Hasta La Ideas

Whether you love or hate AI-driven generative design, the fact is that it’s here, people are using it, and they’re not going to stop using it. If you’re an industrial designer, it’s probably wise to understand the technology and its implications, and learn how to wield it.

If you’d prefer to be guided through it by a safe set of hands, IDEO is hosting an “AI x Design Thinking Workshop Series” online.

“Join us for our live 3-part AI workshop series and learn how to harness the power of generative AI to enhance your idea generation, research synthesis, and prototyping skills. This practical workshop will help you understand how AI tools work and how to get the most out of them. It’s a safe space for hands-on practice with different tools, techniques, and mindsets for using AI in your design thinking process. With a focus on how to get started using AI to strengthen your design thinking toolkit, you’ll learn how to collaborate with AI to enhance your problem-solving skills and creative thinking.”

Geared towards beginners though it is, the series still aims to teach skills that, the firm says, “you can apply to your work immediately.”

The $250 course starts March 3rd and will consist of three 60-minute live sessions. They’ll provide step-by-step demonstrations, provide a downloadable workshop and most importantly, show you IDEO case studies.

If the schedule doesn’t work for you, they also offer an on-demand, self-paced alternative for $300.

You can learn more about the curriculum and download the syllabus here.