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What does it mean to design in the time of robots? For design directors Danny DeRuntz (IDEO) and Nathan Hass (Upstatement), the technological advancements of the last few years are hard to ignore — and they’re also raising questions about the part technology plays in creative roles. The two recently met for the first time to chat about how they’re using AI, balancing hype and realism when it comes to emerging technology, and why human creativity is still vital to great storytelling. Read the full article below and watch this space for more stories about how the kyu Collective is utilizing AI to its fullest potential. https://lnkd.in/eKCwZk-X #AI #Design #Creativity

Our Chief Design Officer Scott Dasse imagines a world where the internet is your friend. Read all about it!

What did you Google while your organization was searching for an agency? Please take our very quick survey about your experiences finding and researching potential agency partners. It’s the perfect low-key yet productive activity to ease you back into work after the long weekend.

This is a fun one! The new website, designed by our amazing friends at Upstatement, will be super interesting to work on! Pay range: $60-$70K

We're part of the kyu Collective and are always amazed by the talent throughout all the member companies. This is one of the ways we connect with our peers around the world:

What came first, the community or the user? In our latest roundtable, our product team explores how to tackle community-centered design without losing sight of the fact that communities are made up of individuals. We learned a lot—including the fact that we have a Craigslist superfan among us. #communityproducts

What should I do if I'm locked out of the dorm at 2 AM? How can I join the archery team? Is it normal to feel homesick? To develop the next stage of our SmartNav prototype, everyone on the team drew upon their most vivid college memories. We wanted to anticipate everything a prospective or current student might be seeking across a university's sprawling digital ecosystem. Then, Kawandeep Virdee found a way to combine AI chat with a generated UI, which results in a dynamic, hyper-customized resource for students. More updates coming soon! #ai #smartnav

One more job post for today, this time for our friends at The Trace—they're hiring a news developer. We've been working with them since their launch and are big admirers of their relentless reporting.

We’re hiring! Upstatement is looking for an experienced Engineering Director! If you or someone you know is interested, we’d love to hear from you. We're a remote-first company with strong benefits and professional development opportunities (oh, and a #4DayWorkWeek!). We care about doing meaningful, high-quality work while prioritizing work-life balance. Come join us!

Big news: We’re turning 10! A decade ago, kyu was founded with the purpose of being a source of creativity that propels the economy and society forward. Today, we’re a network of 20+ creative firms, all pushing the boundaries of what creativity can achieve. Our member companies (across 5 continents!) are tackling some of the world’s greatest challenges, around AI, climate, and beyond — and they’re collaborating in innovative ways to deliver impactful solutions. Thank you to all the incredible individuals who make up our collective. We can’t wait to see what the next 10 years have in store! Read more about what makes the kyu Collective special at kyu.com. ATÖLYE BEworks BIMM C2 Digital Kitchen Gehl - Making Cities for People Ghost Note Agency Godfrey Dadich Partners Haigo IDEO Kepler Lexington Napkyn Neol Public Digital Red Peak Rich Talent Group Sid Lee SYLVAIN SYPartners Upstatement YARD