The first episode of the new season of Design As, from our partners at Design Observer. Recorded at our Shapeshift Summit last May, this roundtable conversation explores a key tension in AI development: moving fast vs slowing down.

A preview of the new season of Design As, from our partners at Design Observer. Their new season was recorded at our Shapeshift Summit last May.

In this episode from ID's Shapeshift conference, we hear from two New Zealand design leaders on how intentionally designed AI can address challenges to democracy. Terry Williams-Willcock, Chief Customer Officer at RUSH Digital, and Chelsea Pratt, Design Lead & Strategist at Thoughtfull, discuss how they're making civic participation more accessible with AI.

In this bonus episode, we hear from Anamitra Deb, Senior Vice President of Programs and Policy at Omidyar Network. His talk explores how we might create a responsible future where access to AI’s benefits are shared by all humans.

This bonus episode features Ryan Powell, Head of UX at Waymo and ID graduate, exploring how human-centered design builds trust in autonomous vehicles at individual, community, and city levels.

The first bonus episode in a new series of ID live events features Patrick Whitney, the school's longest-serving dean who introduced the world to human-centered design.

The season finale of the With Intent podcast explores the design of the Clear RX prescription packaging system by designer Deborah Adler. Hosts Thamer Abanami and Albert Shum discuss how Adler's thoughtful design thinking (inspired by a medication mix-up between her own grandparents) transformed medication dispensing.

This episode of With Intent explores the creation of the OXO Good Grips Peeler, a reimagined kitchen tool designed for accessibility and universal usability. Inspired by Sam Farber’s desire to help his arthritic wife, the design revolutionized product design and established OXO as a leader in inclusive design. Join the Season 3 hosts, Thamer Abanami and Albert Shum, in a discussion about this popular peeler.

This episode of With Intent highlights how Zipline uses autonomous drones to improve healthcare delivery, especially in underserved rural areas. Join your Season 3 hosts, Thamer Abanami and Albert Shum, in a discussion emphasizing Zipline's practical, cost-effective approach and strategic partnerships to scale operations.

This episode of the With Intent podcast explores the creation of Raspberry Pi, a $35 computer that revolutionized tech education and empowered global innovation. Joined by Sheryl Cababa, hosts Thamer Abanami and Albert Shum discuss stakeholder-centered design, avoiding techno-determinism, and designing for marginalized communities.