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Hope in the Age of AI: How Your Design System Just Might Save You
Tue, Apr 28, 4:30 PM**UX Hub** is thrilled to welcome you to an event hosted by [Docplanner](https://www.docplanner.com) at their beautiful office in Poblenou, in the heart of Barcelona's innovation district. **Hope in the Age of AI: How Your Design System Just Might Save You** As AI accelerates the pace of production, the fear of being "out-paced" is real. But designers already hold the key to the future: the Design System. Far from just a library of components, a robust Design System sits at the critical intersection of design and code—the exact language AI speaks. In this talk, we’ll explore why the foundations you’ve already built are the ultimate launchpad for AI-driven scale and speed. Learn how to pivot your design system from a static resource into an automated engine, ensuring that as we scale at the speed of light, Design remains the pilot, not just a passenger. **Speaker** [Nikki Plyem](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikkiplyem/) is Design Manager of Product Platform at Docplanner. With over 15 years in the design industry, Nikki leads the design in the Product Platform team at Docplanner, where she focuses on building the systems and services that allow design to scale globally. Her career spans award-winning agencies and high-growth Fintech, but her unique approach to design systems is rooted in her earlier life in New York City. Before pivoting to design, Nikki spent years as a professional improviser with a background in Theater and Sociology—disciplines that taught her how to navigate complex human systems and collaborate in real-time. **Hosts** This event is hosted by [Docplanner](https://www.docplanner.com), a global healthcare platform focused on making access to care simpler, from discovery to booking. They design tools for both patients and clinics, shaping how millions of people experience healthcare every day. **Location:** Docplanner, Omron Europe, [Carrer de Josep Pla, 2, Sant Martí, 08019 Barcelona](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x12a4a35a284a30e3:0xffdc5d7e01ee12a?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) **To join us, just:** ✅ RSVP here on Meetup ✅ Answer [this form](https://48db4b2d.sibforms.com/serve/MUIFALfB0bn_p1G9zS7yYICl8fr4aT-cjBYl7Ow1DKvi6gv1FzDSE3Dt9fmIH5k78PONlJNEn2S6UnpOuo_VNIeUd69dkI5RJ0kaw7TjtxPjtwYy8KKc80BkMTozTqyRXiKCcXK9G8y-NccOB4S1Ci0SPkuWLJ5BCVWC80yGZ9bhinpCpoBKNV5cyovr3wH4BWM1_lNTf8IsVTvO) **What’s Happening?** * Keynote Talk: Nikki Plyem * Hope in the Age of AI: How Your Design System Just Might Save You * Hosts: Docplanner * Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered * Community Networking: Connect with fellow designers, AI specialists, and UX thinkers **Details:** **🗓️ Date**: Tuesday, April 28, 2026 **⏰ Time:** 18:30–21:30 📍 **Location:** Omron Europe, [Carrer de Josep Pla, 2, Sant Martí, 08019 Barcelona](https://www.google.com/maps/place//data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x12a4a35a284a30e3:0xffdc5d7e01ee12a?sa=X&ved=1t:8290&ictx=111) **Why You’ll Love It:** A discussion about hope for the future of AI and UX. **Agenda:** **18:30 – Door Opens** **19:00 – Introduction** **19:15–20:00 – Talk & Q&A** **20:00–21:30 – Socialization & Fun!** **Educational partner:** [Interaction Design Foundation](https://www.interaction-design.org/turn-passion-into-paycheck?ep=ux-salon-bcn) [Uxcel](https://uxcel.com/) **P.S.** Please make sure to show up on time. **If we reach full capacity, we'll not be able to let you in**, even if you have a ticket!
Taller gratuito de crecimiento personal en grupo + desayuno
Sun, Apr 26, 9:00 AM🌿 Este domingo tienes un plan diferente para parar un poco… y charlar de cosas que de verdad importan **Cada mes organizo encuentros de crecimiento personal.** Saco el desarrollo personal de los lugares "especiales" o de las salas de terapia. Y lo traigo a lo cotidiano, al día a día. **Es un espacio cercano, distendido, donde puedes venir tal y como estás.** **Sin postureo. Sin presión.** Hacemos dinámicas sencillas, compartimos, nos reímos… y poco a poco van saliendo conversaciones interesantes, de las que normalmente no tienes en el día a día. Es una forma muy bonita de conocer gente nueva, con inquietudes parecidas. Se suelen crear amistades y contactos de forma muy orgánica.🌱 **Y sí, hay desayuno ☕🥐** Porque todo se siente mejor con un café de por medio. **Vente y pasa una mañana distinta.** **Conectando contigo y con los otros :)**
Branding in UX/UI. Designing digital experiences from brand to behavior.
Tue, Apr 28, 12:00 PMA hands-on workshop on how to translate brand strategy and identity into coherent, meaningful UX/UI design decisions. This workshop explores how branding and UX/UI intersect, and how designers can move beyond aesthetics to create digital experiences that feel coherent, intentional, and emotionally aligned with a brand. Rather than treating branding as a visual layer added at the end, the session reframes it as a decision-making system that shapes how interfaces look, behave, and communicate. Students will learn how brand values, personality, and tone influence visual choices, interaction patterns, and microcopy, and how to apply this thinking in real UX/UI projects. The workshop combines a concise theoretical foundation with practical exercises, helping students develop a clear mental model they can reuse in future projects. **Who will benefit from this masterclass:** * UX/UI students * Designers who struggle to connect branding with interface design * Anyone who wants their digital work to feel less generic and more intentional **Key topics:** * Why “good-looking” interfaces often feel generic * How branding actually works in digital products * The hidden role of emotion in UX/UI design * A practical framework to design consistent, on-brand interfaces * Turning abstract brand ideas into concrete UI decisions * Avoiding common UX mistakes caused by over-styling or under-branding * Designing digital products that feel intentional, not assembled By the end of the workshop, you will have a stronger foundation for designing digital products that are not only usable, but also expressive, consistent, and meaningful. **What to Prepare / Bring** * A laptop * Access to Figma (or similar design tool) * Basic UX/UI knowledge * No prior branding knowledge required. **Your instructor:** **Ivi Monteys** **Brand Strategist at PÁNICO ESTUDIO** I’m a branding and visual designer working at the intersection of strategy, identity, and digital design. My work focuses on helping brands translate their core values and personality into clear, coherent visual systems and digital experiences. I work with global projects, companies, and organizations on branding, web design, and digital identity, with a strong emphasis on clarity, consistency, and emotional coherence. My approach is pragmatic: reducing complexity, cutting noise, and turning abstract ideas into concrete design decisions. This workshop reflects how I approach real projects bridging branding and UX/UI through behavior, intention, and design logic rather than trends or decoration.
Product Design & AI Networking Event
Wed, Apr 22, 5:00 PM**Join Us for a Product Design Networking Meetup at Barcelona!** Are you passionate about product design? Looking to connect with fellow designers, share ideas, and showcase your latest work? Then this is the event for you! Enjoy a relaxed evening of networking with some minds in the industry while sipping on craft beers from Brewdog. Whether you're an experienced product or design person or just getting started, this is a great opportunity to exchange ideas, find inspiration, and build valuable connections. Come prepared to share! Join our WhatsApp Group at: [https://chat.whatsapp.com/LwFwk4uQTLw526t9mNdMtG](https://chat.whatsapp.com/LwFwk4uQTLw526t9mNdMtG)
For Designers, Researchers Networking Event
Wed, Apr 22, 5:00 PMJoin us monthly for a creative gathering of designers, design researchers, and AI innovators. This networking event unites professionals passionate about user experience, design methodologies, research insights, and AI-powered design tools to share knowledge, exchange perspectives, and build meaningful connections. Our collaborative atmosphere offers an ideal space to discuss design challenges, explore research methodologies, and discover how AI is transforming the design landscape. Whether you're looking to expand your professional circle, gain insights on emerging design practices, or explore the intersection of human-centered design and artificial intelligence, this monthly meetup is your creative hub. Expect inspiring conversations, practical insights, and opportunities to connect with fellow design professionals who are pushing boundaries and redefining what's possible through thoughtful design, rigorous research, and innovative AI applications.
Going Spatial - Extending Reality sponsored by L+R & Talent Garden
Thu, Apr 30, 4:30 PMWe're back again with another awesome Swift Barcelona event—this time in **Talent Garden,** where we will focus on augmented experiences with **visionOS** and **Meta AI Glasses.** **Juan Moya: Why Spatial UX Remains Deeply Human** AI can help us make XR apps functional and faster than ever —but it’s human perception and empathy that can make them memorable and enjoyable **Kelvin: Harron: Phones Away, Glasses On! The Making of DUMBO Spatial Guide** How we built a public art spatial guide for Meta AI glasses, comparing computer vision approaches and sharing what we learned about designing for a glasses-first experience. More TBC Huge thanks to L+R for the sponsorship and to Talent Garden for hosting and supporting our community.
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