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Emmet Connolly - Transitioning into the next era of design

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You probably know Intercom… but did you know they recently incubated a new startup called Fin that has already surpassed the core business?

They’ve pulled off a massive transition to an AI-native product and design org so today we’re going behind-the-scenes with their VP of Design Emmet Connolly.

Some highlights:

  • Why Emmett believes designers will own the frontend
  • The opportunity for design systems in an AI-first world
  • What Emmett looks for when hiring designers in the AI era
  • Why liquid glass represents the wrong direction for design
  • How Intercom’s AI product Fin overtook their core business
  • Why the start of an S-curve is the best time to be a designer
  • How AI is flipping the traditional product development process
  • a lot more

  continue reading

145 episodes

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Manage episode 491172938 series 3545433
Content provided by Ridd. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Ridd or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

You probably know Intercom… but did you know they recently incubated a new startup called Fin that has already surpassed the core business?

They’ve pulled off a massive transition to an AI-native product and design org so today we’re going behind-the-scenes with their VP of Design Emmet Connolly.

Some highlights:

  • Why Emmett believes designers will own the frontend
  • The opportunity for design systems in an AI-first world
  • What Emmett looks for when hiring designers in the AI era
  • Why liquid glass represents the wrong direction for design
  • How Intercom’s AI product Fin overtook their core business
  • Why the start of an S-curve is the best time to be a designer
  • How AI is flipping the traditional product development process
  • a lot more

  continue reading

145 episodes

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