Suj Premachandran — Education, Empathy, and Creativity in the AI Age

Suj Premachandran runs Digital Influx, which introduces children to user experience design through comics, games, and practical problem-solving. His approach draws on his background in recruitment and an interest in how empathy, storytelling, and creativity shape the way people learn. We discuss his path from recruitment into education, why understanding people matters in design, and how AI is changing the skills students need. We also explore connections between physical and digital experiences, teaching empathy through accessible design, and giving young people examples of innovation that help them imagine what they could build.