Sentient Design: AI and the Next Chapter of UX

Sentient Design is the emerging future of AI-mediated interfaces—experiences that feel almost self-aware in their response to user needs. UX leader Josh Clark leads a spirited exploration of the AI interactions and opportunities that lie beyond the current fascination with chatbots—and that will animate the next generation of our craft. Most of all, discover new ways to think about AI in your personal practice—right now, today—and how it’s changing our industry and the interfaces we use every day.

About our speaker

Josh Clark is founder of Big Medium, a digital agency he runs with Atomic Design creator Brad Frost. Josh is a UX design leader who helps complex organizations build products for what’s next, specializing in future-friendly experiences for AI, enterprise design systems, connected devices, and the web. Josh is author of several books, including "Designing for Touch" (A Book Apart) and "Tapworthy: Designing Great iPhone Apps" (O’Reilly). Way back in 1996, Josh created the “Couch-to–5K” (C25K) running program, which has helped millions of skeptical would-be exercisers take up running. (His motto is the same for fitness as it is for software user experience: no pain, no pain.) More recently, he chaired the New York City edition of Interaction, the international conference for interaction design.

About Wheelhouse

Wheelhouse is a design studio, empowering businesses to craft compelling narratives, build digital experiences, and cultivate a distinctive brand identity. Their diverse team of creatives, strategists, and entrepreneurs is dedicated to amplifying their clients' stories and driving extraordinary growth. Founded in 2019, Wheelhouse was born from a vision to be the ultimate growth partner for startups. The team leverages the expertise of former founders and executives with proven track records of success. Headquartered in Miami and New York, with a network of remote talent, Wheelhouse has earned industry recognition with design awards and features in top-tier media outlets.