The Elephant in the Room: UX, Gen AI, and the Future of Design

Imagine walking through downtown Boston and spotting an elephant casually strolling past the Boston State House.

Unexpected?
Surprising?
Maybe even a little delightful—maybe a little scary?

That’s exactly what I created using Gen AI—a vision that challenges our expectations of reality.

And in many ways, this is the same shift happening in UX today.

With Gen AI, we’re no longer just designing for users; we’re co-creating with them.

The traditional boundaries of user experience are expanding as AI enables:
Hyper-personalization
Real-time adaptability
Interactions that feel almost magical

But just like an elephant in the city, AI-driven UX can feel out of place if not thoughtfully integrated.

So, the big question is:
➡️ How do we design experiences that are both innovative and intuitive?
➡️ How do we embrace AI’s capabilities without overwhelming or alienating users?
➡️ And how do we ensure that amidst all this change, we stay true to what makes design human?

Check out my AI-generated video of an elephant walking past the Boston State House—because sometimes, you just have to put a wild idea into motion.

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Let’s talk: How do you see Gen AI shaping the future of UX?

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Finding Creativity in the Cold ❄️

Some days, the world feels bitter—whether it’s the freezing air numbing your fingers or resistance meeting every idea. It’s easy to let the cold convince you that today isn’t a day for creating.

But creativity doesn’t wait for perfect conditions. It thrives in challenge.
Walking through Boston’s winter streets, I spotted something unexpectedly brilliant—a bucket repurposed to shape blocks of snow for building an igloo. A playful, artistic creation that sparked a sense of delight and curiosity in me—an unexpected moment of joy from something so simple.

It was a reminder: Creativity is about perspective. It’s not about having perfect resources—it’s about asking, What can I create with what I already have? Even in the coldest conditions, there’s opportunity to build and innovate.

This moment inspired me to create this video.

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So, embrace the chill. Design through it. Build in the face of resistance. The warmth you’re searching for often comes from the act of creating itself. 🔥

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