Tuhin Kumar - From Airbnb to Apple to designing with AI

In this episode of Dive Club, Ridd interviews Tuhin Kumar, Head of Design at Luma AI, about bringing generative AI and 3D together. Tuhin shares his journey into design, starting from engineering and blogging to working at companies like Pulse, Facebook, Airbnb, and Apple, and eventually Luma AI. The conversation covers Luma's pivot from generative 3D to video models, the zero-to-one design process, and the importance of imbuing products with a unique essence. Tuhin discusses the challenges of designing AI products, the evolving role of designers, and the significance of fostering a creative partnership between AI and users. He emphasizes the value of curiosity, a growth mindset, and protecting creative energy within design teams, drawing from his experiences at design-driven companies to shape the design organization at Luma.