Designing for Humans in the Loop

In this episode, we speak with Idam Adam, a Product Designer at Upguard. What does it look like when design and code fully merge, and AI becomes the bridge between an idea and a finished, clickable product? Idam is a Product Designer at UpGuard with a background that spans both coding and design. He's a heavy user of Claude Code and Codex agents, and he's built a workflow that lets him gen...

In this episode, we speak with Freya Stockman, a Product Designer at Relevance AI who transitioned from traditional design to working alongside engineers and "vibe coding". Freya shares her journey from working at a bank to joining an AI-first company where she ships code, builds features alongside engineers, and redefines what it means to be a designer in 2025/6. We explore: 🎨 The tran...

Most AI literacy programs are solving the wrong problem — and in this episode, Riley Coleman explains why. Instead of teaching people tools, features, and prompts, Riley argues that organisations must rebuild the  mental models, habits, workflows, and governance  that help humans think differently about how to get work done in an AI-enhanced world. We dive deep into what it really takes to build A...

In this episode, we speak with Gordon Candelin, a design innovator, developer and partner at Artefex, about redefining what it means to be a designer in 2025. Gordon challenges designers to bridge the gap between front-end design and the technical systems that power digital experiences, expanding beyond aesthetics into systems thinking. We explore: 🔧 Why designers must understand the technical fo...

Justin and Tron sit down with Ben Hoogenboom—founder of AI for Enterprise—to explore what’s really happening inside boardrooms as AI shifts from buzzword to business imperative. From fear of missing out to navigating transformation at scale, this episode dives into the tensions, questions, and opportunities facing today’s executive teams—and the essential role design plays in making AI work for hu...

In this episode, we speak with Kristin de la Fuente, a design specialist with over twenty years of experience, about navigating the complex world of AI indesign. Kristin shares her journey of reskilling and experimenting with generative AI, from her early digital design days to her current work exploring bias in large language models. We explore: The evolution of design in the AI era Strategies fo...

In this episode, we speak with Alyona Medelyan , CEO of Thematic , about how AI — specifically natural language processing (NLP) — is helping organizations turn unstructured customer feedback into meaningful insights. Aliona shares her journey from computational linguistics to founding a platform that empowers teams to understand not just what customers are saying, but why . We explore: The evolut...

In this special reflection episode, co-hosts Justin and Taryn take a pause to look back on the first three episodes of Designing for Humans in the Loop . From experimenting with AI tools to rediscovering the irreplaceable value of critical thinking, creativity, and empathy, this candid conversation explores how AI is reshaping our work as designers and what it means to design in a time of rapid te...

Vincent Koch is a thought leader at the intersection of AI, data, and design. As a lecturer, futurist, and former Chief Data and AI Officer, Vincent has worked with cutting-edge generative AI technologies to reshape how organisations approach design and user experiences. In this episode, Vincent shares insights into how AI can augment human creativity, the challenges of hyper-personalisation, and...

Welcome to Designing for Humans in the Loop , the podcast exploring the intersection of design and artificial intelligence. Hosted by Taryn D'Souza and Justin Hevey, we dive into how AI is reshaping design, transforming industries, and challenging the way we create for the future. In this episode, we explore hyper-personalisation with Barry Saunders, Partner at MXA Consulting, a technology strateg...

This episode is about The role of design in the evolving landscape of AI with our special guest, Chris Rolling. Chris is a visionary at the intersection of AI, design, and innovation. With roots in London's creative scene and a pivotal role in launching R/GA Sydney, he found his stride at Google, where he spearheaded groundbreaking customer experiences by merging AI with human-centered design....