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How can founders stay ahead in a world where technology evolves faster than ever? In our latest video, we hear from FLO.AI Co-Founder Ray Ochoa as he shares his perspective on staying future-focused. He highlights the importance of anticipating tomorrow’s challenges and designing technology that meets the needs of a rapidly changing world. This conversation is a must-watch for anyone navigating the intersection of innovation and entrepreneurship. 🎥 Watch the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gHeZSrzs #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #AI #FutureThinking #BusinessGrowth #Leadership

ALL Designers in the next year will have to be proficient in generative AI tools to be employed. The proficiency in AI tools is rapidly transitioning from a nice-to-have to a must-have skill for the new workforce emerging from design education. Here’s why: 1. AI as a Standard Tool: - Just as CAD transformed the engineering and design landscapes, AI tools are set to become standard equipment for designers. Future designers will need to navigate AI interfaces and functionalities with the same ease as they do Adobe Creative Suite or SketchUp today. 2. Enhanced Design Education: - Design education programs will need to adapt, incorporating AI tool training into their curricula. This isn't about a superficial overview; it means deep dives into how AI can be used to automate mundane tasks, generate innovative design concepts, and facilitate decision-making processes. 3. Critical Thinking and AI Synergy: - The new workforce will be required not just to use AI tools but to apply critical thinking to the outputs AI provides. Understanding the 'why' behind AI-generated solutions will be crucial for creating designs that are both innovative and deeply human-centric. 4. Collaboration Between AI and Designers: - Future designers will need to learn how to effectively collaborate with AI, treating it as a junior designer that can offer suggestions, alternatives, and even challenge human decisions. This symbiotic relationship between human creativity and AI’s computational power will define the next era of design. 5. Custom AI Tool Development: - Beyond using off-the-shelf AI tools, there will be a growing need for designers skilled in customizing and developing bespoke AI solutions tailored to specific design challenges or projects. This skill set will differentiate leading design professionals and firms in the market. 6. Ethical Use and Bias Mitigation: - As AI becomes integral to the design process, designers will also need to be versed in the ethical use of AI, including understanding and mitigating biases in AI-generated designs. This awareness will be crucial for ensuring that products are inclusive and equitable. 7. Continuous Learning and Adaptation: - The field of AI is evolving rapidly; thus, the learning curve for designers will be ongoing. Design professionals will need to commit to lifelong learning, constantly updating their skills to stay abreast of the latest developments in AI technologies. For Hatch Duo and the broader design community, it heralds a future where AI proficiency is as fundamental as traditional design skills. Preparing the next generation of designers for this future is not just an educational imperative but a strategic necessity to maintain the relevance and innovative edge of design firms in the competitive global market. https://lnkd.in/dnnyG7id #ai #aidesign #industrialdesign #designfirms #aifirms #hatchduo

🤖 Revolutionizing Design with AI 🤖 FLO.AI Co-Founders Antonio Borja and Ray Ochoa share their inspiring journey of building FLO.AI. From bootstrapping challenges to game-changing industry feedback, they explain the highs, the hurdles, and the “aha” moments that brought their vision to life. Immerse yourself in this story of how FLO.AI is reshaping the design world. Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gemMVmwZ #AI #DesignInnovation #Entrepreneurship #CreativeTech #FoundersJourney

How do founders navigate the challenges of securing funding while preserving the essence of their ideas? In our latest video, FLO.AI Co-Founder Antonio Borja shares his journey and offers practical advice for entrepreneurs. This conversation highlights the importance of maintaining the integrity of your ideas, even when working with investors, and provides actionable insights for founders working to shape the future with their own products or business. 📺 Watch the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gSDuKskW Visit the FLO.AI website for more insight: https://www.theflo.ai #StartupJourney #FounderInsights #BusinessLeadership #InnovationStrategy #AI

Unlocking the Next Level of Card Display Welcome to a new era in card protection and presentation! The M1NT Hobby Cases redefine what it means to show off your card collection, with style and security in mind. 🃏The Game Changing Design; Our team created an Innovative double magnetic slide lock, to eliminate the use of flimsy card holders. Our patented slide lock ensures your cards remain in place, regardless of how you choose to display them. Our stackable design lets you curate and organize your collection effortlessly, while the raised bezel protects each card's pristine condition. 🦾Durability and Protection: We ensured to emphasize longevity in our design process. With a 99% UV protection, users collectible cards will retain their vibrant colors for years, without the underlying worry of fading or damage from sunlight. We were also very keen on creating a sleek visual appearance, without compromising the products durability. We ensured to include an anti-scratch technology, that secures your collectible display, despite any frequent handling. From iridescent patterns to frosted black and white bezeled options, each case is crafted with refined detail, offering an elegant and sophisticated showcase for your cards. Learn more about the M1NT Hobby Case here: https://lnkd.in/gSHeHimf Explore the M1NT difference today: https://lnkd.in/etQXbMVR

Design Elegance - Unveiling Ouidad's Universal Curl Diffuser Step into the future of curl care with Ouidad's Universal Curl Diffuser, a benchmark of design elegance and innovation. Explore the vibrant aesthetics and futuristic features that redefine the curl styling experience. 👁A Vibrant Visual Appearance: Ouidad’s Universal Curl Diffuser dazzles with its colorful brilliance, designed to evoke joy in every curl enthusiast. Its hot pink hues create a visual spectacle that transforms your mundane selection of hair care products, into a vibrant and exciting collection. 🌟Elevating the Detangling Experience: Experience the allure of this Universal Curl Diffuser, with its sleek exterior and ergonomically crafted pieces. With our design, we enhanced the functionality of this common household product by elevating the overall styling experience. The detachable components offer versatility for all curl types, allowing users to customize their curl care routine with ease. We ensured that our design would allow for comfortable use, with flexible bristles that effortlessly glide through curly strands of hair, offering a smooth pain-free experience. 🧩The Benefit of Detachable Pieces: Through fitting universally any existing hair dryer, we also kept in mind a design with minimal sizing and less parts, to prevent clutter within a user’s personal styling station. Instead of introducing an entirely new blow dryer, we used an innovative silicone conncetion, which allows user’s to attach the Universal Curl Diffuser to their existing blow dryer. This design aspect brings versatility and convenience to the daily routine of haircare. Learn more about this project here: https://lnkd.in/g7xKk44q #Ouidad #UniversalCurlDiffuser #DesignElegance #FuturisticDesign #CurlCare #VibrantAesthetics #InnovativeStyling

Crafting Excellence: Planet Goody's Palm Brush 🔍 Ideation and Inspiration: Reinventing a product we all know well, the humble hairbrush, into a personalized and sustainable tool, is what ignited our drive for this project. We brainstormed, sketched, and envisioned a brush that could redefine the hair care experience. Our sketches and digital renders, showcase the canvas of possibilities that we incorporated into this design process. We explored various forms, bristle patterns, and materials, to seek the perfect balance of aesthetics and sustainability. 🌿 Sustainable Solutions: Sustainability was woven into every one of our design steps. Our team sourced eco-friendly materials, that could be worked into the innovative manufacturing process of Palm Brush. We prioritized durability and recyclability, making the product a planet-friendly choice. After refining our final design, the Planet Goody Palm Brush was born. From concept to creation, it embodies our commitment to quality, innovation, and eco-consciousness, making hair care a daily routine to anticipate. Discover more about the Palm Brush and other products here: https://lnkd.in/gNCT69Z7 #CreativeProcess #HairCareInnovation #SustainableDesign #PlanetGoodyPalmBrush #HairHealth

MYGG Concept Unveiled: Prioritizing Comfort Introducing one of our latest concept projects, MYGG—an EEG virtual mixed reality headset that redefines comfort. Picture yourself slipping into a world where technology embraces your head like a gentle hug. MYGG’s head net encircles your skull, ensuring a snug fit for all head sizes. The ergonomic design allows for hours of immersive experiences without discomfort. Our team utilized 3D Modeling to physically test MYGG, ensuring that the headset provided a balance between support and flexibility. This attention to detail confirmed that MYGG could provide an experience tailored to elevate anyone’s virtual adventure, no matter their height, weight, or age. Learn more about MYGG here: https://lnkd.in/gMYK9uJs #vrdesign #productconcept #ergonomicdesign #mixedreality #virtualreality

How can Artificial Intelligence revolutionize the design process while staying true to creative vision? In our latest video, we invite Antonio Borja and Ray Ochoa to dive into their entrepreneurial journey with FLO.AI. This conversation sheds light on the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the design space, and how FLO.AI has the power to become a leading design tool within the AI revolution. 🎥 Watch the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gSDuKskW #ArtificialIntelligence #DesignInnovation #Entrepreneurship #ProductDesign #ai

Our latest episode features our co founders of theFlo.ai . Antonio Borja and Ray Ochoa join me as we discuss our AI Venture, and a background on how we got this started. #ai #thefloai #aidesigntools #design #industrialdesign #artificialintelligence #aisoftware Michael Yim https://lnkd.in/gJ_H6qK2 --- I'm Jonathan Thai, a seasoned Silicon Valley industrial designer with over a decade of experience bringing products to life. Through Hatch Duo LLC, I’ve crafted, invested in, and guided ventures to the forefront of innovation. Our design studio here: http://www.hatchduo.com YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g5VRjGzc