In this episode:

🛠️ UX Optimism in 2040: Usability pioneer Jakob Nielsen predicts a fivefold increase in product design jobs by 2040—challenging fears of AI automation and celebrating the expanding role of human creativity in UX.

🎛️ Haptic Feedback, Redefined: Senior product designer Thuy Gia Nguyen-Vu introduces Haptique, a groundbreaking tool that empowers designers and developers to prototype haptics with ease, bridging the gap between design intent and user experience.

📸 Alt Text Done Right: A deep dive into best practices for accessible imagery—when to describe, when to simplify, and when to leave alt text blank—all to create a more inclusive digital world.

🧠 Soft Skills in the Age of AI: As AI reshapes industries, technical prowess alone isn’t enough. This segment explores why communication, adaptability, and critical thinking are now essential skills for developers—helping them stay relevant, collaborate effectively, and build better products in an AI-driven world.

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In this episode:

Expressive Type Today: A groundbreaking book that reimagines typography as a powerful storytelling medium, showcasing designs that evoke emotion and challenge traditional perceptions of the written word.

Small-Scale Creativity: Illustrator and printmaker Kelly Belter demonstrates how everyday objects, like stamps and matchbooks, can become intricate works of art, inspiring us to find beauty in the mundane.

Design’s Role in Catastrophe: A deep dive into the Notre Dame Cathedral fire and how a poorly designed alarm system turned a minor incident into a billion-dollar disaster. Learn the critical lessons designers can take from this tragic failure.

Reviving a Classic: Lukas Schneider’s digital reimagining of Matthew Carter’s iconic Airport typeface breathes new life into a 1960s design, making it as relevant in the digital age as it was in the jet age.

Marvel’s Bold Type: From Ant-Man’s playful shrinking font to Wolverine’s claw-slashing chaos, we explore how Marvel’s lettering history captures the essence of its characters and proves that even the smallest design details tell the biggest stories.

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⭐ Support the creative journey of the Design Atlas Podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon! Whether you're a casual listener or a dedicated fan, there's a tier to fit your budget. By contributing, you'll help us continue to deliver insightful and inspiring content that explores the world of design. Plus, you'll gain access to exclusive perks and behind-the-scenes content. Join our community of design enthusiasts and be a part of the creative process. Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/designatlaspod⁠⁠⁠ and choose a tier that suits you best. Your support makes all the difference!

In this episode:

A Stockholm-based studio transforms its office into a daring creative playground with a fully functional roller coaster, proving that bold ideas can redefine the workplace.

Plus: Visionary architect Theodore Spyropoulos shares how quantum physics and artificial intelligence are reshaping the built environment.

The Pantone Color of the Year 2025—Mocha Mousse—invites us to embrace the warmth of simplicity and sophistication.

Artist Mary Royall Wilgis reveals how her mastery of light and texture blurs the boundaries between abstraction and realism.

A new book uncovers the unsung pioneers of British modernist graphic design and their bold visions that shaped post-war Britain.

To learn more about Design Atlas, please visit ⁠⁠www.designatlaspod.com⁠⁠. To get in touch with us, DM us on Instagram ⁠⁠@designatlaspod⁠⁠, or send us an email at ⁠⁠hello@designatlaspod.com⁠⁠.

⭐ Support the creative journey of the Design Atlas Podcast by becoming a patron on Patreon! Whether you're a casual listener or a dedicated fan, there's a tier to fit your budget. By contributing, you'll help us continue to deliver insightful and inspiring content that explores the world of design. Plus, you'll gain access to exclusive perks and behind-the-scenes content. Join our community of design enthusiasts and be a part of the creative process. Visit us at ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/designatlaspod⁠⁠⁠ and choose a tier that suits you best. Your support makes all the difference!