In this episode, we explore how creativity and technology collide and what happens when AI joins the design process.Our guest Steve Ruiz, founder of TLDraw, went from studying fine arts to building one of the most beloved open-source design tools for developers and creators.We talk about how TLDraw became a playground for structured creativity, why the canvas is emerging as a universal interface, and how AI can enhance — not replace — human imagination.Brought to you by LisbonAI — the AI conference for builders (Nov 3–4, Lisbon).No keynotes. No slides. Just brains and demos.What you’ll learn- How Steve transitioned from fine arts to tech — and what that taught him about creativity- Why TLDraw simplifies collaboration without sacrificing expression- How AI can accelerate ideation, brainstorming, and visual thinking- The canvas as a “primitive” for building new kinds of creative tools- Why great UX is still the secret to adoption — even in AI-powered design- The real limits of AI in design today, and why human input still matters- How AI-native tools could reshape the creative process-----------------------------------------------------------------------------About AI FRAI For Real is a LisbonAI podcast, live series with makers who ship in public - models, agents, infrastructure, robotics, and the weird experiments that become products.If you're a builder, join us in Lisbon at https://lisbonai.xyz
