Talk or Panel 150 Mentoring Sessions Later: Lessons for Navigating the Great UX Reset
Talk or Panel 150 Mentoring Sessions Later: Lessons for Navigating the Great UX Reset
The UX profession is changing faster than ever. AI is reshaping workflows, teams are evolving, and the skills that made designers successful just a few years ago are no longer enough. After more than 150 mentoring sessions with designers at every stage of their careers, clear patterns have emerged about what helps people adapt—and what holds them back.
In this session, we’ll explore the changing role of UX, the shifting relationship between design, product, and engineering, and the difference between creating outputs and creating outcomes. Attendees will leave with practical frameworks for navigating today’s job market, identifying the skills organizations increasingly value, and building resilient careers in a rapidly changing profession. Whether you’re just entering the field or leading design teams, you’ll gain a fresh perspective on where our profession is headed and how to thrive in it.
About the Host
Chris Gielow
Chris Gielow is a UX design leader with more than 30 years of experience building products, teams, and design organizations. He has led design teams at Walmart and Intuit, published research on AI-driven user experiences, and serves as President of UX Speakeasy, Southern California’s largest UX community.
As a Top 50 UX mentor on ADPList, Chris has conducted more than 150 mentoring sessions over the past year, helping designers navigate one of the most challenging and transformative periods in the history of the UX profession. This unique vantage point informs his perspectives on hiring, career growth, and the future of design.
