Humanizing AI in Design: Building AI Mentors & Teams with Kristin de la Fuente| All Things Design

This week on All Things Design, I sat down with Kristin de la Fuente, a design veteran who has worked with major brands like Qantas, IAG, and is now a key member of our team at Torii. Kristin  shares her journey in building AI-powered design teams, highlighting the balance between human leadership and autonomous agents.

 

We explored the future of design, from how AI agents can help run design processes to the potential of a single person running an entire AI-powered design team. Kristin’s insights into humanizing AI, fostering collaboration, and breaking down complex AI concepts for team adoption are crucial for anyone looking to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of design.

 

Key Topics Covered:

 

Humanizing AI: How to make AI approachable and useful for design teams

 

Building AI-powered design mentors and agents to amplify your team

 

The future of design teams in an AI-driven world

 

Scaling from solo designer to leading a full-fledged design team

 

The role of human leadership in an AI-dominated environment

 

🔗 Resources:

— Connect with Kristin de la Fuente on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristindelafuente/

 

— Connect with Joe Woodham on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-woodham-torii-uxdesign/

 

 

⏱️ Timestamps:

(00:00) — Introduction to Kristin de la Fuente

(01:00) — Kristin’s journey from graphic design to AI in design

(01:55) — Building AI agents and mentors in design teams

(08:34) — Designing AI Agents: From Concept to Creation with Human-Centered Approach

(13:59) — Humanizing AI for Design Teams and Mentorship

(21:33) — Building AI Dream Teams and Empowering Design Roles

(27:37) — Humanizing AI and the Importance of Design in AI Projects

(31:31) — Designing for the Future with AI Agents and Evolving Roles

(36:47) — Challenges and Opportunities

(43:03) — Key advice for embracing AI in design and upskilling

(51:45) — Wrapping up: the future of AI and design teams

 

 

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