Uday Gajendar

" Funding models remain the biggest challenge in enterprise UX, deeply tied to power dynamics. "

" AI-generated imagery feels too shiny and perfect — unlike the human-made objects that carry flaws and presence of the maker. "

" Manuel Herrera is a visual thinker and illustrator whose energy always blows me away. "

" The conference is not an endpoint, but a path to broadening our understanding of designing with AI. "

" Newness isn’t necessarily a new methodology—it can be a new way of looking at something familiar. "

" Designing with data is not about collaborating with a quirky Android from Star Trek. "

" We encourage you to continue engaging with Slack channels and offer your own thoughtful questions. "

" Giving people control over their work is just as important as validating their experiences to reduce burnout. "

" If you have any leadership in your organization and you want to be trauma-informed, start with how you organize and support your people. "

" Consent is ongoing; check in repeatedly during interviews about participants’ comfort and willingness. "

" Influence is the real goal as a designer—over people, processes, and culture. "

" Craft is a pet issue for me; it remains central even in massive enterprise projects. "

" Creative conversations combined with material for quick prototyping let you get fast feedback on messy whiteboard ideas. "

" We need everyone to roll up their sleeves and be a part of the creative process to spark innovation and even delight. "