DESIGNathon

Anne Cantera & Mahnaz Hajesmaeili
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Welcome to the no-BS podcast where AI meets design. We're getting down and dirty with the industry's boldest thinkers, builders, and rebels—talking real-world AI, design breakthroughs, and the messy magic in between. No fluff,no filters—just raw conversations, hot takes, and ideas that are shaping the future.

Episodes

  1. 11/02/2025

    Robots Are Coming 🤖

    Robotics aren’t some distant future, they’re here, reshaping our world right now. Today, we’re diving into the rise of physical AI: machines that don’t just think, but act. So what new roles are they stepping into, and how will they change ours? Speakers: Harsha Srivatsa Dr. Karthika Balan Hosts:Anne Cantera Mahnaz Hajesmaeili

    1h 4m

  2. 09/29/2025

    Autonomous Agents

    The guys actually building what others only talk about: swarms, queen bees, and truly agentic AI. A raw look at the pioneers shaping autonomous ecosystems. Speakers: Reuven Cohen Bron Fieldwalker Haiyang Li Hosts:Anne Cantera Mahnaz Hajesmaeili

    1h 13m

  3. 09/07/2025

    The New AI Jobs You Haven’t Heard Of (Yet)

    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

    1h 4m

  4. 07/31/2025

    Getting Hired as a Designer for AI/UX

    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

    1h 21m

  5. 06/30/2025

    Getting started in Conversation DESIGN

    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

    1h 4m

  6. 05/31/2025

    From UX to AI 
how to pivot and get work

    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

    1h 1m

  7. 05/13/2025

    Is Figma Really Dead? We will ask the OG's

    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

    1h 1m
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Welcome to the no-BS podcast where AI meets design. We're getting down and dirty with the industry's boldest thinkers, builders, and rebels—talking real-world AI, design breakthroughs, and the messy magic in between. No fluff,no filters—just raw conversations, hot takes, and ideas that are shaping the future.

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  • Creator
    Anne Cantera & Mahnaz Hajesmaeili
  • Years Active
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  • Episodes
    7
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    © Anne Cantera & Mahnaz Hajesmaeili
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