​Designing for AI isn’t business as usual. From handling unpredictable outputs to navigating ethical concerns and non-linear user journeys, AI projects introduce a whole new layer of complexity for designers.

​In this live session, Elena Shabanova, Product Design Lead at PolyAI, will share the real-world skills that helped her succeed while designing inside an AI-driven company.

​Elena will offer candid stories, practical frameworks, and lessons learned from tackling ambiguity, edge cases, and fast-changing AI behaviors head-on.

​📖 What You’ll Learn

• ​The essential soft and hard skills you’ll need when designing for AI products

• ​How to deal with ambiguity, edge cases, and unpredictable AI behaviors

• ​Lessons from inside an AI-driven company, including what worked, what didn’t, and what you can apply to your projects

​🕒 Webinar Agenda

• ​Welcome & introductions: Meet Elena and hear her journey from product design to tackling AI-specific design challenges.

• ​Expert talk: Discover the key challenges of designing for AI, and the skills and mindsets that helped Elena navigate them.

• ​Live Q&A: Get answers to your questions about working in AI-focused roles.

• ​Wrap-up: Key takeaways and actionable next steps.

​🧑‍💻 Who Should Attend?

​This session is perfect for product designers, UX/UI designers, and design leads working on (or transitioning into) AI-driven products.

​🎙️ Meet the Speaker

​Elena Shabanova is a Product Design Lead based in London, working at an AI-driven company PolyAI. Endlessly curious about AI and its impact on design. Always eager to learn new skills, experiment with tools, and share what she discovers with others who are navigating the same fast-changing landscape.

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