In this episode, Liam speaks with Rachel Been, SVP of Design for Expedia Group, about her journey from photography to design leadership and why she believes this is "the era of the generalist." The conversation unpacks the recent launch of Expedia's new app on ChatGPT and what it means to design for "non-deterministic flows" and "infinite inputs." Rachel explains how AI is breaking old, linear design paradigms and why, in an age of potential "design slop," deep curiosity and human-centered craft are more important than ever.
Episode Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
01:34 The Generalist Designer
11:22 Launching the Expedia App for ChatGPT
16:00 Beyond the Search Bar
25:44 Designing for Infinity
34:03 The Sandwich Theory
39:41 Avoiding Design Slop: Advice on Craft
What is Design Notes?
Design Notes is a podcast about creative work and what it teaches us. Hosted by Liam Spradlin, a Senior UX Designer at Google focused on the philosophy of the user interface, the show features conversations with people from unique creative fields, uncovering what inspires and unites us in our practice. Tune in to learn how UX design connects to creative work across disciplines and around the world.
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