Pioneering the integration of Generative AI into UX processes, I led an initiative to develop custom AI-driven tools that automated repetitive tasks, enhanced productivity, and fostered creativity across design teams. These GPTs transformed workflows, improved quality, and freed up time for designers and managers to focus on high-value creative work.
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Timeline
Ongoing experimentation and implementation
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Skills/Tools Used
ChatGPT
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Role
Lead UX Designer AI Prompt Engineer
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tl;dr
To enhance productivity and creativity in UX processes, I led the integration of custom Generative AI tools, automating repetitive tasks like microcopy generation, icon pairing, task delegation, and release note creation. These AI tools freed up significant time, with managers reporting up to 30% more availability for strategic work. This initiative not only reduced turnaround times but also improved team morale and allowed designers to focus on more innovative, high-value tasks. The result was a more engaged, efficient, and creative design team, with AI seamlessly embedded into daily workflows.
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The design team faced an ongoing challenge of repetitive, routine tasks that consumed a significant portion of their time. Managers and designers were often bogged down with processes such as writing release notes, pairing brand assets, and drafting content, which hindered the team's ability to focus on higher-level creative work.
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Business Goal
Leverage Generative AI to automate repetitive tasks, improve productivity, and foster an innovative team culture.
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User Goal
Free up time for designers and managers to focus on creative and strategic initiatives, enhancing the quality of user experiences.
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Identifying Opportunities for Automation
I started by identifying repetitive and time-consuming tasks that were common across design workflows. After consulting with both managers and individual contributors, I focused on creating custom AI-driven tools tailored to specific pain points.