The Design Of AI as a Creative Partner: Meet Scott Meyer of Chipp.ai

When we think about AI, it’s easy to imagine a future of robots and cold automation. But what if AI could actually help us become more human in our work? What if it could free up space for creativity, strategy, and the kind of leadership that really moves people?

In this episode of Design Of, host Justin Ahrens sits down with Scott David Meyer, co-founder of Chipp.ai, to explore what it truly means to design AI not as a replacement for people—but as a companion for creativity, curiosity, and smarter work.

Scott’s journey—from studying peace and conflict in Norway to launching and scaling tech companies—has always been centered around one idea: making complex things accessible and meaningful for real people. And today, through Chipp.ai, he’s making AI tools that help businesses and individuals solve real-world problems faster, smarter, and with heart.

In this conversation, you’ll hear about:

• How to move from AI intimidation to experimentation (even if you're just getting started)

• What it means to build your own "digital protégé" that reflects your brand, your voice, and your thinking

• The practical ways AI can streamline everything from marketing to internal workflows to strategic decision-making

• Why vulnerability, curiosity, and clarity are the new essential skills for leading with AI

• And why "At Last" by Etta James has become Scott’s perfect, unexpected metaphor for adopting AI with joy instead of fear

Whether you’re a business leader trying to drive innovation, a marketing director looking for a competitive edge, a creative professional wanting to scale your ideas, or simply someone curious (or even a little cautious) about the future—this episode will help you reframe AI not as a threat, but as a powerful, intentional extension of your team.

Because at the end of the day, the future isn’t just about technology.

It’s about how we choose to design with it.