AI, Deadlines, and Design Thinking – Oh My!

How I Used AI to Ace My Talk (and Look Smart)

Last week, I found myself in the middle of a classic founder hustle: juggling a pressing project, only 2 days to prep for a presentation, and a topic that’s as vast as it is exciting: Unlocking AI for UX & Product Management. 🌟

No pressure, right?

Big shoutout to Gamma for its AI-generated themes and stunning futuristic visuals—it saved me hours and made me feel like I had my life (somewhat) together without preparation.

My talk focused on how AI is revolutionizing the traditional design thinking process: Define, Empathize, Ideate, Prototype, Test. And let me tell you—AI doesn’t just join the party; it throws the party. 🎉

AGI: Revolutionizing How Customers Engage with Products 🤖✨

Before we dive into the nuts and bolts of design thinking, let’s talk about the big picture: Artificial General Intelligence (AGI).

AGI isn’t just a buzzword; it’s reshaping abstract thinking, innovation, and how we understand UX. It’s creating adaptive, intuitive interfaces that feel like magic:

• Real-Time Decision Making: AGI anticipates customer behavior, so products are always one step ahead.
• Integrated Experiences: Seamless integration with other applications makes using AGI-powered tools feel effortless.
• Hyper-Personalized Engagements: AGI delivers experiences that adapt dynamically to users, making every interaction intuitive and delightful.

As AGI evolves, it’s redefining customer interactions and pushing UX beyond what we thought possible.

The Empathy Revolution: AI-Style 🤖❤️

AI is giving a whole new meaning to “walking in someone else’s shoes”:

• User Research Tools: Platforms like Qualtrics dig through survey data and find user pain points like Sherlock Holmes on caffeine. ☕
• Sentiment Analysis: Tools like IBM Watson NLP assess emotional tones in feedback better than that one friend who claims they’re “fine.” (We know you’re not!)
• Behavior Tracking: Tools like Hotjar or PostHog decode user click patterns so we can finally understand what users really want.

Defining Problems Like an AI Pro 🧠✨

No more guesswork or endless debates! AI takes the reins:

• Clustering Tools: Platforms like Tableau with AI insights uncover themes and group user pain points faster than you can say “brainstorm.”
• Problem Prioritization: Tools like Jira Product Discovery or Productboard rank issues so you can focus on what really matters.

Rapid Prototyping & AI Tools 🚀

This is where the magic truly happens—AI-powered tools are transforming prototyping into an art form:

• Aha! and Productboard : These platforms turn customer insights into actionable user stories, prioritize features automatically, and build roadmaps that make your vision crystal clear. ✨
• UXpilot.ai , Claude @Ulizard and Cursor : Supercharge your design workflows and prototype faster than ever.
• Replit and Github Co-Pilot: AI meets code, making development a breeze (and less of a headache!).

At the end of the day, AI isn’t here to replace us—it’s here to make us unstoppable. 🚀

And judging by the feedback after my talk, I’d say it’s doing a pretty good job.

What is Next?

💡 Want to see the my Gamma presentation? Type "AI Driven Design" in the comments, and I’ll send it your way! 🎤 Looking for a speaker on Design, Innovation, Product & AI, or Entrepreneurship? Email us at [email protected]—I’d love to collaborate at your next event!

Stay tuned for Episode #2, where I’ll dive into how AI takes us from prototype to production like a true MVP (Most Valuable Partner).