Become Indispensable

AI is Flipping UX Upside Down

AI is here – and it’s turning UX on its head. The old tools and tricks won’t cut it anymore. Figma is becoming the Titanic of UX​, heading full-speed toward an AI iceberg. Cling to the old ways and you’ll sink with it. For UX designers, this is the biggest shake-up in decades. AI-driven products are launching with minimal interfaces – in many cases no interface at all. Your mastery of layouts and wireframes alone can’t guarantee your career. If you’re not talking regularly to users and data scientists, you’re already behind – AI is moving your cheese in a huge way​, and your go-to design skills (like Figma auto-layouts) won’t be a crutch for much longer​.

This is a wake-up call. The message is blunt: adapt now or fade out. The good news? Those who act now can ride the wave and come out on top. It’s time to reinvent how you work as a UX professional.

Reskill. Retool. Reboot.

Reskill your expertise for AI. Retool your design process. Reboot your career strategy. We’re here to help you do exactly that – and become more valuable than ever. The AI revolution in UX doesn’t have to be scary; it can be an opportunity. With the right training and resources, you can future-proof your career and lead in this new era instead of getting left behind. We’ve assembled a toolkit to get you there. Now is the moment to seize it.

Here are 3 ways to help you do just that:

#1: STRAT AI Bootcamp for UX Teams – 3 Days to Transform

Jump to the front lines with an intensive, hands-on bootcamp designed for UX professionals in the age of AI. STRAT’s AI Bootcamp for UX Teams is the only workshop of its kind​ – a rigorous 3-day online training (May 13–15, 2025) that will reforge your skills for AI-driven design. This isn’t some fluffy conference or sleepy lecture series. It’s roll-up-your-sleeves learning with immediate impact:

• No panels, no fluff – just action. You won’t be stuck listening all day; you’ll be designing real AI solutions in team-based exercises from the get-go​.

• Learn from the best. Work side-by-side with top instructors from Amazon, IBM, Sumo Logic and more​. These are UX leaders who live and breathe AI innovation – and they’re ready to share what they know.

• Design beyond the screen. Practice shaping actual AI use cases, models, and data – focusing on UX strategy, not just pretty UIs​. You’ll learn to collaborate with data scientists and engineers, and emerge as the UX leader your AI team needs​.

• Lead the charge. This bootcamp isn’t about turning you into an AI researcher – it’s about equipping you to lead product design in an AI world with confidence and credibility.

Spots are limited and going fast – this is a live, interactive experience and we’re keeping it intimate. Now’s the time to act: use code SPKBC20X for 20% off your ticket (limited time)​. Don’t wait and miss out. When AI is driving the industry, there’s no “later” for those who fall behind. Join us at STRAT AI Bootcamp and level up in real time.

Get your ticket here: https://www.strat.events/ 

#2: “UX for AI” – The Upcoming Book

Dive deep into the new UX paradigm with the definitive guidebook on designing for AI. UX for AI: A Framework for Designing AI-Driven Products – coming May 13th, 2025 from Wiley – distills years of expertise into one powerful resource​. In this book, author Greg Nudelman (a veteran UX leader with 6 books and 24 patents) lays out a step-by-step framework to thrive in the era of AI. It’s packed with straight talk and real examples – no academic fluff, no jargon overload. You’ll get proven strategies to integrate AI into user-centered design, tackle ethical and human-centered AI challenges, and create products that feel magical without losing the human touch.

Early readers are already raving:

Be among the first to get these insights.

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– secure your copy and arm yourself with the playbook for AI-driven UX success.

#3: Free Guide: “How to Become Indispensable” (Download Now)

Looking for actionable tips today? We’ve got you covered. Grab our free guide: “How to Become Indispensable: The AI‑First UX Process Guide for the New Normal.” This practical FAQ-style guide is a no-nonsense handbook for UXers who want to stay ahead, stay relevant, and thrive in 2025. AI is changing everything — but human-centered design still matters more than ever​. This guide shows you exactly how to adapt your UX process to an AI-first world. It’s built for the real world, not hype​ – packed with pragmatic steps and answers to your burning questions, so you can start making moves immediately.

And it’s yours FREE. Simply subscribe to the UX for AI newsletter to get the guide delivered to your inbox. Join 15,000+ designers​ who receive weekly UX insights and tips – and get instant access to the guide that will jump-start your AI-driven UX journey. Don’t worry, it’s free to join, and you can unsubscribe any time (but we think you’ll love the value you get every Friday!).

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Ready to Become Indispensable?

AI won’t wait — and neither should you. The stakes are high for UX professionals: adapt and become a leader in this new landscape, or watch your role get sidelined. This is the moment for UXers to reinvent themselves – or risk becoming irrelevant. The path forward is clear. Whether you choose the immersive bootcamp, dive into the comprehensive book, or start with the quick-hit free guide (or all three!), take action now. Each step will push you closer to the forefront of a transformed industry.

The future of UX is being written today. It’s up to you to be a part of it. Don’t get left behind – commit to your evolution, and become indispensable. Your future self (and your future team) will thank you.