#70 The Reason for Being a Design Mentor in the Age of AI

The unexpected spark that started his mentoring activities is revealed.

It all began when he registered for "MENTA," a service originally aimed at programming and engineering professionals. Though he started it casually, he received an unexpectedly large number of inquiries, leading him to realize that his own skills and experiences could truly help others.

The role of a mentor seems to be changing with the arrival of the AI era.

With the evolution of AI causing established answers to shift, the position of mentors is being re-evaluated—moving away from the traditional style of "teaching skills and experience." Konno-san explains that because he does not possess all the answers himself, he wants to value a specific mindset when engaging with others.

The vision behind the new service "ROOM" and future prospects.

With "ROOM," launched to focus on personal branding and business independence, he has released a "Career Guidebook" that dives deep into design careers. He discusses the value of walking together as a partner rather than struggling alone in this rapidly changing era. He also touches upon specific activities and future updates, so please be sure to listen to the full episode.