Terrence Moline on AI, Social Justice & Growing Black-Led Creative Communities

New to the channel? Subscribe and turn on notifications:@artschoolgradpodcastTerrence Moline is a culture builder, strategist, and founder of AAGD—a national community for African American graphic designers. Based in Austin by way of New Orleans, Terrence leads a design agency rooted in social justice, working with clients like Princeton, the NAACP, and local businesses alike. In this dynamic conversation, he shares how he's using design, technology, and storytelling to challenge norms, build community, and shape the future of creative work—especially for Black designers navigating a rapidly changing industry.We dive into his approach to AI in the design process, his concerns around equity in emerging tech, and why cultural legacy matters more than ever in media. Whether you're a designer, strategist, or creative entrepreneur, this episode will spark reflection on what it means to lead with purpose and adapt with intention.This episode is for you if:You’re a creative looking to use your work for social impactYou’re curious (or skeptical) about AI in designYou want to build or support a creative community of colorYou’re interested in the business of design—beyond just the visualsYou want to redefine success on your own termsIn This Episode:Intro — Who is Terrence Moline?Growing up in New Orleans and early creative rootsThe shift to Austin and building a justice-driven design agencyFounding AAGD and creating a community for Black creativesWhat it means to be a culture builderHow AI is woven into his design processHope, fear, and excitement: Terrence's real thoughts on GenAIDesign as healing: stories, equity, and impactShifting from “designer” to “creative professional”How AAGD helps creatives think beyond industry normsRevisiting 30-year-old sketchbooks with Adobe FireflyAdvice for young designersFinal thoughts on the future of design and legacyConnect with Terrence Moline:Website: https://aagd.coLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmolineMore Podcast Episodes:https://bio.site/ArtSchoolGraduatePodcastResources Mentioned:– AAGD: African American Graphic Designers– Adobe Firefly– William Gibson’s “The future is already here...” quote– Ray Kurzweil’s Age of Spiritual Machines– Tools: ChatGPT, Adobe Creative Cloud#TerrenceMoline #AAGD #BlackDesigners #DesignAndAI #CreativeEntrepreneur #SocialJusticeDesign #CulturalStorytelling #DesignForImpact #CreativeCommunity #ArtSchoolGradPodcast #MediaForChange #DesignLeadership #AIinDesign #BlackCreatives #CreativeBusiness #GraphicDesignPodcast