Will AI Replace Designers? Not If They Learn This…

12/05/2025 44 min Episodio 6
Will AI Replace Designers? Not If They Learn This…

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Episode Synopsis

AI is moving fast... but that doesn’t mean designers are done. In today's episode, I sit down with Sharbani Dhar, to unpack what designers must do to stay relevant. We explore human-centred AI, the skills that still matter, and why great design goes way beyond UI.
If you’re a designer wondering how to future-proof your career, this one’s for you.
Key Themes:

Will AI replace designers?
The future of design leadership
Human-centred AI in practice
Accessibility as a strategy
What’s beyond the UI iceberg

Resources:

For more about Torii Consulting: https://toriiconsulting.com.au/
Follow Joe Woodham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joewoodham/
Connect with Sharbani on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharbanidhar/

Timestamps:
(0:00) - Introduction
(1:03) - Will AI Take Over the Design Industry?
(6:29) - How Designers & Leaders Can Stay Ahead of AI
(9:26) - The Hidden Risks of Relying on AI Tools
(18:12) - How to De-Risk the Use of AI
(20:17) - Building a Team That’s AI-Literate
(23:19) - What a Responsible AI Framework Looks Like
(26:50) - How to Upskill Your Design Team in AI
(29:57) - AI Will Not Replace You… If You Do This
(33:53) - The Fastest Way to Level Up Your Design Career
(37:50) - The Secret to Smarter Design Teams
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