Ioana is a design leader & speaker focused on the AI space, being also the creator of a thriving UX community of over 220k people. Her first AI designed product, Clipboard AI, won Time magazine's Best Invention of 2023 award.
She leads the AI-R Design Studio and teaches designers to navigate the complex intersection of AI and UX. She created “AI for Designers,” one of the most successful courses on the Interaction Design Foundation, and shares insights through UX Goodies—her design community of over 300,000 followers—and the “Honest UX Talks” podcast.
She built her design philosophy around three pillars: ethical, human-centered AI integration; critical thinking in design; and a culture of curiosity. She breaks down AI’s hype with clear advice: experiment, protect user experience, and learn by doing.
She teaches you to ask: How do you design experiences powered by AI that feel intuitive, reliable, and fair? When should design prompt a pause for ethical reflection?
Ioana will speak about building grounded, wise, and centered on real human needs UX for AI applications.
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