On my way back from UX Brighton after a day of learning and researching into the UX sector. Here were a few of my highlights: Avinash Mair's discussion showed us how UX and economics are intrinsically connected ideas, with UX used to communicate intangible but important economic concepts such as supply and demand. His focus on systems mapping was one that we could all take on in how we approach our work - by mapping out what we do and the ripple effects that this can create, we might find that these side effects could offer new business opportunities. As past art historian I loved Sharon Webster's framing of the Arts and Crafts movement to discuss how we might speak to the changes with happening with the growth and adoption of AI. Lastly, as someone exploring UX and product manager roles, its easy to get swept up in the doom and question whether this is the path you want to follow, but James Lang's reflections on hopeful futures was just that, hopeful and grounding, and a helpful reminder that cuts through the doom-like rhetoric that feels to be covering LinkedIn these days. Thanks UX Brighton and to the organisers for an excellent conference!