How AI Can Transform Undesirable Tasks
Debra John — June 25, 2025 — About
Subverting expectations is a powerful design principle—and when paired with AI, it can turn tedious tasks into surprisingly enjoyable experiences. Instead of avoiding things like trip planning or note-taking, AI invites us to engage with them differently through the lens of redirection.
Take Mindtrip, for example: rather than wrestling with endless tabs and itineraries, the AI app creates personalized travel suggestions based on your preferences and location—turning planning into effortless exploration. Similarly, Snipped streamlines content consumption by summarizing lengthy podcasts and videos, letting you absorb the key takeaways in minutes, not hours.
Even party planning gets a playful upgrade with Partyful, an AI tool that transforms logistics into fun, interactive prompts—proving that even mundane moments can spark creativity.
As Courtney Schaff emphasized during her keynote at Trend Hunter’s Future Festival, a trend forecasting conference, redirection is about reimagining experiences, not removing them.
Want to see this thinking in action? Join us at the Future Festival 2025 World Summit in Toronto and experience the future of innovation firsthand and register today!
Take Mindtrip, for example: rather than wrestling with endless tabs and itineraries, the AI app creates personalized travel suggestions based on your preferences and location—turning planning into effortless exploration. Similarly, Snipped streamlines content consumption by summarizing lengthy podcasts and videos, letting you absorb the key takeaways in minutes, not hours.
Even party planning gets a playful upgrade with Partyful, an AI tool that transforms logistics into fun, interactive prompts—proving that even mundane moments can spark creativity.
As Courtney Schaff emphasized during her keynote at Trend Hunter’s Future Festival, a trend forecasting conference, redirection is about reimagining experiences, not removing them.
Want to see this thinking in action? Join us at the Future Festival 2025 World Summit in Toronto and experience the future of innovation firsthand and register today!
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