AI is creating jobs faster than you think, are you ready for them?Forget the “AI will take your job” headlines. The real story is the surge of new roles reshaping the future of work!

In this episode of DESIGNathon, we’re flipping the script with Harsha Srivatsa and Polly M Allen. We’ll explore which AI-powered careers are emerging fastest, the skills you’ll need to stand out, and insider advice to future-proof your career in an AI-driven world.

Guest Speakers:

Harsha Srivatsa

Polly M Allen

Hosts:

Anne Cantera

Mahnaz Hajesmaeili

Hiring in AI UX is new and messy, so we brought in the pros.Is your portfolio really speaking to hiring managers? What do recruiters see on LinkedIn? And how is hiring in AI product design actually different?

This week on DESIGNathon, we’re diving into real-time portfolio reviews, insider takes from recruiters and hiring managers, and a behind-the-scenes look at how candidates are found and evaluated.

Guest Speakers:Rupa Chaturvedi, Chris Stambolidis

Hosts:Anne CanteraMahnaz Hajesmaeili

Conversation design is a hot space where people are in high demand. Is it right for you and how do you learn to do it? We're talking with experts to help you learn how and where to learn this in-demand skill.

Guest speakers:

Michelle Parayil

Soo-Jin Lee

Yaddy Arroyo

Hosts:

Anne Cantera & Mahnaz Hajesmaeili

In the age of AI, how do designers stay relevant, and get hired?From wireframes to workflows, the design world is evolving fast. This episode gets real about what it actually takes to pivot from UX to AI. No fluff. Just honest stories from folks who’ve done it, and how you can too.

This episode's speakers:

Erika Flowers

John Leach

In the age of AI, which interface will reign supreme?

Voice, chat, visuals, or something entirely new? The battle is on. This podcast cuts through the hype to uncover where design, tech, and human behavior collide—and which interface is built to rule them all.

Anaïs Wittrock-Roske, MSN, RN, PHN

Thomas Wilson

Tony Moura