The design process is dead. Here’s what’s replacing it. | Jenny Wen (head of design at Claude)

The podcast explores the evolving role of design in the age of AI, particularly how the rapid advancements in engineering and AI tools are reshaping design processes. Jenny Wen, formerly head of design for Claude and design director at Figma, shares her insights on how designers are shifting from creating elaborate mockups to supporting implementation and execution, working closely with engineers. A key change involves moving from long-term design visions to shorter, iterative cycles of three to six months, with a focus on prototypes over detailed decks. Wen emphasizes the importance of shipping quickly to gather real-world data, especially with non-deterministic AI models, and building trust through rapid iteration and responsiveness to user feedback. She also highlights the enduring value of human judgment in deciding what to build and maintaining accountability.