This video is only accessible to conference ticket holders.
Log in Create account
For 90 days after a conference, only paid ticket holders can watch conference videos. After that, all Gold members have access.
Contact Support if you are having any issues.
Summary
With the constant influx of new AI models and tools, it can be hard to distinguish hype from true value. Learn from experienced design practitioners where AI has delivered on its promises, where it hasn’t, and the processes they’re using to leverage AI to its full potential.
Key Insights
-
•
The design profession faces ongoing challenges, including widespread layoffs.
-
•
Generative AI tools are rapidly being integrated into the design process.
-
•
AI can enhance efficiency but also threatens to dehumanize design work.
-
•
The necessity of human-centered design in the face of advancing AI is questioned.
-
•
Real-world case studies from practitioners will provide insight into effective AI strategies.
-
•
The conference encourages discussions about both the opportunities and risks of AI.
-
•
Designers must navigate AI adoption challenges relevant to their own experiences.
-
•
Maintaining human elements in design practices is crucial as technology evolves.
-
•
There is a need for authentic conversations about AI's impact on design roles.
-
•
The support of the community during challenging times is emphasized.
Notable Quotes
"It's been a really challenging year for the design profession."
"We're experiencing this rise of generative AI."
"AI can make us more efficient and unlock new capabilities, but it can also devalue and dehumanize our work."
"Are you really even practicing human-centered design?"
"Today's speakers will share how they're navigating AI throughout the design process."
"I challenge you to think about where in your design process is your biggest opportunity for AI adoption."
"I hope you'll think about these questions today and share your thoughts in Slack."
"Our speakers are showing up today in a time of real professional and personal hardship."
"I know a lot of you listening today are going through similar challenges."
"Let's all advocate together for AI products and processes that keep the human at the center."
More Videos
"I wanted to grow new skills and design, and I was able to learn exactly that."
Laine Riley Prokay Lisa GordonCarving a Path for Early Career DesignOps Practitioners
September 9, 2022
"The complexities require so much more conversation and trust-building."
Louis Rosenfeld Lashanda Hodge Senongo Akpem Chris HodowanecBecoming a Civic Designer: Making the Move from Private to Public Sector
November 17, 2022
"I lead a team where I say yes to trying new methods."
Megan Blocker Amy Bucher Katie Hansen Ricardo Martins Nidhi Singh RathoreDay 2 Theme Panel
March 12, 2025
"Starting with a content-first approach can fundamentally change how users experience a product."
Craig Brookes Andreas Huebner Morgan Quinn"Just Make it Look Good" and Other Ways We're Misunderstood
June 11, 2021
"Ask questions, meet people where they are, and engage in those conversations."
Charlotte Vorbeck Shahzma Esmail Edward Alton Sarah McArthur Ariel KennanPipeline to Civic Design
December 9, 2021
"No spec work is simply disrespectful for all of us running small businesses."
Emily LessardRFPs Without Tears: Writing Inclusive RFPS that Don't Scare Away Talent
December 9, 2021
"Good accessibility documentation in your design system will make it easier to build accessible products."
Kate KalcevichIntegrating Accessibility in DesignOps
September 23, 2024
"Good design often lies between what's already there and what we think is best."
Erin WeigelUX Lessons from running more than 1,200 A/B Tests
July 10, 2024
"Cultural translation requires both an outsider and insider perspective to pick up nuances."
Chloe Amos-EdkinsA Cultural Approach: Research in the Context of Glocalisation
March 27, 2023
