Summary
What started as intuitive "vibe coding" with AI assistants quickly revealed why UX professionals need systematic Information Architecture approaches more than ever. Christian Crumlish will share his journey building Piper Morgan, an AI product management assistant, and the hard-won lessons about when design instincts need systematic support. You'll discover why IA principles guide AI system design, how UX professionals can extend their design impact through AI-assisted prototyping, and practical frameworks for maintaining human advocacy when everyone can generate interfaces. Bring curiosity about UX's evolving role—leave with systematic approaches for staying essential.
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