What Adobe Is Doing To Prepare Curious And Creative Workers For AI

LeadershipLeadership StrategiesWhat Adobe Is Doing To Prepare Curious And Creative Workers For AIByDr. Diane Hamilton,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Curiosity expert improving engagement, innovation, and productivity.Follow AuthorJun 01, 2026, 08:19am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.What Adobe Is Doing To Prepare Curious And Creative Workers For AIgettyEverything you read lately about AI seems to focus on who is getting replaced, which jobs are disappearing, and how quickly companies can automate work. That is one reason I was interested in speaking with Eric Snowden, Senior Vice President of Design at Adobe, because the discussion took a very different direction. Instead of focusing strictly on efficiency, much of the conversation centered on how organizations can help people adapt, continue learning, and build sustainable careers as technology changes. We talked about education, apprenticeships, experimentation, workforce readiness, and why human qualities like curiosity, creativity, and problem-solving may become even more valuable as AI advances.Focusing On Career Development Instead Of Just AI ToolsgettyFocusing On Career Development Instead Of Just AI ToolsMany organizations are still approaching AI primarily through the lens of efficiency and automation. One of the more interesting parts of my conversation with Snowden was hearing how organizations are trying to help people build adaptability, confidence, and a willingness to experiment as AI reshapes the workplace.Having taught for decades and written dozens of courses, I was interested in some of the things his organization is doing in education. Part of that effort includes Adobe’s recent partnership with Parsons School of Design in New York. Adobe worked with Parsons on workshops and symposiums designed to help students better understand AI tools and workflows. The p...