Design Thinking for AI

Written By Sharbani Dhar

Human-Centered Approaches to Artificial Intelligence

This intensive 3-day workshop equips design students and practitioners with specialized methodologies to create meaningful AI experiences that balance technological capabilities with human needs. Through hands-on exercises and real-world applications, participants will develop the skills to design ethical, usable, and valuable AI solutions.

Course Overview

This comprehensive 3-day workshop focuses on applying design thinking principles to the unique challenges of artificial intelligence. Led by Sharbani Dhar, Director of Design Operations at Australia Post, participants will learn to navigate the complexities of AI design while ensuring solutions remain human-centered, ethical, and business-viable.

Learning Objectives

By completing this workshop, participants will be able to:

  • Apply design thinking methodologies specifically tailored for AI solutions

  • Identify appropriate AI applications for genuine user needs

  • Design intuitive interfaces and interactions for AI systems

  • Address ethical considerations in AI design including bias, transparency, and trust

  • Prototype and test AI experiences effectively

  • Communicate AI design concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders

  • Create implementation roadmaps for AI design solutions

Who Should Attend

  • Design students seeking to enhance their business acumen and implementation skills

  • Business students looking to incorporate design methodologies into commercial strategy

  • Professionals working at the intersection of design and business

  • Entrepreneurs developing new products or services

Workshop Structure

Day 1: Foundations of Human-Centric AI

Day 2: Research & Designing AI Experiences

Day 3: Prototyping and Implementation

Who Should Attend

  • Design students interested in specializing in AI and emerging technologies

  • UX/UI designers looking to expand their skills into AI design

  • Product designers working on AI-powered products and services

  • Design researchers seeking specialized methods for AI projects

  • Design leaders guiding teams working with AI technologies

Facilitator

Sharbani Dhar, CEO, DotInfinity
(B.Arch- SPA NewDelhi, MDes IIT Bombay)

Sharbani brings extensive experience across Government, Telecommunications, Finance, and Technology sectors. Her expertise in navigating organisational complexities and driving customer-centric outcomes makes her uniquely qualified to lead this workshop. As a guest lecturer at prestigious institutions, she combines academic insight with practical industry knowledge.

Expected Outcomes

Participants will leave with:

  • A specialized toolkit for designing human-centered AI experiences

  • Experience in prototyping and testing AI interactions

  • Methods for addressing ethical considerations in AI design

  • Frameworks for collaborating with technical AI teams

  • A complete AI design concept with implementation roadmap

  • Portfolio-ready AI design project documentation

  • Certificate of completion

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