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What does it mean to design with empathy in a world of AI, pressure, and perfectionism?In this episode of the Productized Podcast, host André Marquet sits down with Manuel Lima—author, speaker, and Global Head of Design at Interos Inc.—to explore how the role of design is evolving across disciplines and technologies.They dive deep into:➡️ Why designers need to lead with empathy and collaboration➡️ How AI is reshaping creative work and pushing us toward “invisible design”➡️ The myth of the individual design genius—and why it’s holding teams back➡️ Manuel's personal transformation and how dance, mindfulness, and self-love influence his creative process➡️ The ethical responsibility of designers in an attention-driven worldThis is a conversation about art, leadership, and what it really means to create change—both in our work and within ourselves.📌Chapters:01:04 Manuel Lima: A Designer's Journey01:50 Personal Transformations and Rediscovering Self04:47 Empathy and Self-Love in Design05:54 Customer-Centric Companies: A Case for Amazon07:47 The Ethical Dilemma of Design and Capitalism09:44 Challenging Design Myths: The New Designer12:23 The Paradox of Choice in Product Design15:04 The Myth of Perfection in Design16:17 The Hero Culture in Design17:57 Individualism vs. Collaboration in Design22:22 The Future of Design in an AI-Driven World23:45 The Impact of Photography on Art25:22 AI and the Future of Design27:51 Creating a Culture of Creativity30:12 The Importance of Understanding the Big Picture34:10 Influencing Change in Design Teams🔗 Where to find Manuel: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mslima/ Website: https://www.mslima.com 🔗 Where to find Andre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marquet/ 🎉 Mark your calendars for Productized Conference 2025!Join us for the 10th edition of this premier event where product leaders gather to share, connect, and celebrate. Get your tickets now 👉 https://www.productized.coWhere to find us:Newsletter 👉 http://bit.ly/3aMvWn2Website: https://productized.co/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/school/productizedInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/productized.co/Meetup: https://www.meetup.com/pt-BR/Productized/🎧 Listen now and let’s #CreateChangeTogether#ProductDesign #Creativity #EmpathyInDesign #AI #ProductLeadership #SystemsThinking #ProductizedPodcast
