Technically Speaking with Harrison Wheeler

Green flags over red flags: Navigating today's brutal job market with Jermaine 'The Jobfather' Murray

Back in spring 2024, I recorded a handful of episodes with no idea they’d take the scenic route to your inbox. Life had other plans, but the conversations held up beautif

Human-centered AI: Ovetta Sampson on design risks and rewards

This episode of AI Product Builders is a must-listen. I’m joined by Ovetta Sampson, founder of Right AI and one of the sharpest minds in the AI and design space. With a c

Vibe coding: A beginner's guide with Kyle Zantos

I’m joined by the imaginative Kyle Zantos, a Seattle-based designer, builder, and musician with over a decade of experience across UX, product, and brand. Kyle’s worked a

Inside the creative process: Jay Demetillo leads Canva’s bold leap beyond traditional spreadsheets

In this episode of AI Product Builders, I sit down with Jay Demetillo, design lead at Canva, to talk about what it means to design spreadsheet experiences for the future.

Breaking up with mockups: Filip Skrzesinski on Subframe's real-time design with code

In this episode of Technically Speaking: AI Builders, I sit down with Filip Skrzesinski, co-founder of Subframe, the UI design tool built for the AI era. Subframe isn’t

Pablo Stanley on developing Lummi.ai and achieving product-market fit

In this episode of AI Product Builders, I sit down with designer, illustrator, and founder of Lummi AI, Pablo Stanley. From launching open-source illustration libraries t

Introducing AI Product Builders: a limited-run podcast series

I’ve been quietly cooking up a limited-run podcast: AI Product Builders. This isn’t another AI hype machine. I’m sitting down with designers and builders who are actuall

Your First Million with Backstage Capital Founder Arlan Hamilton

Arlan is a trailblazer in the venture capital world, focusing on helping underrepresented founders. She has a deep passion for both the business and personal aspects of h

The Intersection of Teaching and Design: Supporting Emerging Talent with Krislam Chin

Krislam Chin, a designer and educator based in West LA, shares her journey in the design industry and her passion for teaching. She discusses the importance of travel for

Special Edition: The Rise and Fall of InVision with Jay Demetillo

We will be diving into the fascinating story of the rise and fall of InVision. In this episode, join host Harrison Wheeler and special guest Jay Demetillo as they take yo

Navigating Career Plateaus and Personal Branding with Chris Do

Chris Do, a personal branding coach and host of The Futur podcast, discusses the importance of personal branding and standing out in a changing market. He emphasizes the

Balancing Design and Engineering in the Tech Industry With Adekunle Oduye

Adekunle Oduye, a Design Engineer at Plaid, discusses his journey from art to design to engineering and how he became a design engineer. He emphasizes the importance of u

From Burnout and Isolation Into Allyship and Inspiration: The Intersectionality of Music, Design, Inclusion, and Social Justice With Kendall “Boo Boo” Howse

Kendall "Boo Boo" Howse, a Senior Designer, Illustrator, and Musician, discusses his design journey, which started with creating artwork for his music projects that event

Creative Empowerment: Embracing Individuality and Promoting Cultural Expression with Eso Tolson

Eso Tolson, a Memphis-based designer and brand strategist, shares his journey as an artist and how he developed his unique style. He reveals his passion for uplifting and

Superhuman by Design: Unifying Community and Authenticity in Design With Donald Burlock

Donald Burlock, User Experience Designer and Author of Superhuman by Design, joins the show to discuss his book and his mission to bring authenticity and social impact to

From Collaborating to Cofounding: The Evolution of a Design Agency From the Ground Up to Success With Ashley Phillips and Miro LaFlaga

Ashley Phillips and Miro LaFlaga, Founders of Six Cinquième, an award-winning strategic branding agency in Montreal, Canada, discuss their journey in starting their agenc

Shifting the Design Industry Towards Ethical Frameworks and Care With George Aye

George Aye discusses his journey in design and the unique perspective he brings as an Adjunct Professor and Co-Founder of Greater Good Studio. He shares his current obses

Fanbase and the Future of Social Media With Isaac Hayes III

Isaac Hayes III, entrepreneur and music producer, discusses the peer-to-peer subscription model and the rise of subscriptions on social media platforms like Instagram and

Neurodivergence and Storytelling in the Workplace With Design Lead Alexis Cotton

Alexis Cotton, a Design Lead at Meta, discusses her journey into design and her experience as a neurodivergent designer. She shares her passion for storytelling and findi

Spatial Computing and AR/VR: An Accessibility Discussion with Reginé Gilbert

​Reginé Gilbert, designer and author of "Inclusive Design for a Digital World," joins the show to discuss her recent award, The James Weldon Johnson Professorship, and he