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AI-enabled product design

AI product designer cohort

Design the next generation of AI-powered digital products. Learn how product thinking, UX design, and intelligent systems come together to create and prototype smart product experiences.

AI product designer cohort
Duration6 Weeks
Weekly Commitment6-8 Hours Weekly
Capacity15 Participant Limit
Learning FormatMentor-led sessions and project-based learning
AdmissionApplication, evaluation, and mentor interaction

Why AI Product Design Is Important

Artificial intelligence introduces new possibilities in product development—but also new challenges. Designers must consider how AI behaves, how users understand intelligent systems, and how to build trust in automated decisions. Traditional design approaches are often insufficient. This cohort equips participants with the frameworks needed to think about products where AI is an integrated capability, not an isolated feature.

AI Capabilities & Product Design

Understand how AI capabilities shape and constrain design decisions in real products.

User Interactions with Intelligent Systems

Design intuitive experiences when outputs are probabilistic and behavior is non-deterministic.

Workflows with Machine Intelligence

Build workflows that leverage AI meaningfully, handling edge cases and uncertainty gracefully.

What you will learn

Understanding AI-enabled products

Participants begin by exploring how AI-powered products differ from traditional software systems.

Topics Include

  • How AI systems operate within products
  • Common patterns in AI-driven applications
  • Limitations and challenges of intelligent systems

Identifying product opportunities

Participants learn how to evaluate where AI can meaningfully improve product experiences.

Topics Include

  • Problem identification
  • Evaluating feasibility
  • Understanding user needs

Designing AI interaction workflows

Participants explore how users interact with AI systems and how to design intuitive workflows.

Topics Include

  • Inputs and outputs in AI-driven systems
  • Feedback loops
  • Handling uncertainty and edge cases

Prototyping AI features

Participants learn how to translate ideas into visual and interactive prototypes that demonstrate AI-enabled product concepts.

Topics Include

  • Translating concepts into prototypes
  • Communicating ideas clearly through visuals
  • Testing and validating design approaches

Product Thinking for Intelligent Systems

Participants explore how product strategy changes when AI capabilities are introduced.

Topics Include

  • Evaluating product impact
  • Designing responsible AI experiences
  • Iterating on product ideas

Cohort curriculum

Cohort curriculum

Week 1

The AI mindset mhift

Transitioning from pixel-perfect to system-perfect thinking.

Week 2

Intelligence mapping

Mapping user needs to specific AI capabilities and model types.

Week 3

Generative workflows

Designing multi-step agentic flows and feedback triggers.

Week 4

The feedback loop

User testing for uncertainty and designing correction mechanisms.

Week 5

Prototyping mastery

Using AI tools to build AI interfaces. Advanced Figma and Framer.

Week 6

The final showcase

Pitching your AI-native product to a panel of expert mentors.

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Project work

Design and prototype an AI-enabled product concept. You'll apply the technical constraints and interaction patterns learned throughout the cohort to a high-fidelity capstone project.

01

Productivity

Next-gen task management

02

Assistants

Context-aware knowledge base

03

Recommendation

Predictive discovery engines

04

Automation

Smart workflow orchestration

Cohort project work
Mentorship

Mentorship

The cohort is guided by mentors with real-world experience in product development and design, ensuring participants receive continuous support and direction throughout their learning journey.

  • Clarifying complex concepts
  • Providing feedback on ideas and prototypes
  • Sharing industry perspectives
Cohort size

15

Participants only

You won’t get lostin the crowd.

Participants are encouraged to actively contribute to discussions and peer learning.

  • Meaningful mentor interaction
  • Detailed feedback on projects
  • Collaborative discussions

Who this cohort is for

This cohort is suitable for individuals who want to understand how AI influences product development.

Product Designers

Establish a solid base in AI design and learn to incorporate smart features into user experiences.

UX Designers

Discover how AI influences user behavior, interaction styles, and choices in digital products.

Students & Aspiring Professionals

Begin your path into product and AI careers with hands-on experience and structured learning.

Product Managers

Learn to scope, plan, and implement AI features while meeting both business and user needs.

What participants gain

A hands-on, outcome-driven cohort designed to build real AI product design skills. Participants focus on learning by doing — combining concepts, workflows, and real-world application.

Participants will also complete a project that demonstrates their learning during the program.

AI product design foundations

Build a strong understanding of core concepts behind AI-powered products and systems.

AI interaction workflows

Design intelligent user flows and interactions tailored for AI-driven experiences.

Product thinking & prototyping

Practice developing product ideas and turning them into structured prototypes.

Industry perspective

Gain exposure to real-world applications, trends, and how AI products are built in practice.

The Admission Process

Because each cohort is limited to 15 participants, admission follows a short structured process.

01

Application

Applicants submit a brief form describing their background and motivation for joining the cohort.

02

Evaluation

Applicants complete a short task designed to understand their thinking process and interest in the topic.

03

Mentor Interaction

Shortlisted applicants may have a brief conversation with a mentor to assess fit for the cohort. This process ensures that participants are prepared to engage actively in the program.

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Apply to Join a Cohort

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until seats are filled. If you are interested in learning how intelligent digital products are designed and built, this cohort provides a structured and mentorship-driven path.

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