Crafting AI User Experiences, What it Means to be an “Artist” and What you should Look for in your next role after a layoff w/ Michael Tinglin, Design Leader, ex 7-Eleven, Atlassian EP 117

Understanding this secret will set you up for success as a product designer in this AI age. AI is “autocomplete” on steroids in its current form. On #wayofproduct this week, we're thrilled to have Michael Tinglin back on the show!Michael is a design leader who has worked at places like 7-Eleven, and Fannie Mae, and recently was Head of Design at Confluence. He taught me about the non-linear career path, where you can jump between management and IC work depending on your interests. A designer from Dallas, Texas, Michael has a passion for UX and product design. Michael brings his unique insights into AI and product design, emphasizing that AI is not “a magic bullet” but a tool that, when utilized thoughtfully, can be transformative.In this episode, we dive into:⭐ The state of AI in the media and marketing world and how it's not as “new” as many think.⭐ The importance of not just adding AI for the sake of it but ensuring it adds real value and ROI.⭐ How AI might be the next phase of true personalization in e-commerce, moving beyond creepy ads to genuinely valuable recommendations.⭐ The conversation around strategy in design and product management and how agile is often a tactic rather than a strategy.⭐ Michael's perspective on innovation as a business growth mechanism and how companies like Berkshire Hathaway transformed from furniture stores to investment giants through innovative thinking.Subscribe and find where to listen to “The Way of Product” atway+of+product+dot+com (LinkedIn will throttle this post for sharing a link)———————————————————Hi! I'm Caden Damiano; I'm an interaction designer, collaboration coach, and lifelong student of the craft of product development.I believe that product development is a liberal art, meaning you must experience multiple disciplines and perspectives to know how to make something that customers tell their friends about.In short, I believe great products have free word-of-mouth marketing. Follow me here on LinkedIn for daily clips from my interviews with product professionals. #UXDesign#AI#ProductDesign#Innovation#WayOfProduct#CreativeStrategy This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.wayofproduct.com