Free Lesson
Futures Thinking: Reimagining Design in the Age of AI
45 min
Aug 21, 2025 2:00 PM
Virtual (Zoom)
In this video
What you'll learn
Why Futures Thinking is essential now
See why strategic foresight is a must have capability for design and research leaders navigating the AI world
Reframe design and research's strategic value
Hear how one design team shifted from a delivery mindset to becoming foresight partners in business strategy
Learn how to spot signals of change
Identify early indicators in technology, business, and society that could reshape your role and company
Take the first proactive action
Walk away with a simple, practical way to start integrating Futures Thinking into your leadership work
Why this topic matters
AI is accelerating transformation across industries, forcing design and research leaders to redefine their role and impact.
Beyond learning new tools, leaders must help their organizations navigate uncertainty, guide ethical decision-making, and center human needs in an AI future. Futures Thinking offers a framework to anticipate change, align teams, and position UX as a strategic partner.
You'll learn from

Amy Heymans
CEO and Founder, Beneficent

Christine Perfetti
Founder, Lift Up Connections
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