John Maeda and Anijo Mathew: Redefining Design in the Era of AI

John Maeda, VP of Design and Artificial Intelligence at Microsoft, and our very own Anijo Mathew, Dean at ID, explore the future of design in the era of AI. Will AI eliminate form?

This talk illustrates how AI can directly address functional needs and render traditional forms obsolete. Through this lens, these AI experts explore the future of design, where AI not only shapes form but potentially eliminates it. AI is truly ushering in a new paradigm where function dictates existence without the constraints of physical form.

John Maeda
John Maeda is an American technologist. and a product experience leader across consumer and enterprise. He was an early catalyst for generative art and computational design for commercial applications across Web2 and Web3. Maeda was the first recipient of White House’s National Design Award for algorithmically-generated visualizations informed by data + AI. He is also a noted book author, online influencer, and investor in diverse startups. Maeda currently serves as the Vice President of Design and Artificial Intelligence at Microsoft.

Anijo Mathew
Anijo Mathew is Dean and a Professor at the Institute of Design focused on entrepreneurship and urban technology. He is also the director of the ID Academy. His research evaluates new models of innovation enabled by technology and media convergence through the lenses of design fiction, design-led innovation, and entrepreneurship. He works with global organizations to adapt and change strategic responses to transforming technologies.