HotCup’s first podcast explains the design’s biggest shift in 30 minutes.

Hey designer,

HotCup’s first Hot Takes Podcast is out, and if you haven’t watched it yet, you’re already behind the curve.

This episode delves into Agentic AI, the reality that is already changing how design works. Chandan Mishra (Co-founder, Coditas & CXO at HotCup Design) and Varun Srinivas (CTO, Coditas) break down how agents are sliding into design workflows and why UX is the only moat left when everyone’s tech stack looks the same.

Here’s what you’ll miss if you skip it:

• Why every designer will soon show up with their own AI entourage.

• What happens when adoption races ahead, but teams still hesitate?

• How to actually build a design agent without losing your sanity.

• Why lazy design won’t survive in an AI-first world.

It’s the conversation your team will be quoting in meetings next week. You don’t want to be the one pretending you’ve “heard about it.”

Watch it, share it, or pretend you've already done so. Either way, it’s a win for those paying attention. In the age of Agentic AI, the designers who get it are already rewriting the rules. The rest are still googling “what is an AI Agent.”

According to Adobe’s 2025 Design Intelligence Report, 70% of designers currently use AI tools on a daily basis. Don’t be part of the 30% still “exploring.”

Catch more hot takes on the HotCup Blog, and join the conversation on LinkedIn and Instagram for weekly drops, fresh takes, and behind-the-scenes design stories.