Conference Agenda

Being able to quickly produce visuals of design ideas/concepts is an essential aspect of the product design process. This workshop will introduce participants to an innovative AI tool that is revolutionizing the way designers generate high-quality images using their own sketches as input. The workshop will offer a unique opportunity for conference attendees to explore the potential of AI in product design and gain practical skills. It will provide participants with not only an opportunity to expand their knowledge and skill set, but also to engage with the ongoing conversation around the rise of AI technology, and its integration in design education.

Participants will:

Learn about the capabilities of Vizcom and its potential to enhance the design process.

Explore different scenarios in which the tool can be applied and how (i.e., how to use it in combination with other tools/methods).

Learn how to use Vizcom. Participants will try the tool and will learn about the different commands, options and procedures.

Discuss potential workflows integrating the tool into the design process. The intention is that participants reflect on their own teaching practice, and envision how Vizcom could be integrated into coursework design projects.

The workshop should be attractive to many conference attendees, particularly as it is directly related to the overall theme of the conference (addressing the intersection of AI and traditional design practices). Attendees will not only gain insight about state-of-the-art developments in the field, but about their potential to enhance the design projects they develop for their students. Moreover, the workshop will offer an opportunity to interact and share experiences and knowledge with other participants with similar interests.

The knowledge from this workshop should empowering participants with new tools and techniques to enhance their creativity and teaching practice, foster collaboration and exchange of ideas, and encourage the community to go beyond the boundaries of traditional design practices.