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
How You’ll Improve as a Designer
Work faster without compromising quality
Complete research synthesis that used to take days. Generate more concept variations during ideation. Prototype interactive experiences significantly faster.
Uncover deeper insights
Identify patterns across user research more systematically. Ask better research questions. Surface insights that manual analysis might miss.
Stronger creative output
Use AI as an ideation partner to break through creative blocks. Explore more directions before committing. Maintain your design judgment while leveraging AI capability.
Develop sound AI judgment
Understand when to use AI – and when not to. Know which tasks benefit from AI assistance versus human expertise. Recognize and avoid generic outputs.
Build systematic capability
Move from scattered experiments to integrated workflows. Develop repeatable processes you can build on. Create patterns you can share with your team.
Course content
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
Matias Vaara is the founder of Vaara & Co. He helps design teams become AI-native through practical training and advisory. He has trained over 1,200 designers on AI from companies like Reaktor, Futurice, and RELEX Solutions.
Matias has more than 17 years of experience in design and strategy, with past roles at Idean, N2, and Facebook (Meta). He also designs AI-native products, bringing hands-on experience with current tools into his training.
LinkedIn WebsiteWhat you’ll take away
- 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
This course has already been held
Most of our courses are held again later. Have a look at what is coming up, or let us know you are interested and we will be in touch.
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