AI for UX Designers
AI is rapidly changing UX and product design. I've been playing with tons of new tools to cut through the hype and see what actually delivers. This workshop is your backstage pass to everything I've discovered so far.
What to Expect
Over the past several months, I’ve been using AI tools in my own UX and Product Design process. I’ve tried Bolt, Cursor, Windsurf, ChatGPT, Perplexity, Claude Desktop, Claude Code, and more (but I’m mostly in Claude Code these days). In this session I’ll walk through the tips and tactics that have worked for me and share where I’ve hit friction, especially around prototyping and early-stage ideation. Think of it as a guided show-and-tell: informal, practical, and focused on real-world workflows.
If you’re curious to try things out yourself feel free to bring your laptop (you might also find it handy to get a nice close look at the screenshare that I’ll have running via Google Meet). Otherwise, you can simply follow along on the big screen. You’ll be able to ask questions, dig into the tools, and explore ideas together with the group.
Who Should Attend
UX designers, product managers, and anyone curious about bringing AI into their creative and strategic workflow. No technical background required.
Reserve your spot because space is limited and my last session sold out
Details
Date: Tuesday, Aug 26, 2025
Time: 5:00pm – 8:00pm (includes a little time for mingling before and after the real session starts - we’ll start the presentation at 5:20pm)
Location: Northeastern University - Vancouver
Cost: $50 per person
Food: Yup. Light snacks will be provided
About the presenter (me!):
Jerome Valdez is a seasoned UX design leader with over 20 years of industry experience and over 10 years of academic instruction (2009-2020), uniquely positioned at the intersection of cutting-edge technology practice and design education. Currently serving as Head of Product Design at Plotly, a leading data visualization and analytics company, Jerome combines extensive hands-on industry expertise with a proven track record of making complex design concepts accessible to learners and professionals alike.
His career spans the evolution of digital design from early web development to current AI-enhanced UX workflows, providing him with both historical perspective and forward-thinking innovation. Jerome's experience combining industry practice with university instruction creates a rare combination of real-world application and pedagogical expertise that makes him exceptionally qualified for workshop instruction and professional development roles.