI in the design process, his concerns around equity in emerging tech, and why cultural legacy matters more than ever in media. Whether you're a designer, strategist, or creative entrepreneur, this episode will spark reflection on what it means to lead with purpose and adapt with intention.
This episode is for you if:
You’re a creative looking to use your work for social impact
You’re curious (or skeptical) about AI in design
You want to build or support a creative community of color
You’re interested in the business of design—beyond just the visuals
You want to redefine success on your own terms
In This Episode:
Intro — Who is Terrence Moline?
Growing up in New Orleans and early creative roots
The shift to Austin and building a justice-driven design agency
Founding AAGD and creating a community for Black creatives
What it means to be a culture builder
How AI is woven into his design process
Hope, fear, and excitement: Terrence's real thoughts on GenAI
Design as healing: stories, equity, and impact
Shifting from “designer” to “creative professional”
How AAGD helps creatives think beyond industry norms
Revisiting 30-year-old sketchbooks with Adobe Firefly
Advice for young designers
Final thoughts on the future of design and legacy
Connect with Terrence Moline:
Website: https://aagd.co
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmoline
More Podcast Episodes:
https://bio.site/ArtSchoolGraduatePodcast
Resources Mentioned:
– AAGD: African American Graphic Designers
– Adobe Firefly
– William Gibson’s “The future is already here...” quote
– Ray Kurzweil’s Age of Spiritual Machines
– Tools: ChatGPT, Adobe Creative Cloud
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