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27.1.2026 9:0012:00

The AI-native designer

Level
Beginner
Language
English
Where
Pier 4 hotel
Length
3 hours

Move from sporadic AI experiments to systematic mastery.

Most designers have tried tools like ChatGPT. Few use AI systematically across their workflow. This intensive 3-hour workshop transforms how you work – from research to prototyping.

Course is held in Pier 4 hotel in Helsinki. Lunch after the course with the teacher and other participants is included.

Course is limited to 30 participants.

Who is the course for?

  • UX & Product Designers 
  • Service Designers 
  • Design Leaders

All experience levels welcome – from AI-curious to active experimenters.

What to bring

  • Laptop with internet access
  • Free accounts registered for ChatGPT and Lovable

1. Mastering context

Learn the systematic framework for getting consistently excellent results from any AI tool at any stage of the design process.

2. AI-Powered learning

Transform how you develop skills using AI as a personal mentor and strategic thinking partner.

3. Accelerated research

Accelerate user insight gathering—plan research studies, synthesize findings, and uncover patterns faster than ever.

4. Creative ideation

Generate and iterate on UX and service concepts using AI as your creative catalyst.

5. Rapid prototyping

Draft, visualize, and test design concepts at unprecedented speed across early mockups and interactive prototypes.

Course teacher

Matias Vaara

Independent Strategic Designer
Vaara & co

Matias helps design teams build AI maturity thoughtfully and effectively. Over the past several years, he’s guided design teams at companies like KONE, Siili, Sanoma, and Futurice through their AI adoption journey. He has trained over 1000 designers across 20+ organizations on AI. 

Background: 15 years in design and strategy. Former Design Director at Idean (now part of frog), strategist at N2, and analyst at Facebook (now Meta).

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  • Hands-on practice with real design challenges (not theory)
  • Proven frameworks you’ll use immediately in your work
  • Miro workspace with templates, exercises, and resources
  • Complete workshop materials as PDFs for reference
  • Practical techniques that fit your existing workflow

Register

Normal

Private sector
545 €
Public sector, freelancers
495 €

Want to hear more about this course?

Jani Järvinen

Jani Järvinen

Producer

+358 40 533 8877

jani@grandone.fi

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