In this episode of Design Different, Jake dives deep into why truly effective design sometimes requires making decisions that aren't immediately popular. He explores why the most valuable insights are often the hardest to deliver, especially to founders who are emotionally invested in their products. Using real-world experiences and practical strategies, Jake reveals how embracing discomfort and navigating challenging conversations can transform user experience, boost business outcomes, and b...
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In this episode of Design Different, Jake dives deep into why truly effective design sometimes requires making decisions that aren't immediately popular. He explores why the most valuable insights are often the hardest to deliver, especially to founders who are emotionally invested in their products. Using real-world experiences and practical strategies, Jake reveals how embracing discomfort and navigating challenging conversations can transform user experience, boost business outcomes, and b...
DD0023 - Design After AI: How to Stay Irreplaceable by 2030
Design Different
8 minutes
4 months ago
DD0023 - Design After AI: How to Stay Irreplaceable by 2030
AI is rapidly swallowing up the repetitive parts of design work—wireframes, layout tweaks, content variants. So where does that leave you as a designer? In this solo episode, Jake breaks down what design after AI really looks like, why pixel-pushing is no longer enough, and how to shift toward high-value roles like orchestration, systems thinking, and ethical design. He unpacks the emerging roles already commanding six-figure salaries, the mindset shifts that matter most, and how to build a p...
Design Different
In this episode of Design Different, Jake dives deep into why truly effective design sometimes requires making decisions that aren't immediately popular. He explores why the most valuable insights are often the hardest to deliver, especially to founders who are emotionally invested in their products. Using real-world experiences and practical strategies, Jake reveals how embracing discomfort and navigating challenging conversations can transform user experience, boost business outcomes, and b...
