Will AI Replace Product Designers? (& Should You Be Worried?)

Will AI Replace Product Designers? (& Should You Be Worried?)

"Good design is obvious. Great design is transparent." - Joe Sparano

By the nomad engr. kat usop

Date and time

Saturday, May 31 · 6 - 8pm EDT

Location

Boston (Virtual)

. Boston, MA 00000

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

MOMENTUM+ Lecture Series by Engr Kat Usop


This virtual lecture explores the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the field of product design. As AI technologies rapidly evolve, they present both unprecedented opportunities and novel challenges for designers. This session will dig into how AI is changing the way products are conceptualized, developed, and experienced by users.

We will examine the tools, techniques, and ethical considerations that are shaping the future of product design.


Key Focus Areas


  • AI-Powered Design Tools: Discover how AI is being used to enhance the design process, including generative design, automated prototyping, and intelligent user research.
  • Designing for AI: Explore the unique challenges of designing products that incorporate AI, such as creating intuitive interfaces, ensuring transparency and trust, and addressing potential biases.
  • The Evolving Role of the Designer: Discuss how the role of the product designer is changing in the age of AI, with a greater emphasis on collaboration with AI systems, data literacy, and ethical considerations.
  • Ethical Considerations: Examine the ethical implications of AI in product design, including issues of bias, accessibility, and the impact on society.
  • Future Trends: Explore emerging trends in AI and product design, such as the development of personalized and adaptive products, and the integration of AI into new areas of design.

Learning Outcomes


  • Understand the impact of AI on the product design process.
  • Identify the key tools and techniques that designers use to incorporate AI into their work.
  • Discuss the ethical considerations and challenges of designing AI-powered products.
  • Explore future trends and opportunities in the field of AI and product design.

Target Audience

This lecture is designed for students, professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of technology, design, and artificial intelligence.


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Engr. Kat Usop [NYIT, ex-Duke] is a dynamic professional driving innovation at the intersection of technology and healthcare. With a strong foundation in industrial Research and Development (R&D) focused on Digital Healthcare Technologies, she spearheads the creation of AI-enabled, user-centric, and accessible healthcare solutions. Her expertise extends to leveraging mobile and wearable technologies, coupled with design thinking and gamification, to revolutionize healthcare delivery.

Beyond her role as an Innovation Architect at Medverse Labs, she co-founded Techverse Coworking Space and GINA Health (Charlotte, NC), fostering collaborative environments and entrepreneurial ventures. As a seasonal instructor at the General Assembly (US), she shares her knowledge and passion for emerging technologies, while also actively exploring trends in digital transformation, globalization, and market dynamics, with a keen interest in the application of AI within the healthcare sector.

Her academic contributions, reflected in publications on biomedical engineering, health informatics, and data science, further underscore her commitment to advancing the field.

Notably, Kat Usop's expertise is also being shared through Algorythm Academy, an online learning platform that aims to equip individuals with the skills necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of data and AI. She is currently serving as the Healthcare AI advisor at The Medical City ( Network of 5 tertiary hospital + 75 clinics in ASEAN) – Medical Advisory Board and Healthcare Innovation Consultant at New York Institute of Technology (New York Tech)

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