Panel - Friend, foe, or catalyst? AI’s impact on design leadership
Leading Design London 2025
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26m
Chris How — Panel host & Head of Experience Design at Clearleft
TB Bardlavens — GM & Director, Product Equity at Adobe
Dalit Shalom — Design Lead, Trust and Credibility at The New York Times
Ariba Jahan — Head of Transformation, North America at Anomaly
Our panel of design leaders share practical strategies for navigating AI-driven pressures and opportunities. Expect a candid conversation about shifting stakeholder expectations, evolving team dynamics, and preserving design integrity, as we explore how to protect both craft and careers in a rapidly changing landscape.
This session was recorded at Leading Design London 2025.
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