Will AI Replace UX Designers? The Human Side of Design, Leadership & Community: Lee Jeffery

<p>Will AI replace UX designers? Or is the real challenge learning how to use AI without losing the human thinking that makes great products?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the Everyday Agile Podcast, Jac is joined by Lee Jeffery, Design Lead, qualified Level 5 Coach and founder of NATA, a Manchester-based design and professional community.</p><p><br></p><p>Lee shares his experience navigating the changing world of UX and product design, leading teams through AI adoption, and building communities that help people learn, connect and grow.</p><p><br></p><p>We explore why AI-generated prototypes shouldn&#39;t automatically become the solution, how designers can maintain human-centred thinking, and why organisations need to create the right environment for experimentation.</p><p><br></p><p>We also get into the power of communities of practice, authentic leadership, coaching, and what it takes to build a thriving professional community.</p><p><br></p><p>▶︎In this episode:</p><p><br></p><p>* Is AI going to replace UX designers?</p><p>* How AI is changing product design and design workflows</p><p>* Why AI-generated prototypes still need to be challenged</p><p>* Keeping user needs at the centre of product development</p><p>* Design operations and scaling AI adoption</p><p>* Moving from designer to design leader</p><p>* Building communities of practice that people actually want to join</p><p>* Coaching, active listening and better one-to-ones</p><p>* How professional communities support career development</p><p>* Lessons from building NATA and organising a community conference</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> ▶︎Find out more:</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-jeffery/</p><p>https://www.natter.community/</p><p><br></p><p> ▶︎Tickets for Not Another Agile Conference (22 April 2027, Chester Zoo) are on sale now: </p><p>https://www.tickettailor.com/events/notanotheragileconference/2178867</p><p><br></p><p>▶︎Our Newsletter:</p><p>https://substack.com/@betweenthestandups</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a comment and share it with someone navigating the changing world of product and design.</p><p><br></p><p> ▶︎Chapters</p><p>00:00 Welcome Lee Jeffery: Design Leadership &amp; NATA Community</p><p>01:57 From Web Developer to Design Leader</p><p>03:30 How Communities Shape Design Teams</p><p>04:32 Human-Centred Leadership &amp; Managing Different People</p><p>06:04 Will AI Replace UX Designers?</p><p>06:42 How AI Is Changing the Design Prof