Joining us today on board the good ship SS Tomorrow are Alex and Michel from Figma. We explore how AI is transforming design, the evolving role of designers in an AI-driven world, and the importance of human-centred thinking. Our guests, Alex from Figma and Michel, a seasoned designer advocate, share their perspectives on navigating this rapidly changing landscape, emphasising adaptability, differentiation, and collaboration. In this episode:

• The pervasive influence of design as a guiding force across industries

• How AI is shifting design from visual polish to systems thinking and intent

• The role of workflows, user experience, and human interaction in the AI-era design

• The tension between speed, differentiation, and direction in product development
• Unifying customer touchpoints for seamless end-to-end experiences
• The importance of craft, hand-made aesthetics, and the human touch

• How tools like Figma are integrating AI to augment creativity and productivity
• The critical skill of asking the right questions to navigate automation and AI
• The future of spatial webs, holographic interfaces, and agent-based design systems

• Advice for young designers: curiosity, communication, and understanding human behaviour

Join us as we navigate the fog of innovation and step confidently into a future where human-centred design collaborates seamlessly with AI. The key takeaway: design is never finished—never has been—and the best designers are those who embrace the messiness and always ask why.

We're back after a six-month sabbatical!

Joining us on board the goodship SS Tomorrow this week is Anastasia Tikhonova from Group-IB.

We will discuss the evolving threat landscape, including social engineering, AI-driven attacks, supply chain vulnerabilities, and future trends in cybercrime. She shares insights on how small businesses and individuals can protect themselves in a rapidly changing digital world.

Keywords: cybersecurity, AI threats, social engineering, supply chain attacks, cybercrime trends, ransomware, deepfakes, threat landscape, cybersecurity tips

You can find the full report here.

key topics

Evolving cyber threats and threat landscape

AI's role in cybercrime and scams

Supply chain attacks and vulnerabilities

A small heads up, poor audio quality in some parts.

We have taken a small sabbatical and will be recording new episodes shortly.

In the meantime here is a interview we did with Australian Science Fiction Author, John Carlos in November 2025.