How a UX Designer Became a Stand-Up Comedian | O’mar Finley

What do stand-up comedy, product design, and artificial intelligence have in common?In this episode of The Art School Graduate Podcast, Justin Robinson sits down with product designer, UX strategist, and comedian O’mar Finley to explore the unexpected overlap between creativity, technology, and human connection.  O’mar shares his journey from growing up in Shreveport, Louisiana, to building a career in product design while simultaneously developing a reputation as a stand-up comedian and creator of the Group Therapy Comedy Show.Together they discuss:• How UX design and comedy both rely on understanding people• Why simplicity is one of the hardest goals in design• The future of AI in product design and creative work• What comedians can teach designers about empathy and communication• Navigating feedback, criticism, and creative risk• Building digital products that people actually want to use• The realities of pursuing multiple creative careers at once• Why audience psychology matters in both design and entertainmentWhether you’re a designer, creative entrepreneur, comedian, student, or someone interested in the future of creativity, this conversation offers practical insights and honest reflections on building a meaningful creative life.Subscribe for more conversations with artists, designers, educators, and creative leaders shaping culture through their work.#design #uxdesign #productdesign #standupcomedy #artschoolgraduatepodcast #creativity #artificialintelligence #designthinking #userexperience #creativecareers