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Ziyuan "Zoey" Zhu        

Designer & Creative Technologist at IDEO

Ziyuan Zhu is an award-winning creative technologist and designer at the intersection of design and emerging technology. At IDEO, a global design company committed to fostering social impact with human-centric design, she helps teams tangibly explore the future of product experience with emerging technologies, including generative AI, data visualization, and spatial computing.

She was invited to give keynotes at the SXSW, iF Design Trend Conference, Podim, SF Design Week, MIT Museum, International Design Conference(IDC), Design Museum Week, NY Climate Week, etc. Ziyuan is also an affiliate researcher at MIT, leading research on integrating technology into climate education. With an academic background in architecture, product design, and computer science at MIT, she thrives on experimenting with various mediums to push the boundaries of design.

Speech Topics

Humanizing AI in Design

As generative AI emerges in the zeitgeist, the way we design is dramatically being challenged. Zhu invites you to explore how we can incorporate AI into our design process not just as a tool but as a collaborator to create products and experiences that resonate with users. By delving into AI capabilities, limitations, and ethical considerations, we will challenge ourselves to rethink our approach to AI in design and ensure that technology serves humanity, not the other way around.

Future of Creative Possibility: Unlocking Potential in the Age of AI

Join Zhu as she explores how we can unleash our creative potential amidst the evolving landscape of technology. Zhu will share insights from her diverse creative practice, both within and beyond her professional work. From developing collaborative AI tools to crafting immersive experiences for music festivals attended by millions, Zhu's journey highlights the transformative power of integrating technology into design and craft.

The Way of "Anti-Disciplinary"

With an interdisciplinary background in architecture, computer science, and sustainability, Zhu will share her stories and experiences working as a creative technologist at IDEO, one of the most creative working places, and a technology lead researcher at MIT, and how you could create your own cross-disciplinary paths.

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