I was excited to chat with Jon about his latest career chapter as VP of AR/VR Design at Meta. Admittedly, I found it hard to edit things out, because there were so many good nuggets of wisdom relevant to designers regarding AI, technology, and careers.
In this episode, we explore:
6:30 — the role of curiosity in career planning
21:00 — what it’s like designing future-forward products where design gets it wrong
27:29 — the hyperscaling era of design
30:35 — the fetishization of craft
44:00 — learning new technologies and how to design for them
55:39 — the role of craft in prompting
1:01 — AI tools as aids versus replacements
1:06 — what really defines a designer
1:10 — final thoughts
So put on your latest AI-enhanced gadget with speakers and enjoy a walk.
About Jon
Previously, Jon Lax served as the Vice President of Design for Meta's VR/AR teams. However, many of you likely know him from Teehan+Lax, where he (and many others) helped create exceptional product experiences. Follow along with his latest writing here.
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