Post by Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA)

As part of IDC 2026: The Authenticity Project, we asked participating speakers a simple question: What does authenticity mean right now? Jiani Zeng, Co-founder & Chief Product Officer at Butlr, reflected on the growing tension between technology, identity, and humanity: “Maybe authenticity isn’t about exposing everything about ourselves. Maybe it’s about creating systems that leave room for people to remain human, private, and imperfect.” At this year’s International Design Conference, Jiani will present “Designing What AI Sees,” exploring how AI systems can understand human activity without relying on invasive identity tracking, and how to reframe the designer's role in AI. Join us in Pasadena, August 18–21. Registration is now open. https://lnkd.in/ewTZVHUK #IDC2026 #TheAuthenticityProject #IndustrialDesign #AI #HumanCenteredDesign #DesignConference #Pasadena #California