Uday Gajendar

" The lipstick on the pig—cosmetic fixes give little impact without addressing deeper usability and business value. "

" Craft means intent and care even in digital products; for example, the bounce animation of Google Maps’ pin shows someone cared. "

" Am I getting what I wanna get out of this conference? What’s not coming and what would I still like to learn? "

" The conference is not an endpoint, but a path to broadening our understanding of designing with AI. "

" Don’t be afraid to poke the bear; controversy can help make your talk stand out and provoke meaningful discussion. "

" Jenny and Will will take a foundational look at wielding data visualization and product analytics effectively. "

" What does it mean to bring a systems lens to a complex problem within the enterprise? "

" Humanity doesn’t stop at the door just because you’re a leader — you still have vulnerabilities and struggles. "

" If you have any leadership in your organization and you want to be trauma-informed, start with how you organize and support your people. "

" People from different cultures have different ways of experiencing and showing trauma; body language is not universal. "

" Tradecraft is the making stuff, stagecraft is a kind of cross-functional therapy, and statecraft is organizational diplomacy. "

" Craft is a pet issue for me; it remains central even in massive enterprise projects. "

" Usually, the users not adopting the product alerts the organization that deeper issues exist beyond UI. "

" We need everyone to roll up their sleeves and be a part of the creative process to spark innovation and even delight. "