AI UX Design Philosophy in Action
““My approach to AI UX design is grounded in traditional Design Thinking methodology, adapted for the unique challenges of government AI automation””
Traditional UX design assumes human users and static interfaces.
But when AI becomes your user's thinking partner, everything changes.
Welcome to Adaptive Intelligence Design (AID) -
the methodology purpose-built for human-AI collaboration.
AI systems aren't just tools - they're interaction partners.
They learn, adapt, and make recommendations.
Traditional UX methodologies weren't designed for this reality.
AID methodology combines proven user-centered design principles
with AI-era velocity and systems thinking, creating interfaces that
amplify expert judgment in mission-critical environments.
The AID Philosophy: Three Evolutionary Principles
Mission Impact First:
Analyze mission value before designing interfacesTraditional UX starts with user needs. AID starts with mission outcomes.
In AI-augmented systems, we must understand not just what users want to do, but what the AI should help them accomplish - and what it absolutely shouldn't.Why This Matters for AI Systems:
AI recommendations carry weight - bad suggestions can derail expert decision-making
Mission-critical environments demand purposeful AI integration,
not feature creepUser trust builds through consistently valuable AI assistance,
not flashy technology
2. Evaluation-Heavy Delivery
80% testing, phased AI deployment, graduated autonomyTraditional development follows the 80/20 rule: 80% building, 20% testing. AI systems demand the inverse. AI fails unpredictably, so we spend 80% of our effort on evaluation.
Our Testing Philosophy:
Phased Deployment: Assistant → Semi-autonomous → Autonomous (only after proven accuracy and trust)
Continuous Validation: Every AI recommendation tested with real users in real scenarios
Human-AI Collaboration Assessment: Beyond "can users complete tasks" to "do users trust, understand, and appropriately rely on AI?"
3. Multi-Agent Orchestration
Coordinated AI teams with clear roles and human touchpoints
AI systems aren't monolithic black boxes. They're teams of specialized agents working together. Like any team, they need clear roles, coordination protocols, and human oversight.Our Orchestration Approach:
Specialized Agents: Data validation, pattern detection, recommendation synthesis - each with defined responsibilities
Human Checkpoints: Clear escalation points where AI defers to human judgment
Transparent Coordination: Users understand which "AI team member" is making each suggestion and why
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AI Partnership: This site demonstrates my approach to AI collaboration—human ideas enhanced by AI capability.
Content and insights: 100% my experience and thinking.
Organization and articulation: Claude AI assistance.
Design mockups: Figma Make.
Imagery: Midjourney.
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