AI and the future of UX

Join the UX Crunch this November for a cutting-edge event exploring the evolving relationship between AI and UX. Our expert speakers will break down the future of UX craftsmanship, looking at how AI is reshaping research, design, and user experience by automating tasks, enhancing creativity, and optimising workflows.

But it’s not just about how AI changes UX. We’ll also discuss why human-centred design is essential in building responsible AI systems, with a focus on training AI on real human data to address genuine user needs.

From ethics to innovation, this event is a must for UX and Product Design professionals who want to stay ahead in an AI-driven world. Don’t miss the chance to connect with thought leaders and gain insights into the future of design!

Event location
Skyscanner HQ - Level 5, Ilona Rose House
Manette St, London, W1D 4AL

Doors open
5:30PM

Agenda

Vahan Hovhannisyan - Lead Product Designer, Vahan Design
Surviving in the Age of AI: How juniors can thrive in these evolving times

Hello! I'm Vahan. I’m a Lead Product Designer with over a decade of experience.

My passion for design began in my teenage years when I was trying to create my own games, sparking a lifelong fascination with user experience and digital creation. I started my career in design studios and enterprise teams before becoming the founding designer at CodeSignal, a prominent Silicon Valley startup. Later, I helped Krisp, another well-known startup, navigate serious UX challenges. In 2021, I moved to London to lead the design team at Perkbox, and I’ve recently joined HandsHQ, a platform focused on simplifying health and safety processes, as Lead Product Designer.

With the current difficulties in the job market, particularly for younger designers, my upcoming talk will focus on how junior designers can survive in a world of AI and tech layoffs.

Aniruddha Jha - Senior Director, Experience Design - AI, Data and Developer Experience, Sage
Human design in the age of AI

The AI era has the potential to unleash a new experience paradigm which will require us to reexamine the relationship between humans and software interactions, the role of designers and how to continue bringing value in a tech-driven innovation.

Matt Baker - Design Engineer Lead, bp
Equitable Design and Ethics

The principles of equitable design and design ethics are more critical than ever in today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape of AI, robotics and mixed reality. During this talk, Matt will highlight emerging trends and innovations that are shaping the future of design, emphasizing the importance of inclusivity, accessibility and fairness for all when creating responsible and impactful designs for the latest technologies.

Adam Winning - Product Manager, Prolific & Vasundhara Parakh - Senior Product Designer Prolific
Evolving Prolific to Power Enterprise AI

During the talk, Adam and Vasundhara will delve into the unique challenges of evolving Prolific from an academic research marketplace to find product market fit in AI as a data collection and annotation platform.

They will explore the similarities and differences between these two spaces, focusing on conducting research in the AI sector where understanding enterprise users’ complex needs is paramount. Drawing on hands-on experience with world leading AI companies they will share the insights that are shaping the pioneering development of AI.

Panel Discussion:
Finish the evening off with an open Q&A with all speakers, where we can answer your questions and engage in discussion about the future of your craft in the age of AI.