The Prod Cast

Episode 4 - AI & The Rise of The Design Inventor

Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:47:32 GMT

This episode explores how AI is reshaping product design in practice, from rapid prototyping to building real, working logic before a single line of production code is written. Craig and Tali share hands-on examples of using tools like ChatGPT, Figma Make, and code-based prototypes to speed up decision-making, improve collaboration, and tackle complex design problems. They also discuss the limits of today’s AI, why designers must stay in control, and how embracing these tools can elevate—rather than replace—the role of design.

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Episode 3 - Product People Recruitment

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:06:54 GMT

Craig and Tom continue their series of podcasts exploring the overlap between Product Design and Product Management. In this third episode, we're joined by Tom Knights from recruitment firm Scene to discuss one of the most important aspects of building great Product teams - hiring!

The trio explore the importance of spending time to deeply understand what skills and experience you're looking for before writing the job description, working with recruiters to bring the right calibre of candidates, the costs of miss-hiring, what the funding climate in 2024 means for hiring, etc...

As always, feedback is much appreciated!

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Episode 2 - Our Favourite Product Development Process

Sun, 26 Nov 2023 11:47:05 GMT

Craig and Tom launch their series of podcasts exploring the overlap between Product Design and Product Management. In this second episode, they're going deep, exploring what they call their Favourite Product Development Process. The pair explore divergent thinking, the power of sketching, getting feedback early and often, involving the right stakeholders at every stage, how to estimate effectively, and whether the Product Manager is the parent of the squad - although this has some potentially disturbing consequences for what the Product Designer is... As always, feedback is much appreciated!

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Episode 1 - Fundamentals of Great Collaboration

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 14:32:40 GMT

Craig and Tom launch the first in a series of podcasts exploring the overlap between Product Design and Product Management. In this first episode, they're starting with the basics - how to foster an environment of collaboration, shared goals and space for creativity.

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