Lisanne Buik
Lisanne Buik is a futurist, designer, and PhD researcher working at the intersection of ecology, design and technology. She is the creator of the Gracious AI philosophy, a framework for guiding the development and implementation of AI systems that are aligned with both human and ecological values.
As a former tech entrepreneur and now a sought-after speaker, she helps organizations and audiences reimagine the role of emerging technologies in shaping more equitable and life-centered futures. Through her ongoing project Gracious AI Radio, she shares frameworks and case studies that move AI ethics beyond theory, into design, leadership, and culture.
Designing with Intelligence — Ethics for Agentic Systems
August 27 – 9:40 AM
As intelligent agents enter the frontend layer of our tools, websites, and workflows, designers and developers find themselves facing more than technical decisions. They’re making ethical decisions that shape autonomy, attention, and trust.
In this talk, Lisanne invites you to explore what it means to design with intelligence (😏), especially when that intelligence starts to act on its own. Through the lens of agentic AI, we’ll examine how subtle interface decisions carry ethical weight, whether it’s a layout suggestion offered by an AI or a proactive assistant rewriting content before a user even asks.
Using Lisanne’s GRACE framework we’ll unpack how to work with agentic systems in ways that uphold human dignity and systemic integrity. You’ll leave with both philosophical and practical insights, case studies, and ethical design tools that move beyond compliance into a space where AI becomes a gracious collaborator in building more regenerative digital experiences.
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