Get Ready to Hack: Product Design Thinking with AI Tools
Embark on a transformative journey through the world of AI-powered product design thinking. This virtual itinerary will equip you with cutting-edge tools and strategies to revolutionize your design process.
Nov 19, 2024 Virtual 11:00am - 5:00pm FREE!!!
Welcome & Introduction
Kickstart your day with an energizing welcome and introduction to our virtual product design thinking workshop. Our expert facilitators will guide you through the day's objectives, ensuring you're primed for an immersive learning experience.
Get ready to explore the intersection of AI and design thinking, unlocking new potentials in your creative process. We'll cover groundbreaking tools, collaborative techniques, and innovative approaches to virtual product development.
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11:00 AM - Welcome
Meet your facilitators and fellow participants in our virtual space.
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11:15 AM - Objectives Overview
Understand the goals and expected outcomes of the workshop.
Tool Demo: mermaid.live with LLMs
Dive into the world of visual communication with mermaid.live, a powerful diagramming and flowchart creation tool. Our expert demonstrators will show you how to harness the power of Large Language Models (LLMs) to supercharge your diagramming process.
Learn to create intricate flowcharts, sequence diagrams, and even Gantt charts with ease. We'll explore how AI can assist in generating complex diagrams from simple text descriptions, saving you time and enhancing your ability to communicate complex ideas visually.
Key Features of mermaid.live
- Intuitive text-to-diagram conversion
- Integration with popular LLMs for AI-assisted diagramming
- Wide range of diagram types including flowcharts, ERDs, and user journey maps
- Real-time collaboration features for team projects
Applications in Design Thinking
- Visualizing user flows and journeys
- Mapping out complex system architectures
- Creating decision trees for product features
- Illustrating team processes and workflows
Q&A Highlights
We'll address common questions about integrating mermaid.live into your design thinking process, tips for maximizing AI assistance, and best practices for creating clear and impactful diagrams.
Tool Demo: bolt.new
Explore bolt.new, an AI-powered platform that enables you to prompt, run, edit, and deploy full-stack web applications directly from your browser, eliminating the need for local setup
Our live demo will showcase bolt.new's intuitive interface and robust feature set, emphasizing its unique capabilities for virtual collaboration. You'll learn how to create dynamic workspaces, manage design assets, and facilitate real-time ideation sessions.
AI-Driven Development:
Utilize natural language prompts to generate code structures, facilitating rapid creation of complex applications.
In-Browser Full-Stack Environment:
Leverage WebContainers technology to write, run, debug, and deploy applications entirely within your browser.
Instant Deployment:
Deploy your applications to platforms like Netlify or Cloudflare with a single click, streamlining the deployment process.
This session will provide insights into how bolt.new can enhance your web development workflow by integrating AI assistance with an in-browser development and deployment pipeline.
Workshop: AI Tools (ChatGPT & Anthropic)
Unlock the potential of AI-powered design thinking with our hands-on workshop featuring ChatGPT and Anthropic's advanced language models. Discover how these cutting-edge AI tools can amplify your creativity, streamline research, and generate innovative product ideas.
Our interactive session will guide you through practical applications of AI in the design process, from initial concept generation to user research synthesis. Learn to craft effective prompts that yield valuable insights and inspire novel solutions to design challenges.
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AI-Assisted Brainstorming
Explore techniques for using AI to generate diverse ideas and overcome creative blocks. Learn how to refine and expand on AI-generated concepts to spark truly innovative solutions.
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Rapid Prototyping with AI
Discover how to leverage AI tools to quickly create and iterate on product descriptions, user stories, and even rough UI concepts. Accelerate your design process with AI-powered rapid prototyping techniques.
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AI-Enhanced User Research
Learn to use AI for synthesizing user feedback, generating persona hypotheses, and identifying emerging trends in your target market. Enhance your user-centered design approach with AI-driven insights.
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Ethical Considerations
Discuss the importance of ethical AI usage in design, including issues of bias, data privacy, and maintaining human creativity. Develop strategies for responsible AI integration in your design workflow.
Hackathon Strategies
Gear up for success in virtual hackathons with our comprehensive strategy session. Learn how to maximize your team's potential, manage time effectively, and create standout projects in high-pressure, time-limited environments.
Our panel of experienced hackathon veterans will share their insights, tips, and best practices for thriving in these intense collaborative events. Discover how to leverage AI tools and rapid prototyping techniques to give your team an edge in any hackathon challenge.
Time Management
Learn techniques for efficient task allocation and time-boxing to ensure your team delivers a complete project within the hackathon timeframe.
Team Dynamics
Explore strategies for effective virtual collaboration, role assignment, and maintaining team morale during intense hackathon sessions.
Rapid Ideation
Discover methods for quick brainstorming and idea validation to identify and focus on the most promising concepts early in the hackathon.
Impactful Presentations
Learn how to create compelling demos and pitches that showcase your project's value and innovation to hackathon judges.
Q&A and Networking Session
Conclude your virtual itinerary with an engaging Q&A and networking session designed to solidify your learning and expand your professional connections. This interactive segment provides the perfect opportunity to clarify any lingering questions and exchange insights with fellow participants and industry experts.
Our facilitators will guide the open Q&A, addressing topics from throughout the day and diving deeper into areas of particular interest to the group. Following the Q&A, you'll have the chance to join themed breakout rooms for focused discussions or one-on-one networking opportunities.
Don't miss this valuable opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, share your experiences, and potentially find your next collaboration partner or mentor in the world of AI-powered product design.
