1st Edition

The Anticipatory Design Playbook A UX Guide to Design AI-Driven Experiences

By Joana Cerejo Copyright 2026
288 Pages 96 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

288 Pages 96 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

288 Pages 96 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

The Anticipatory Design Playbook is a practical and thought-provoking guide to crafting anticipatory experiences in an age defined by artificial intelligence (AI). Grounded in years of PhD research and real-world design leadership, Joana Cerejo offers a comprehensive framework for designing AI-driven systems that align with user intent, respond to evolving behaviors, and remain transparent,... Read more

Part I                   Setting the Stage

Chapter 1             Foundational Concepts of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

Chapter 2             Key AI Capabilities and Real-world Use Cases

Chapter 3             Seven Fundamental AI Patterns

Chapter 4             ML for Designers: Learning Phases, Key Concepts, and Models

Part II                 Designing Relief

Chapter 5             The Paradox of Choice  in the Digital Era

Chapter 6             Origins of Anticipatory Design

Chapter 7             The Fragile Promise of  Anticipatory Experiences

Chapter 8             Trust Calibration: Balancing Autonomy and Automation

Chapter 9             The Science of Behavior Change

Part III                Anticipatory Design  in Action

Chapter 10           From Theory to Method: Interpreting Anticipatory Design

Chapter 11           Anticipatory Design: Designing for What Comes Next

Chapter 12           Making Sense of AI: Users’ Mental Models and Trust Gaps

Chapter 13           Designing Anticipatory Systems:  A Layered and Temporal Approach

Chapter 14           Designing with Foresight: Future Studies in Anticipatory Design

Part IV                Designing Anticipatory Systems

Chapter 15           How Foresight Integrates with Traditional UX Workflows

Chapter 16           Designing Anticipatory Experiences

Chapter 17           Design Heuristics for Anticipatory Systems: Turning Principles into Practice

Biography

Joana Cerejo, PhD in Digital Media from the University of Porto, with over a decade of experience, is a UX lead and researcher specializing in human-centered AI and anticipatory systems. She was nominated for the 2021 Women in AI Awards by VentureBeat. With a background spanning UX research and strategy, behavioral science, and data-driven design, she helps organizations craft intelligent experiences that prioritize transparency, adaptability, and user autonomy. Since 2012, she has taught at universities and technical schools, mentoring new designers and sharing her knowledge.