Workshop

How to Build AI Agents For Your Design Process

Erin Essex

Sr Interaction Designer Google | Youtube

Automate tedious tasks and explore a smoother design process.

If you’re a designer in tech today, you know how fast everything moves.

Rapid prototyping brings ideas to life instantly, products are getting shipped faster than ever, and deadlines are constantly being pushed up.

When everything moves this fast, it’s easy to spend your time on the things that have to get done instead of the things that actually matter.

The good news? Not everything in your workflow needs your attention. AI agents can take on the repetitive parts of your workflow so you can get back to what really matters: designing.

In this workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of building AI agents and apply them by creating five agents for your product design workflow. While you’ll leave with the skills to build your own agents for whatever your workflow needs next, I'll be directly walking you through how to create:

  • Email Summarizer

  • UX Updates Agent

  • Research Repository Agent

  • UX Heuristic Evaluator

  • Skeptical User Agent

The goal isn’t to have AI do your job. It’s to stop spending your time doing work that an agent can do for you.

Scholarships are available for students who require financial assistance. You can apply for a scholarship here: Scholarship Application

What you’ll learn

You'll get hands on experience making 5 different AI agents and the ability to build your own for your unique design workflow going forward.

  • Learn the logic and input required to create any type of agent

  • Prioritize your inbox by urgency and action

  • Get the scoop and stay on top of tech + design today

  • Easily find and synthesize insights across your research

  • Diagnose potential usability issues early on

  • Challenge your products earlier on with a user's perspective

Workshop agenda

  • Welcome to the Workshop! [15 min]

    Quick instructor intro and overview of the workshop.

  • Agent Fundamentals [15 min]

    Let's talk about what an agent is, how it works, programs you can use, and how it can aid your workflow.

  • Email Summarizer [30 min]

    We'll be starting off short and sweet with a prioritization agent for your inbox.

  • 🍵Break [10 min]

    Stretch your legs! Get a snack and grab some water!

  • UX Updates Agent [60 min]

    I'll share resources you can use link your agent to for recurring updates on tech + design.

  • 🍵Break [10 min]

    Stretch your legs! Get a snack and grab some water!

  • Research Repository Agent [60 min]

    Build an agent that allows you to easily recall insights and data from your research.

  • 🍵Break [10 min]

    Stretch your legs! Get a snack and grab some water!

  • UX Heuristics Evaluator [45 min]

    Create an agent that allows you to quickly evaluate your heuristics and spot things you've overlooked.

  • Skeptical User Agent [45 min]

    Build this agent to give you valuable feedback from the POV of a skeptical user.

Learn directly from Erin

Erin Essex

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Design Leader at Google | Ex. Product Design Director of MongoDB & Shutterstock

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Who this workshop is for

  • Product Designers: this workshop focuses on creating AI agents for UX/Product design work flows.

  • Design Managers: this workshop will allow you to improve your workflow and keep on top of topics at hand.

  • AI Beginners: this workshop is accessible for beginners in AI and those looking for a clear walkthrough on creating AI agents.

What's included

Erin Essex

Live sessions

Learn directly from Erin Essex in a real-time, interactive format.

Lifetime access

Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.

Community of peers

Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.

Certificate of completion

Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.

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$299

USD

Feb 3—Feb 4
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4:30–9:30pm EST

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