AI in your Toolbox: Let’s Discuss What It Can Do - Designers Show #166
Fri Jan 23 2026
Welcome to The "Designers Show" by Chief Experts, where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center!
In this episode of The Designers Show, the hosts take a practical, no-hype look at artificial intelligence and what it actually means for designers today. Instead of fear-mongering or shiny-tool obsession, the conversation focuses on how AI fits into real creative workflows—where it helps, where it falls short, and why designers are still very much in the driver’s seat.
🔑 Key Takeaways:
AI works best as a creative assistant, not a replacement for designers
Speed and iteration are AI’s biggest strengths—not originality or judgment
Designers remain responsible for strategy, taste, and final decisions
Better prompts lead to better results (prompting is a design skill)
AI helps overcome blank-page paralysis and speeds up early ideation
Ethical questions around ownership, transparency, and data matter
Designers who experiment with AI gain a competitive edge
📌 Chapters with timestamps: (Approximate timestamps for Apple Podcasts)
00:00 – Welcome and opening conversation
02:10 – Why AI is such a hot topic for designers right now
05:45 – What AI does well—and where it struggles
10:30 – AI as an assistant, not a replacement
15:40 – Real-world ways designers are using AI today
22:10 – Prompting tips and mindset shifts
28:30 – Risks, limitations, and ethical considerations
34:15 – How designers can start experimenting with AI
40:20 – Final thoughts on the future of AI and design
📌 Resources Mentioned:
ChatGPT and other generative AI tools
AI-assisted design and content workflows
Prompt-writing techniques for better outputs
Ongoing discussions within the design community
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About the Co-Hosts:
John Schrader
Kevin Transue
Robin Rigby Fisher
Rene Rabbit
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Welcome to The "Designers Show" by Chief Experts, where design isn't just an art—it's a profit center! In this episode of The Designers Show, the hosts take a practical, no-hype look at artificial intelligence and what it actually means for designers today. Instead of fear-mongering or shiny-tool obsession, the conversation focuses on how AI fits into real creative workflows—where it helps, where it falls short, and why designers are still very much in the driver’s seat. 🔑 Key Takeaways: AI works best as a creative assistant, not a replacement for designers Speed and iteration are AI’s biggest strengths—not originality or judgment Designers remain responsible for strategy, taste, and final decisions Better prompts lead to better results (prompting is a design skill) AI helps overcome blank-page paralysis and speeds up early ideation Ethical questions around ownership, transparency, and data matter Designers who experiment with AI gain a competitive edge 📌 Chapters with timestamps: (Approximate timestamps for Apple Podcasts) 00:00 – Welcome and opening conversation 02:10 – Why AI is such a hot topic for designers right now 05:45 – What AI does well—and where it struggles 10:30 – AI as an assistant, not a replacement 15:40 – Real-world ways designers are using AI today 22:10 – Prompting tips and mindset shifts 28:30 – Risks, limitations, and ethical considerations 34:15 – How designers can start experimenting with AI 40:20 – Final thoughts on the future of AI and design 📌 Resources Mentioned: ChatGPT and other generative AI tools AI-assisted design and content workflows Prompt-writing techniques for better outputs Ongoing discussions within the design community ********************************************* 🖥 Dan's Website 💻 RSVP for The Designers Show 😊 Dan's Social Accounts → Facebook Page → Facebook Group → Instagram → Youtube → LinkedIn → Google Page About the Co-Hosts: John Schrader Kevin Transue Robin Rigby Fisher Rene Rabbit