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 - Research Director, nPlan
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 Jah - 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
Abstract coming soon.

Adam Winning - Product Manager, Prolific
Big Tech AI: Uncovering User Needs in the AI Frontier

During the talk, Adam will delve into the unique challenges of conducting research in the AI space, where understanding the complex needs of users across large enterprises is paramount. Drawing on hands-on experience with big tech customers, Adam will explore how every problem/bug reported by a user is transformed into a valuable research opportunity, revealing insights that shape AI-powered products. Discover how iterative learning and agile responses to user feedback have become essential tools for anticipating and fulfilling the needs of these demanding, high-stakes environments.

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.