Have No Fear: AI & the Metaverse Might Actually Save Us From the Robots
The digital product design process is broken and we have an opportunity to use new tools to build a better future. Dysen Stoks shares how and why designers must shift priorities to always consider unintended consequences hidden in experiences. And Donita Mathis shares how AI holds the key to finding the time for this kind of process revolution.
Dysen is a digital product designer and leader who has helped brands like Abercrombie & Fitch, IBM, AT&T, Bank of America, & Delta Airlines create elegant, user-centered solutions that solve complex business problems. Currently, at Microsoft, she leads design initiatives for the Cyber Security organization. With her Bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Computational Science and, her Master’s degree in Graphic Design and Visual Experience from SCAD, her background is both technical and visual. Day to day, Dysen brings a design philosophy that is equal parts vision and rigor. This allows her to uncover customers’ rational and emotional needs and deliver memorable experiences that address key business objectives.
Doni is a mission-driven Product Design Lead at Yelp, spearheading design initiatives for the Services organization. Renowned as a design unicorn, she brings extensive experience from both consumer and enterprise settings, skillfully translating human insights into products and spaces that foster inclusivity and delight. With a deep understanding of cognitive psychology theories and a strong emphasis on empathy, Doni leverages best practices in product design to tackle new challenges and empower teams in solving complex problems. She is passionate about creating culturally relevant experiences that resonate with real people's needs and enhance their everyday lives.
