Project - Enabling AI tooling for designers with AI UX Essentials
AI UX Essentials
Project Description
A web-based self-service platform that scaled AI enablement across a 250+ person enterprise design organization. It turned hands-on setup sessions and a command-line tool into an intuitive, step-by-step visual experience anyone could self-serve.
Employer
Cisco
Industry
Enterprise Design / Developer Tooling
Project Type
Self-Service Platform
Duration
2 months
The Problem to Solve
A CLI tool proved the AI tech stack worked, but couldn't scale to the whole org:
Enablement bottlenecked on live, hands-on setup sessions.
A command-line flow that wasn't suited for non-technical designers, researchers, and leaders.
No repeatable path to reach users outside of the initial hands-on rollout.
How We Tackled the Problem
Discovery & Research
Drew on the initial CLI rollout to map every setup step, failure point, and place non-technical users got stuck.
Strategic Planning
Set the technical direction for a self-service platform delivering the same AI stack as a guided visual flow — no terminal required.
Design & Development
Designed and built a browser-based wizard walking anyone through credentials, AI tooling, IDE setup, and project scaffolding, with clear states and cross-platform support.
Launch & Support
Shipped a one-command, always-up-to-date install so the whole org stays current automatically.
The Solution
A guided browser-based wizard replacing hands-on sessions and the CLI.
The full AI prototyping stack configured automatically. Model access, tooling, and IDE integration.
Org-wide scale with auto-updating distribution across macOS, Linux, and Windows.
Impact & Outcomes
Scaled AI enablement to a 250+ person design org, enabling designer, research, operations, and leadership
Shifted onboarding from live sessions to self-service, freeing the program from manual setup.
Made AI prototyping accessible to non-technical users through a visual, step-by-step experience.
Built rapidly as a self-directed initiative — from concept to org-wide rollout without a dedicated team.