
Monday Jun 02, 2025
Why AI Literacy Matters Now — Business Risk, Talent, and the Future of Design
This week, I sat down with Riley Coleman — design leader, ethical AI strategist, and founder of AI Flywheel — to explore what it really means to build AI literacy inside design teams and organizations.
We unpacked the real risks of waiting, what “trustworthy AI” actually looks like, and how design leaders can guide their teams responsibly through this transformation. This one’s packed with actionable takeaways for designers, product leaders, and execs navigating AI today.
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Key Themes:
— Why design leaders must build AI literacy now
— The business risks of staying still
— Three layers of designing with AI: literacy, integration, and trust
— How to evaluate AI tools without compromising privacy
— The emotional impact of AI on team identity and leadership
— Communicating the value of design in an AI-first world
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Resources:
— Visit AI Flywheel: https://ai-flywheel.com
— Connect with Riley Coleman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/riley-coleman-a185754/
— Connect with Joe Woodham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joewoodham/
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Timestamps:
(00:00) — Why not training for AI is putting your team at risk
(05:05) — Australia’s shift to mandatory AI regulation
(10:03) — Why fact-checking AI is a human responsibility
(15:01) — ChatGPT can’t replace real skill—here’s why
(20:03) — Is AI giving you time back or creating noise?
(25:00) — How to choose the right AI tools for your team
(30:01) — Why corporate blockers are hurting your AI readiness
(35:02) — Interface design and the illusion of intelligence
(40:04) — Most AI prompts don’t work—here’s the fix
(45:04) — Designers must lead responsibly with AI
(50:04) — Final thoughts: Trust, ethics, and moving forward
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#AILiteracy #DesignLeadership #FutureOfWork #ResponsibleAI #AllThingsDesign_Torii #JoeWoodham #RileyColeman
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