This Delivery Fellowship session focuses on how UX designers can use AI to strengthen their practice without losing judgment, craft, or intent.
Date: Wednesday, February 4th, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Location: Illinois Institute of Technology – Institute of Design
Address: 3137 S Federal Street, Chicago, IL 60616
We’ll examine how AI fits into modern UX workflows and how designers can use it as a practical, supportive collaborator rather than a replacement for skill or experience. The goal is to move beyond experimentation and toward thoughtful, responsible use that improves decision-making and influence.
Key questions we’ll explore:
- Why do many UX designers resist AI, and what assumptions drive that resistance?
- How can designers use AI without weakening craft or critical thinking?
- What does real collaboration between a designer and AI look like in practice?
Interactive Workshop
Participants will break into small groups for an AI as a Collaborator Mapping exercise. Each group will work through a shared UX scenario and map where AI can support research, ideation, or critique, and where human judgment must remain central. The focus is on workflows and decision-making, not tools.
What you’ll leave with:
- A clear framework for where AI supports UX work and where judgment cannot be delegated
- A concrete example of responsible AI collaboration in a real workflow
- One takeaway you can apply directly to your own practice
No prior AI experience is required. This session is designed for UX designers who want clarity, confidence, and a grounded way forward.
Seats are limited. We hope to see you there.
