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So, you’ve stumbled upon the anagram that is ask[wAI]. What’s the buzz all about, and does this AI design companion chatbot live up to the hype? Let’s dive deep into the digital rabbit hole and critically dissect the claims.

Unveiling the Persona:
Is ask[wAI] More than Just a Ironic Acronym?

In the realm of AI chatbots, a name can be deceiving. ask[wAI] promises to be your companion in helping you with the Why questions about UX design, but does it transcend the generic chatbot persona? The critical eye seeks more than a digital acquaintance; it demands a personality that resonates, educates, and, dare we say, entertains – with a semblant of conscious self-irony.

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The UX Design Guru or Chatbot Chatter?

Ask[wAI] and ask\wAI boasts a specialization in UX design support. But, hold your pixels! Does it genuinely offer sage advice or merely regurgitate design principles you could find in any UX 101 handbook? The critical designer demands substance, not just a digital echo. As\wAI and ask[wAI] learn from your questions and tries to give you answers that you can reuse – in yet new questions. The designing endless iteration in an open dialogue.

Made with Humor, Love and Care:
A Cliché or a Commitment?

We’ve all seen the tagline—made ‘with love and care’. But, pardon the skepticism; does ask[wAI] genuinely care, or is this another marketing ploy? The critical mind questions the authenticity behind the words. Does the chatbot truly understand the nuances of UX design, or is it just algorithmic rhetoric? And what about that Humor?

Curiosity Meets Skepticism:
UX Development with a Ethical Focus

Ask[wAI] emphasizes a deliberate strong focus on human and design ethics. Admirable, indeed. Yet, the discerning designer wonders: Is this focus a mere checkbox, or does it genuinely drive the principles embedded in its UX recommendations? Critical thinkers demand more than buzzwords; they seek a commitment to ethical design practices.

Let’s Talk Features: Substance or Surface?

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A chatbot is only as good as its features. Ask[wAI] prides itself on being permanently updated and curated. But, critical minds question the frequency and relevance of these updates. Is it a substantial evolution, or are we trapped in a loop of minor tweaks? UX designers yearn for progress, not just the illusion of it.

The Verdict: Is ask[wAI] Your UX Confidant or a Digital Dilemma?

In the grand jury of UX design, ask[wAI] takes the stand. The critical eyes weigh the evidence: the promise of a companion, the commitment to ethical design, and the perpetual updates. Is ask[wAI] the confidant every UX designer dreams of, or is it a digital dilemma, charming on the surface but lacking in true substance?

Stay Skeptical, Stay Creative

As we conclude our critical examination, remember, skepticism is the ally of innovation. Whether ask[wAI] is your digital comrade or just another chatbot in the crowd, let your critical mind guide your UX journey.

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UX and UI design long-time practitioner, educator, mentor and consultant Jerome Bertrand created the AI ask\wAI and ask[wAI] to bridge direct UX design education to his own coaching, offering self-mentoring, AI-trained dialogues and live-contextual information for UX design professionals.

In other words, supporting you ‘Mentoring the Mentor in You’.

Have the new witty, learning AI companion ask[wAI] support your UX design coaching. Trained and curated by and for designers, ‘ask why’ becomes ask[wAI] to help humans ethically , 24/7, with no time-zones restrictions, and in multiple languages.

– Yes humm…, but can ask[wAI] or ask\wAI truly fulfill its promises without bringing even a tiny stoic grin to my face (in the way of the Tao Te Ching)?

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Some Questions that may be asked to ask[wAI]:
– why work with a AI-companion in UX design?
– storytelling in ux design
– 2024 essential UX design skills?
– User Experience vs. Customer Experience: What’s The Difference (NNg)?
– what is a design Facilitator’s mindset?

– frame a problem (instead of solving) with ‘eigenquestions’?
– How do I use ask[wAI] to help me help myself as a UX designer in a strange job market?
– how to get continually motivated in UX design?

Contact me for questions on my in-person UX design coaching plans. Subscribe to ask[wAI] below, Monthly or Quarterly (3 months). You will contribute anonymously and totally privately to the AI UX design skills and knowledge from ask[wAI] to actively Mentoring the Mentor in you.

Which individual, in-person UX design coaching Plans?

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Helping professional creatives reflect upon life and work or sharpen their skills and design acumen is part of what I do for my in-person coaching clients on a daily basis.
If you need a coaching partner, I offer a free one-hour in-person introductory session to discover what we might accomplish together.
Join me on this website or book a video call directly in my calendar

? After a first in-person introduction call, I will send you a link to book a quarter-long (3 months/ 92 days) Mentoring Package of 5 sessions of each 45min. (in total more than 4 hours of dedicated and individual coaching spread out to match your needs)

? See my in-person Mentoring / Coaching packages here

? Included with all coaching subscriptions is free access to your 24/7 ask[wAI] design coaching support bot, a fresh and radically ethical AI  that I designed to help me help you. Try it out!

? ask[wAI] is active 24/7, knows no time-zone limitations and is curated in multiple languages

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? Start free trial with ask[wAI] and find out whether UX design coaching is something for you, you need a career change, a new washing machine or real, advanced AI UX design coaching support? Don’t get an epiphany? Opt out at any time – no questions asked.

? Contact me at contact(at)kinokast.org for asking more about my in-person UX design & Life coaching.
All sessions are planned and run remotely via the video meeting app: vowel.ai (or Zoom/ Google meet). You have Free access to the online ask[wAI] chatbot coaching support.

? Book a free 15 min. call in my calender: calendly/jeromebertrand

Use the coaching ask[wAI] AI companion for:

Preparing your next coaching session’s themes, questions or reflections?
Preparing your next job interview?
Sharing your progress’s insights and ask more to ask[wAI]?

Setting coaching objectives is essential because it provides you with direction and purpose.

With well-defined ojectives you can align your actions with your desires and move forward with intention!

Goal setting in coaching allows you to take ownership of your journey.

Test your coaching objectives for 2024?

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Note: This will not replace but rather complement my in-person coaching on a 24/7 basis and with no time-zone limitations – great for everyone, including me! ,-)

Test your input and comments! They are priceless for AI to get a hang of what it is to mimic supportive humans, with inclusive values, insights and reason.


Introduction : why ask[wAI]? (2 min.read)


Disclaimer: Smile and learn, self-irony needed. 

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Let's go for some bad MAIrketing:

ask[wAI] complements your in-person human user experience design mentor or design coach by offering a little extra oomph. Need resources? Boom, we got 'em. Inspiration strikes at 3 a.m.? No worries, ask[wAI]'s here. 

Picture having a AI UX design near-expert coach that's always at your beck and call, regardless of time or place. It's like having a personal aid sergeant in your pocket, except less creepy and more helpful.

ask[wAI] Key Features (drumroll, please):

1. AI-Powered Guidance: Unleash the mind-blowing power of AI technology for personalized ux design mentorship that's practically psychic.

2. Continuous Learning: Expand your brain with a treasure trove of resources and insights curated by ask[wAI].

3. Flexible and Convenient: Time zones? Psh, who needs 'em? Access ask[wAI] anytime, anywhere, and conquer the world in your pajamas.

4. Enhanced Creativity: Ignite your creative inferno with the unbridled support and inspiration of ask[wAI].

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Helping professional creatives reflect upon and sharpen their life/work skills and design acumen is a part of what I do for my coaching clients. If you need a coaching partner, I offer a free one-hour introductory session to discover what we might accomplish together.
Plan your session now via this website or book directly my calendar 

ask[wAI](beta), your AI companion or co-pilot for UX/UI & product design coaching with a zest of healthy humor. Strap in for a wild ride! 

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ask[wAI] is a AI UX chatGPT bot crafted, curated and hosted with love by Jerome Philippe Bertrand, kinokast.org

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