My guest this week is Dominik Heinrich, a visionary working at the intersection of design, AI technology, and human experience. As the co-founder of the Creative AI Academy, faculty member at Pratt Institute, and Head of Global Design at Coca-Cola Company, Dom brings a unique perspective on how AI is reshaping creativity and innovation.
Dom's journey is fascinating—from his childhood in Germany drawing maps that would foreshadow his future global agency network, to driving innovation at McCann and MRM in NYC, to forming the Creative AI Academy. He has become a highly respected, influential voice in AI and design.
What I loved about this conversation, was how Dom emphasized the importance of remaining curious, authentic, and most importantly, human in an increasingly AI-driven world.
We explore everything from his early days as an entrepreneur and agency owner to his current mission of helping organizations and individuals navigate the transformation that AI brings to creative work.
What emerges is not just a discussion about technology but a deeper reflection on how we can become better humans in an AI-enhanced future.
Now over to Dom.
Time stamps
00:00 Introduction
00:50 Meet Dominic Heinrich: A Visionary in AI and Design
02:20 The Human Side of AI: Dom's Personal Journey
03:54 Early Influences and Career Beginnings
11:07 From Germany to New York: A Career Evolution
13:20 Pioneering AI in Creativity and Design
19:30 The Intersection of Roles: Coca-Cola, Creative AI Academy, and Pratt
23:25 The Future of Creative Agencies in an AI-Driven World
26:57 The Future of Agencies and Creativity
27:41 AI Mind Shift and Critical Thinking
28:22 Challenges in Creativity and Education
33:31 The Role of AI in Human Behavior
36:20 Preparing for a Rapidly Changing Future
42:02 Personal Insights and Reflections
42:07 Thoughts on AGI and Future Technologies
44:49 Principles and Inspirations
47:54 Managing Fears and Uncertainties
51:22 Book Recommendations and Networking
52:43 Final Thoughts and Farewell
Social Links
Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/domheinrich
Creative AI Academy
Links in the Show
Book
AI 2041
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