UX Western Visayas

28/09/2026

AI can make almost anything now. So what’s left for UX Designers? 🤔

Last September 6, our volunteers, Keane Dalisay and Marie P. Reyes, went to UX+AI 2026 to get answers.

Here is what they found:

📌 Speed is cheap. Judgment is everything.

AI makes creation fast and accessible, but cheaper creation also means bad ideas can be produced faster. The real advantage isn't how fast you build; it's knowing what to build and standardizing outcomes, not processes. (Albert Padin)

📌 AI isn’t changing the tools; it’s changing what’s expected of designers.

Designers are facing new anxieties: from commoditization of craft to losing human provenance in automated workflows. To adapt, designers must reclaim their seat at the table and advocate for their worth as AI reshapes organizational expectations. (Pia Besmonte & Xinni Chng)

📌 Skipping mistakes can hurt your craft.

AI tools allow us to bypass early design friction. But making mistakes is how designers build intuition, master foundations, and refine human judgment. (Pia Besmonte & Bianca Jimenez Wen)

📌 AI is only as good as what you feed it.

Whether building legal tech architectures or scalable design systems, AI models depend entirely on context, sanitization, and data quality. Garbage in, garbage out. (Beato Bongco & Jason Chan)

📌 Use your work as a practice ground.

Mastering design in the age of AI means learning through making, reframing concepts for new contexts, and making your direction visible. Don't be afraid to cross boundaries, post your work, and invite collaboration to grow your career. (Dan Cariño)

📌 The designer's role is shifting from ex*****on to strategy.

Prototyping and wireframing are automated. Today, designers must work more closely with engineering, shape product strategy, and advocate for human connection. (Xinni Chng)

📌 Build for usefulness, not for the AI hype.

Don't add AI features just because you can. Focus on solving real user problems and building tools with empathy. (Bryl Lim)

📌 A design system isn't a luxury; it's your foundation.

Systems and data are the substrate. A design system is the foundation, not a nice-to-have, and whatever AI generates on top of it still needs a human to judge. (Jason Chan)

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The advantage isn’t speed anymore. It’s knowing where to go.

💬 Which takeaway resonates with you the most? Swipe through the carousel slides to read key quotes and insights!

27/09/2026

Thank you so much, WordPress Iloilo, for letting us facilitate our icebreaker with Nothing to Lose! 💜

25/09/2026

Before we wrap up WCPH 2026, let's warm up first! 🎮

Hey, WordPress Iloilo! Before we dive into "That's a Wrap! WCPH 2026 Recap," we're starting with a quick Kahoot-style warm-up game — grab your phones and join in.

This round is powered by Nothing To Lose (nothingtolose.live), a tech-powered experience, so expect a smooth and enjoyable game before we get into the recap and volunteer stories.

📅 Saturday, September 26 | 3:00–5:00 PM
📍 LS Training Center, R. Mapa St., Iloilo City

See you there!

24/09/2026

Getting ready for 𝑼𝑿𝑩 𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝑷𝒂𝒓𝒕 5? 🚀

To make the most out of our 𝑾𝒆𝒃 𝑫𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒔𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒐𝒏, make sure to bring these essentials with you:

• 𝑳𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒐𝒑 & 𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒈𝒆𝒓 (with Figma ready)
• 𝑷𝒆𝒏/𝑷𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒍 (for quick sketches and brain-dumping ideas)

👉 Haven't registered yet? Register here: https://luma.com/dvtt1lz1

Don't forget to tag a friend who needs a reminder! 🎨💻

18/09/2026

Good evening & Happy Friday gang!

We invite you to join this coming WordPress Iloilo Meetup this Sep 26 since we'll be hanging out here as well and if you want to talk about anything UX-related.

Link to the event: https://www.meetup.com/wordpress-iloilo/events/316550289/?eventOrigin=group_upcoming_events

may be over, but we’re not done yet.

Join us on September 26 to look back, share your favorite stories, and celebrate the people and moments that made 2026 so special.

Come hang out with the community again.

📍 LS Training Center, Iloilo City
⏰ 3 PM to 5 PM

https://meetu.ps/e/Qhhpy/zBHpd/i

17/09/2026

Now that's awesome! 🎉

Thank you very much, Augustinian Developer Society - University of San Agustin, for inviting us to talk and participate in your activity.

Kita-ay kita sa sunod nga tion!

14/09/2026

Join us, ka-Augustinians, on September 16 at 1 PM and understand how bad design is created and why, starting with Kyne Andrew, our very own community lead!

14/09/2026

Thanks, I Love It! 💛

PS. Catch us, Ka-Augustinians, on September 16 at 1 PM in the CADD 1 Room, Computer Laboratory, at the College of Technology Building within the University of San Agustin!

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙨, 𝙄 𝙃𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙄𝙩. 𝘽𝙪𝙩 𝙒𝙖𝙞𝙩… 𝙒𝙝𝙤’𝙨 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙐𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙠𝙚 𝙄𝙩 𝘽𝙚𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙧? 👀

We’re excited to welcome our amazing Community Partners for “Thanks, I Hate It”: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Graphic Design!

A big shoutout to UX Western Visayas and Atelier Council for joining us and supporting this creative learning experience. With their help, we’re bringing students a space to explore design, exchange ideas, and see how a little critique can turn a “bad” design into something much better.

Get ready to spot the problems, rethink the choices, and turn “Thanks, I hate it” into “Okay… I actually like this.”

When: September 16, 2026 | 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Where: CADD 1, University of San Agustin
Who: Students from any program

🔗 Register here: https://luma.com/8wc9uzae

See you there, and let’s make bad design a little less bad.

06/09/2026