UXCHCH: UX Has Joined the Chat

This talk and discussion is for UX designers, researchers, product creatives or anyone who is feeling uncertain, overwhelmed, or curious about AI's growing role, and wants to understand how to stay relevant, add value, and actively shape AI-powered experiences with confidence and purpose.

Steve will touch on 4 topics with his thoughts. But we will have some of the best designers in NZ in the room. It would be nice to share our experiences and ideas. As a community, how might we learn from each other and solve for this together?

AI in Our Toolbox - (AI for UX) An overview of how we are using AI now.
“How is AI showing up in your design workflow right now - are you using it, avoiding it, curious? What's holding you back?”
Designing for AI - (UX for AI) An overview of toolkits and frameworks,
“Designing for probabilistic outcomes vs deterministic outcomes. How do our skills shift?”
Staying Human – Thoughts on how do we stay not just in the loop, but in the relationship with the user?
“What does it mean to preserve trust, clarity, and empathy in AI experiences?”
Deigning our Future - Thoughts on competencies and literacy
“What new skills, mindsets, or practices can help not just survive but thrive?”We may not get all the answers, but let’s start the conversation!

About the speaker
Steve Arnold has been kicking around for the UXCHCH community ages, but this is his first talk in a while! Steve is currently working as Head of design at Phocas Software with a background in software design across companies like Orion Health, Verizon Connect, and Wynyard Group.

Agenda
5:00pm • Doors open, networking + refreshments
5:30pm • Presentation starts
6:30pm • More networking
7:00pm • Event close

A big thank you to MadeCurious for providing the event space for us to meet - if you’re interested in what they do, check out their LinkedIn page.

MadeCurious HQ information:

• We have x2 mobility car parks available and wheelchair access into the building
• If you have any accessibility needs, please let us know so we can make sure to cater for them
• Limited car parking will be available onsite (MadeCurious. labelled signs) and ample street parking close by the office
• There is a bike shed at the back of the parking lot where you can park your bicycle.

We have a limited capacity, so please only RSVP if you can definitely make it.