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Transition to AI Design: Skills & Strategy

Miro

UiPath

Founder @ AI-R Studio + UX Goodies, ex-Lead AI Designer @ Miro, UiPath

You'll understand what an AI Designer actually does (skills, mindset, deliverables).

What do AI Designers do

Are there significant differences between AI Designers and "Conventional" Product Designers?

AI vs "Traditional" Designers

Hear case studies of designing with AI in real products:

ethical challenges
working with automation
prompting

Real World Challenges

Learn how top AI designers got their roles, what backgrounds they come from, and how they transitioned into the field.

Career Path Insights

Discover what companies look for when hiring AI designers, from tools to thinking styles

Hiring Signals

Why Should You Take This Course?If you’re a designer OR product builder aiming to break into the AI industry or if your team is starting to build AI products and you feel unprepared, this course is for you. By the end, you’ll feel confident and ready to transition into an AI role, armed with the knowledge and skills to thrive. Previous students reported having significant improvement in both AI Design knowledge, confidence and motivation to drive product building in this space since taking the course. Why Should You Learn from Me?With a decade of experience in building AI and AR/VR products, with over 5 years focused on AI-first products, I bring practical insights and skills you won’t find elsewhere. My experience includes leading world-class AI design teams and developing cutting-edge AI products. Course OverviewDesigned for busy professionals:•	Total 4 weeks, 4-5 hours per week commitment•	Recorded Sessions: Available anytime•	Discussion Boards: Participate asynchronously•	Support: Dedicated support and 1:1 guidance•	Resources: Ongoing AI learning materials•	Live Q&amp;As and Discussions: Hands-on learning --- What You’ll Learn: • Week #1 is focused on learning AI Fundamentals. Gain all the key knowledge necessary to understand the technology and how to work with it and in it as a designer. • Week #2 &amp; #3 is focused on AI Design Patterns. Deep dive on existing patterns in the industry, where the current patterns fail, identify new opportunities and how to innovate by creating net new patterns. Learn to work with System prompts, and prototype your AI products using no-code AI tools. • Week #4 is focused on building an AI career with confidence. Learn to take your AI projects and career to the next level, and how to standout in industry. • Mini-projects across the 4 weeks will ladder up to helping you craft the building blocks of an AI Powered product. Many students choose to continue working on these concepts even after the class wraps up. • If you struggle with accountability, and want to work on AI product you're excited to build. This is an excellent opportunity to do so! --- What the course does NOT cover: My goal is to teach you everything I know within 4 weeks about designing good ai products. By the end of this course, you will be more equipped to build great products compared to existing designers in this space. However there are 2 things this course will not be able to cover due to the limited time: • Advanced prototyping (instead we will cover no-code tools that will help you get a proof of concept running)﻿• Portfolio ready project (You might be able to get decent start through this course, that you can feature on your portfolio after investing more time beyond the course)

Build AI-Powered Products with Confidence

Course syllabus

Do this at your own time:<ul><li>Read/Watch course content</li><li>Put learnings into practice through short hands-on projects</li></ul>

Self-Paced

Wednesdays

<ul><li>Content Overview</li><li>Discussions</li><li>Brainstorms</li><li>Q&amp;A</li></ul> NOTE: If you're unable to make it to above sessions, you can watch videos and engage with content at your own pace at a later time.

Saturdays

Course schedule

Product Designers looking to join AI companies or recently switched but concerned about their skill gap

Managers, PMs, Engineers and other Leaders new to AI teams, looking to expand their expertise to build AI-powered products and confidently

Other technical professionals interested in learning how to build AI powered products.

Who is this course for

What you’ll get out of this course

<ul><li>Understand types of AI models and how to leverage them for your design project</li><li>Key AI terminologies (NLP, CV, GANs, etc) you'll need to know as you design</li><li>Emerging product types and potentials</li><li>Limitations and future potential of AI products</li><li>AI Design Principles and more.</li></ul>

Mastery of AI Fundamentals

<ul><li>Understand End-to-end design process for AI products and how it differs from traditional design</li><li>Current design challenges and opportunities with AI products</li><li>Case studies and critique existing AI product interfaces</li></ul>

Expertise in AI Design Patterns

Design an E2E concept (FIGMA for designers, or AI tools for non-designers)Build a rough MVP for that concept with no-code tools

Design & build your concept

<ul><li>What do Design Managers look for in Product Designers looking to join AI teams</li><li>What to expert when joining / starting an AI Design team</li><li>Tips for interviewing with AI-design teams</li><li>Transforming your strengths to enter the AI field</li><li>Learn directly from industry guests</li></ul>

Prepare for a Career in AI Design
 

•	Mini-Projects/Brainstorms: 2 outputs to practice course content•	Discussion Sessions / Q&amp;As: 3 live interactions for in-depth discussions•	Case Studies: Critique existing experiences together

Practice your AI skills

<ul><li>Feeling stuck? Have additional questions? I'll be available throughout the course to help you get the most out of this course.</li></ul>

Get 1:1 Support and Guidance from Maheen

<ul><li>Build a network of peers in the AI design field and stay inspired with key resources, influencers, and companies to follow.</li></ul>

Join a Community of AI Designers and Stay Inspired

Learn how to design AI-powered products and experiences to set yourself up for a successful career in AI.

Maheen Sohail

Cohort 3

Cohort 4

81% of executives believe that AI will be the most significant future advantage. Learning AI isn't just a choice; it is a critical strategy to stay ahead and gain a competitive edge in your career, sooner rather than later. This intensive course is specifically crafted for product designers and packed with practical frameworks and tactics. It features hands-on exercises and personal feedback, providing you with the experience needed to master AI throughout the design process. ✅ From Concept to Creation with AILearn how to apply AI throughout the design process, from early ideas to wireframes to AI-powered prototyping. The tactics will transform how you approach design challenges and design faster and smarter. ✅ Real-World Applications and Case StudiesDelve into detailed case studies showcasing all kinds of AI integrations in product design. These examples will provide insights into the latest trends of AI and how product designers can learn and adapt. ✅ Practical, Hands-On Workshops Engage in targeted workshops that equip you to use AI effectively across diverse scenarios. The hands-on exercise are designed to solidify your understanding and skills, enabling you to apply AI tools confidently in your day-to-day design tasks. ✅ Latest Industry InsightsLearn from the author behind the top AI newsletter in product design and 5x recipient of ADPList's Top 1% Mentor in Design. Insights gained from running regular AI workshops in universities. ✅ Exclusive Resources and AI ToolkitsGain access to a personal library of AI resources and database. These bonus materials are designed to support your continuous learning and application of AI in your projects. ✅ Continuous Support and CommunityJoin a vibrant community of like-minded professionals and continue receiving support through exclusive alumni networks and updates long after the course concludes.

Learn actionable AI skills to gain a competitive edge in the industry

Intensive sessions with frameworks, tactics, and exercises.

Lecture + Workshop

Carefully-designed exercises to apply AI in real-world examples.

Hands-on exercises

Bonus resources ($100+ value) and personal follow-up after class.

Additional support

Product DesignersLearn practical AI skills throughout the design process and get desirable outcomes faster and easier.

Design LeadersGain heads-on experience and real-world knowledge in AI. Get up to speed with AI trends.

Founders/AI EnthusiastsStay ahead of the trends with exclusive AI insights and detailed resources, and supportive community.

Understand the real-world application of AI in product design, from ideation to wireframes, from high-fidelity design to copy.

Analyze the latest trends in applying AI to product design.

Learn how to better leverage AI through hands-on exercises. Refine outcomes with fine-tuning techniques and actionable tips.

Explore the capabilities and constraints of AI in product design 

Get personal frameworks and tips to achieve the best results based on what you need.

Become proficient in crafting tailored AI prompts for diverse goals and scenarios.

Master the workflow through demos and practice. Know which tools to use under different scenarios.

Become proficient in leveraging AI in Figma to achieve optimal outcomes

Design better, faster, and smarter with AI

Xinran Ma

Learn practical skills from AI Product Design Leader

Cohort 7

Cohort 8

The AI Tech Revolution is Here, But User Experience is Lagging Behind As AI rapidly transforms industries, businesses are racing to integrate it into their products. Yet, many are overlooking one critical factor: user experience. Powerful AI algorithms are only part of the equation—without thoughtful design, these technologies risk alienating users, creating frustration, and failing to deliver meaningful value. The problem? Designing for AI isn't the same as designing for traditional software products. It requires a new way of thinking, one that blends user-centered design principles with an understanding of AI’s capabilities and limitations.For designers and product leaders, the challenge lies in bridging this gap. The UX Design Gap in AIDespite the explosion of AI-powered products, many design teams struggle with:Understanding how AI changes user interactions and workflowsDesigning interfaces that are intuitive and transparent about AI functionalityBalancing user control with AI automationCreating trust through thoughtful design choicesPrototyping and testing AI interactions effectivelyBut it doesn’t have to be this way.With the right frameworks and hands-on experience, you can design AI-powered experiences that are clear, effective, and user-friendly. What You Will LearnThis course focuses on learning by doing. Over 5 weeks, you’ll work on a hands-on project, applying each week’s insights to create a portfolio-worthy AI design project. Week 1: Designing for AlignmentLearn what makes AI design unique by understanding its capabilities, limitations, and user mental models.Define your AI design project with clear goals. Week 2: Foundations of Human-Centered AI DesignGrasp core principles of human-centered design for AI applications.Refine your project scope using these fundamental insights. Week 3: Conversational and Multimodal AI DesignExplore key AI interaction patterns such as conversational interfaces and hybrid systems.Map out clear, intuitive user flows for your AI experience. Week 4: AI Design Patterns and PrototypingDevelop multiple design solutions and build interactive prototypes.Test and refine your designs to ensure usability and clarity. Week 5: Final Project DevelopmentPresent your AI design project with a clear, compelling narrative.Polish your case study into a professional portfolio-ready presentation. Build Confidence Through Hands-On PracticeThis course isn’t about theory—it’s about building, testing, and refining. Each week, you’ll work on your project with guidance, feedback, and peer collaboration. By the end, you’ll have:- A polished AI design project ready for your portfolio- Practical experience designing AI-powered interactions- The confidence to take on AI design challenges in real-world projectsWhether you’re aiming to lead AI design projects, expand your expertise, or land a role in the growing field of AI design, this course will equip you with the skills and insights to succeed.

The UX Design Challenge for AI Applications

Build foundational AI design skills with expert-led modules. Learn user-centered AI design principles, perfect for busy design leaders and professionals.

OnDemand Content

Design AI experiences and receive weekly expert feedback on your portfolio project. Build a real-world AI design solution, ready for your professional portfolio.

Capstone Project

Join live sessions with your instructor for Q&amp;A, portfolio feedback, and insights on AI design decisions. Ideal for design leaders guiding AI-focused teams.

Live Design Sessions & Portfolio Feedback

Get in-depth strategies for AI design, ideal for design leaders wanting to develop the skills to lead teams in the AI design landscape.

Access to Advanced AI Design Strategies

Receive an official certificate upon completion of the course, demonstrating your expertise in designing user-centered AI solutions.

Certificate of Completion

UX &amp; Product Designers. Ready to design impactful AI experiences? Learn to create AI-driven products and build a portfolio that stands out.

Product, Design &amp; Research Leaders. Shape the future of AI. Master human-centered design principles and lead teams in creating AI

Aspiring AI Professionals. Looking to enter the AI field? Develop the skills to design, prototype, and test AI solutions.

Gain a deep understanding of key AI design principles through our HCAI Design foundations Guide and lecture series

A Strong Foundation in AI Design

Learn to define northstar AI UX journeys and conversational UX flows using our AI Interaction Frameworks and Guides.

Hands-On Experience Designing AI User Flows

Build interactive prototypes with tools like Figma or VoiceFlow and refine them through structured Usability Testing Guides.

Practical Skills in Prototyping and Testing

Craft a polished AI design project, tell a compelling story using Portfolio Case Study Templates, and present your work with confidence.

A Portfolio-Worthy AI Design Project

Learn to design AI products that are intuitive and valuable. Build your AI project portfolio, get certified as an expert in UX for AI

Rupa Chaturvedi

Cohort 2

Cohort 5

The Leadership Crisis No One Talks AboutIt's 2:47 AM and you're staring at the retention dashboard. Again. Your "AI-enhanced" feature launched to fanfare three months ago—great press, executive excitement, promising initial adoption. Now you're watching 73% of users abandon it after the first session. Tomorrow's executive product meeting is focused on exactly this: the design problem causing the retention cliff. You need to present research findings and lead a strategy discussion that could reshape your entire approach to AI. This isn't just about fixing a feature—it's about defining what AI design leadership looks like. Why This Moment MattersYour credibility was built on predictable delivery. For years, you shipped experiences that worked consistently. Now you're pioneering something entirely new—and that positions you to lead the industry standard. The paradigm has fundamentally shifted: Traditional UX Design:- Deterministic systems with predictable, consistent experiences- One-way interaction where users experience a fixed interface- Success measured by users completing intended paths AI Systems:- Non-deterministic learning systems where every interaction changes future behaviour- Bi-directional adaptation where both human and AI evolve through each encounter- Success measured by the quality of the evolving relationship﻿ 54% of people don't trust AI systems despite 61% of respondents using them daily. (University of Melbourne and KPMG, 2025) That retention cliff isn't a failure—it's feedback. Users sense the mismatch between predictable tools and learning entities. You're uniquely positioned to solve what no one else has figured out yet. The OpportunityThe leaders who master relationship design first won't just solve their retention problems—they'll become the case study everyone else studies.This is your chance to define what trustworthy AI design looks like, rather than follow standards someone else sets. A Leadership Transformation in Three MovementsThis intensive journey rebuilds your leadership approach for the relationship design era: 1. Leading Through UncertaintyHow to guide teams building systems that learn and adaptCommunicating AI value to executives without overpromisingMaking decisions about technologies you're still mastering 2. Building Trust-First TeamsEstablishing design processes for non-deterministic systemsCreating quality standards for evolving AI relationshipsDeveloping team capabilities in trust signal design 3. Scaling Relationship DesignImplementing frameworks that work across your entire organisationMeasuring success in dynamic, learning systemsBuilding competitive advantage through trustworthy AI ﻿For Design Leaders Under PressureDesigned for leaders who must deliver AI transformation while maintaining team confidence and executive credibility—who recognise that relationship design isn't just a new methodology, it's the fundamental shift that determines whether your organisation leads or follows. Whether you're currently:A UX Design Leader orchestrating team transformationA UX Research Leader scaling insights through AIA Strategic Design Leader defining AI-enhanced experiencesWhat unites our participants is their recognition that leading AI adoption requires something more nuanced than traditional management approaches. The Essential Leadership Outcomes You emerge with:Frameworks to guide teams building learning systems you can't fully predictLanguage to communicate AI value without technical BS to executivesProcesses that maintain quality while embracing non-deterministic outputsMetrics that prove relationship design delivers measurable business impactA network of leaders defining the standards everyone else will follow Most importantly, you join a community of leaders pioneering this emerging discipline—professionals who understand that the most valuable AI systems won't be those with impressive technical specifications, but those designed with profound understanding of human trust dynamics. A Limited ExperienceLimited to fifteen participants per cohortFocused on meaningful exchange and personal attentionA deliberate practice developed through engagement with fellow leaders "The leaders who recognise this shift first won't just survive the transition—they'll define what relationship design looks like for everyone else."

Lead with Trustworthy AI: Design, Innovate & Inspire

Weekly LIve Ethics Lesson 90 minute sessions where we unpack 1 ethical principle in depth and have peer to peer conversation.

Thursdays - Live Workshops

You'll be given<ul><li>&lt; 60 min of e-learning modules per week</li><li>practical exercises</li><li>micro-habits to apply learnings directly to your AI use in your daily work</li></ul>

Self paced learning 

You have access to BONUS lessons to build your personal AI literacy - this optional session is a group coaching opportunity for any questions or challenges you have using AI for your own work.

Optional - AI Help Office Hours

UX &amp; Design Directors : Balancing executive AI demands with your team's creative integrity and fear of replacement.

UX Research Leaders : Scaling research with AI whilst preserving methodological rigour and meaningful human insights.

Service Design Leader : Reimagining end-to-end experiences with Human+AI interactions whilst maintaining human agency and trust.

You'll leave being able balance innovation with user trust, giving you confidence to lead AI initiatives that executives support.

1. Strategic AI Roadmap for Design Teams

Master proven design patterns that increase user trust in AI features by 30%. You'll learn exactly where transparency, human oversight, and error correction mechanisms create measurable improvements in adoption and retention.

2. Trust-Building Design Patterns 

Transform your designers from AI-overwhelmed to AI-empowered with frameworks that show exactly where AI enhances rather than threatens creativity. You'll restructure workflows that boost productivity whilst preserving your team's unique human value.

3. Team Transformation to AI-Enhanced Operations

Establish yourself as your organisation's trusted authority on Trustworthy AI design. You'll master the language, metrics and case studies that convince skeptical stakeholders, positioning you as the strategic bridge between technology and human experience.

4. Leadership Positioning Strategy

The live weekly sessions we unpack 1 ethical principle using a real world case study of an AI implementation that went wrong. Having peer-to-peer discussions and practice applying the ethical principle to a new case study. Allowing you to practice applying in safe space.

5. Real-World Implementation of AI Ethical Principles

Design leaders are under pressure—expected to adopt AI, guide teams through change, protect creativity, and build trust at scale.

Lightning Lessons

Transition to AI Design: Skills & Strategy