#8 The Evolution of Design in the Age of AI with author Akshay Kore

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The Evolution of Design in the Age of AI with Akshay Kore

In the latest episode of our podcast, we delve into the evolving landscape of design where artificial intelligence (AI) intersects with UX. Our distinguished guest, Akshay Kore, who has previously worked for Microsoft and is now Design Lead at Suki AI, shares his wisdom and insights drawn from his recent book, "Designing Human-Centric AI Experiences: Applied UX Design for Artificial Intelligence."
Kore's narrative underscores the crucial balance between leveraging cutting-edge AI technologies and maintaining a steadfast commitment to human-centric design principles. The episode promises to enlighten designers, product managers, and founders alike, providing them with strategies to avoid tech-first pitfalls and instead, utilize AI to enrich digital interactions meaningfully.
As generative AI reshapes the designer's toolkit, we examine the profound shift towards guiding these intelligent tools with precision and creativity. The commoditization of design systems is on the horizon, and with it comes a new role for designers—as directors who infuse AI with empathy and craft meaningful experiences. This episode peers into the future, spotlighting how empathy and deep user testing skills will continue to play a crucial role in an industry at the cusp of transformation.
"AI will be inevitable and important, and because it is going to be inevitable, it needs to be designed well, it needs to be built for people, and it also needs to be ethical and trustworthy for us to be able to use it well." – Akshay Kore

Key Learnings from the Episode:
· Discover how designers can align AI with human-centric design principles to create impactful user experiences.
· Learn why the commoditization of design systems is transforming designers into directors of AI rather than mere creators.
· Understand the significance of trust and reliability in AI systems, particularly in high-stakes user scenarios.
· Explore the potential of AI-driven workflows and how they may redefine the roles of designers and product managers.
· Uncover the skills designers need to hone to direct AI effectively, including prompt engineering and clear articulation.
· Reflect on the importance of empathy in design and how it will shape the future of UX in the age of AI.
· Gain insights into the ethical considerations and practical implications of integrating AI into the design process.
Buy Akshay Kore’s Book on Amazon:
Designing Human-Centric AI Experiences: Applied UX Design for Artificial Intelligence

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/akshaykkore

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