Design Executive Council Podcast Reclaiming Time, and Elevating Craft: Designing for the Intelligence Era
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Sep 10, 2025 Christina Vallery, Chief Design Officer at The Cigna Group, discusses the expansive impact of AI on design and user experience. She emphasizes that AI isn't just a tool but a catalyst reshaping creativity and human connection. Christina calls for design leaders to adapt and embrace hyper-personalized technology, blending empathy with innovation. She envisions a future where immersive environments redefine technology engagement, urging leaders to harness AI's potential to craft unparalleled experiences and keep pace with evolving consumer expectations.
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Hyper-Personalization As A Game Changer
- Christina Vallery predicts hyper-personalization will be a game changer because devices deliver intensely personal experiences.
- Personalized features will reshape competitive expectations and how consumers receive functions.
From Technical Writer To Designer
- Christina describes her career starting as a technical writer then becoming a designer through collaboration with engineers.
- That personal path shaped her view that design emerged from clarifying technology for people.
Two Parallel AI Paths For Teams
- Christina says teams are exploring AI both to reimagine user experiences and to gain workplace efficiencies.
- She notes expertise is fragmented and everyone is learning quickly amid rapid change.
