Episode Summary:
In this episode, we sit down with Nimisha, a seasoned AI product designer and founder of Swirly Peak, to uncover her incredible journey from graphic design to launching her own design studio. Nim shares how her early experiences in startups shaped her approach to design, collaboration, and innovation. We delve into her love for workshopping, the tools that help her stay productive, and the invaluable lessons she’s learned working with early-stage AI startups.
Discover how Nim’s entrepreneurial spirit drove her to create Swirly Peak, a design studio dedicated to helping startups build impactful AI-powered products. Whether you’re a designer, founder, or just curious about the intersection of AI and design, this episode is filled with practical takeaways and inspiration.
Episode Highlights:
[00:00] Introduction
[03:40] Navigating Early Stage Startups
[09:02] The Evolution of Product Design
[13:43] Collaboration and Workshops in Design
[19:02] Stakeholder Interviews and Insights
[23:23] Leveraging AI for Efficiency in Design
[30:24] Synthesizing Learnings and Collaboration
[33:30] Engaging Engineers in Design Workshops
[36:35] Sketching and Ideation Techniques
[44:12] Transitioning to Entrepreneurship
[47:19] Focus on Early Stage Startups
[52:19] Misconceptions About Product Designers
[57:01] The Importance of Rapid Prototyping
[01:01:27] AI Tools Supporting Design Processes
Stay Connected:
Links & Resources:
Granola AI – A powerful transcription and summarization tool Nim’s swears by.
Claude AI – For organizing insights and creating themes from discovery sessions.
Galileo AI – An ideation tool for generating quick design concepts.
Sprint by Jake Knapp – A guide to running effective design sprints (Must Read!).
Closing Notes:
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