Beyond the Hype: How I'm Actually Integrating AI into My Work and Life

I’ve been thinking a lot about transformation lately. How we adapt to technological shifts that fundamentally alter not just our work, but who we are as professionals. There's something deeply personal about the current AI moment that reminds me of another inflection point in my career, one that shaped how I approach change itself. Let's go beyond the and talk about how I'm actually integrating AI into my work and personal life.

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Ben Hernandez
Core Values: 2025 Edition

Throughout my career as a designer, product manager, and leader, I’ve grounded my work in four core values: Innovation, Investing in Relationships, Great (Not Perfect), and Working Hard. These values aren’t just aspirational—they’re the lens through which I approach challenges, build teams, and drive meaningful outcomes.

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LeadershipBen Hernandez
CARMEL UX

Over the years, while building out teams and developing standards that help my designers collaborate with folks from several different backgrounds, it became clear that one very important factor was always up for debate: what “good design” actually was for our organization…

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UX, DesignBen Hernandez
Authentic Productivity

There was a time when I was deeply mired in the world of producing work. I have always taken pride in being a skilled and thorough tactician. During this time, I had a narrow focus where all that mattered to me was meeting expectations and trying to please everyone who…

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Ben Hernandez