Design Groups London

Women in UX: June Informal Networking Drinks🥤

Hiya Women in UX! We’re so excited to host our next informal networking drinks of this year, on 8 June! Join us to talk about all things UX design, research, content and... probably AI, let's be honest. 📍We'll meet at Two Floors on Kingly street, right next to Cahoots. When in doubt, ask for Andrea. 🌟If there are no more available spots left here, you can also RSVP ON [EVENTBRITE](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/women-in-ux-june-informal-networking-drinks-tickets-1986946429257?aff=oddtdtcreator). Spaces are limited so book sooner rather than later as it's first come first served. 🍸 Please note that this event isn’t sponsored, so any drinks you order will need to be paid for at the bar. 💌 Stay connected with us by following our [LinkedIn](http://linkedin.com/company/women-in-ux). See you there xx Women in UX

Design Systems London #16

**We are excited to invite you to our summer edition of DSL!** 💫 DSL #16 will happen on 25 June, organised by YLD and sponsored by NewDay. [Free Eventbrite tickets](https://dsl16.eventbrite.co.uk) will go live on Thursday, 14 May, at noon (BST) More information coming soon. Thank you to [YLD](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/design-systems-london-16-tickets-1989211510175?aff=oddtdtcreator) for organising and [NewDay](https://www.newday.co.uk/ "https://www.newday.co.uk/") for sponsoring this event. **Who are NewDay** At NewDay, their business is focused on a single, clear and defining purpose: to help people move forward with credit. NewDay provides nearly 5 million customers with responsible access to credit, underpinned by best-in-class customer service and exceptional user experience. Their in-house, highly scalable digital platform alongside their proprietary credit decisioning capability unlocks the competitive advantage. Their broad credit product offering enables instalment finance, BNPL, 0% finance and carded and digital revolving credit. NewDay operates multiple direct-to-consumer products and a range of credit solutions with some of the UK’s most loved brands. Their underwriting capability and experience allow them to responsibly say yes to more UK customers making them a merchant partner of choice. NewDay partners to harness the power of data to drive commerce across the UK, creating value at scale. **Who are YLD?** YLD turns digital investments into results by building what matters, delivering with impact, and making sure it lasts. Their product design, tech, and change experts work as one, applying AI where it shortens the path to value. With design at the heart, YLD brings clarity, puts users first, and shapes solutions that succeed from the start. YLD is hiring - check out the [job page](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/design-systems-london-16-tickets-1989211510175?aff=oddtdtcreator) Join the conversation on [LinkedIn](https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/design-systems-london-16-tickets-1989211510175?aff=oddtdtcreator)

Design Evenings LDN: The Future of Design Teams in the Age of AI

Join us for an evening with Andreas Roos, Head of Design Strategy & AI at Visa, as he explores how rapidly advancing AI is reshaping design teams. Andreas will share what happens when workflows, tools, and expectations evolve faster than ever before. As AI capabilities accelerate, design teams are being redefined. Andreas Roos will unpack how workflows are changing, the risks of over-humanizing AI systems, and why taste, conviction, and clear thinking are becoming critical differentiators. This session will explore how teams can adapt and stay effective in an AI-driven landscape. **Event Overview** AI is transforming how design teams work and what they value. Andreas Roos explores how workflows are shifting, why taste and conviction matter more, and how to structure teams for a future that is already here. Expect practical insights on adapting to rapid change. **01 - Rethinking Design Workflows** Learn how AI is reshaping the way design work gets done, from ideation to execution, and what this means for team structure and collaboration. **02 - Taste and Conviction in an AI World** Discover why human judgment, taste, and strong opinions are becoming more important as AI generates more of the output. **03 - Designing Teams for What Comes Next** Explore how to set up design teams for success in an AI-driven future, including new roles, responsibilities, and ways of working.

Leaders in Design: Design Teams in the Age of AI

Join us for a forward-looking conversation with design leaders exploring how AI, and increasingly autonomous agents, are reshaping how design teams work, collaborate, and create. **Speakers** **David Goligorsky - Senior Staff Product Designer, Shopify** David Goligorsky is a Senior Staff Product Designer at Shopify, working on the mobile app and AI-powered product initiatives. With nearly 20 years of experience across agencies, startups, and global companies, he focuses on turning ambiguity into shipped products and exploring new design workflows in the AI era. Previously, David was Principal Designer at Spotify, Senior Design Director at IDEO New York, and Head of Design at a Google Ventures–backed startup. He has also partnered with early-stage companies, including a venture spun out of IKEA, and has led multidisciplinary teams building products used by millions. He has guest lectured at Harvard, MIT, and Yale, and holds an MS from Stanford University and a BS from Boston University. **Adam Williams - Head of Experience Design, Lloyds Banking Group** Adam Williams is Head of Experience Design at Lloyds Banking Group, where he leads multidisciplinary design teams shaping digital banking experiences for millions of customers. He focuses on combining user research, design strategy, and cross-functional collaboration to create intuitive, customer-centred financial journeys that support the bank’s broader digital transformation. **Event Overview** Join us for an insightful panel discussion examining how modern design teams are adopting AI tools and agentic systems to accelerate workflows, expand creative possibilities, and rethink collaboration. **01 - How Design Teams Are Adopting AI** Explore how design teams are integrating AI into everyday workflows, from research and ideation to prototyping and delivery, and what separates meaningful adoption from surface-level experimentation. **02 - Working with Agents: Designing for Autonomy & Trust** Examine how designers collaborate with intelligent agents that can reason, act, and adapt. Learn what designers must consider around transparency, control, reliability, and UX when introducing autonomy into creative and product processes. **03 - The Future of Design Team Collaboration** Discover how AI is reshaping team structures, roles, and skill sets. We’ll discuss how designers partner with engineers, researchers, and machines, and what design leadership looks like in an AI-native organisation.

Graphic Design & Digital Creatives Networking for Startups & Professionals

**Welcome to Networx London!** Calling all graphic designers, digital creatives, and startup founders: join us for an evening of relaxed networking and idea-sharing. Connect with like-minded innovators, creative professionals, brand owners, and investors—no formal pitches, just real conversations. 📍 **Venue: The Sycamore, Holborn** A modern, relaxed venue in central London, just steps from Holborn station. Perfect for after-work networking, drinks, and great conversations. 📅 **Event Schedule** **18:30 – 19:00** \| Welcome & Warm intro **19:00 – 19:30** \| Open Networking **19:30 – 21:30** \| Informal Networking \(no pitches\, no pressure\) **Why Attend?** Connect with designers, creatives, and founders, discover new opportunities, and stay inspired by the latest trends in design, creativity, and digital innovation. Build meaningful relationships and gain fresh perspectives to grow your network and business. 👥 **Who Should Attend** Graphic designers, digital creatives, founders, brand owners, marketers, product managers, investors, and anyone interested in design, creativity, and innovation. **Limited spots!** Register today and hit **Follow** for updates on future weekly events. 📸 **Event Photography** Please note that photos and videos may be taken for promotional purposes. **WhatsApp**👉[https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg](http://[https//chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg%5D(https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg) "\[https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg\](https://chat.whatsapp.com/GisOCaIiMeKEehV5Lv7qxg)")

Heatherwick Studio - A Private Tour

Sign Club @ Sacred Grounds

Looking to brush up on your BSL skills or connect with other learners? Sacred Grounds is hosting a weekly Sign Club every Tuesday from 5-7pm. This casual and informal meetup is perfect for anyone learning BSL, whether you're just starting out or looking to keep your skills sharp. Come along to practice signing, connect with others in the community, and even try ordering your coffee in BSL! There’s no fee to join - all we ask is that if you're able to, you support the coffee shop by purchasing a drink or snack while you're here (please note that outside food and drinks are not permitted). Sacred Grounds is all about creating a warm and inclusive space, so don’t be shy - come sign with us! We look forward to welcoming you.

Sighthound Sundays - Wanstead Flats

Vibe Сoding at the Science Museum w/ ElevenLabs

‼️ **GET A QR CODE ON LUMA TO BE ABLE TO ATTEND THIS EVENT‼️** -> [https://luma.com/bhfumnou](https://luma.com/bhfumnou) **Creative Vibe Coding at the Science Museum with ElevenLabs** ​Artists have spent the last few years hearing that AI will change everything. This event is about putting those tools back into creative hands. We’re taking over the Science Museum’s Smith Centre and teaming up with ElevenLabs for a relaxed night of music, art, experimentation, and social vibe coding. ​Whether you want to make an AI-powered instrument, a storytelling experiment, a poetic web page, or a generative artwork, this is your playground. Use any tools you like (ChatGPT, Claude, Lovable, v0, Cursor, Replit, and more) and get free access to ElevenLabs’ music and audio tools for the night. 🍻 ​**Format 🛠️** ​We’ll be teaming up in small groups of 3–4 people. We’ll provide a creative prompt to get you started, and then it’s heads-down building. The goal is to vibe, experiment with AI as a tool for expression, and make new things together. ​**New to vibe coding? ✨** ​No worries. We’ll provide simple starter ideas, example prompts, and tool suggestions so even complete beginners can get building quickly and without stress. ​**Schedule 🕒** ​(Please arrive between **6:45 and 6:50 PM** so we can begin on time. An earlier arrival is not possible!) ​**7:00** – Welcome **7:05** – Keynote Speaker & Educational Intro **7:15** – Challenge Brief & Team Formation 🤝 **7:35** – Round 1: Build 💻 **8:15** – Break (Snacks, drinks, swap ideas) 🍕 **8:30** – Round 2: Keep Building 🏗️ **9:00** – Optional Demos (Show what you made!) 📺 **9:15** – Hang out, network, make friends ✌️ **9:30** – Close ​**Who is it for?** ​Artists, musicians, designers, creative coders, and total beginners. If you want to understand AI better and like the idea of building in a friendly room (museum), you belong here. ​**What to bring** ​Laptop 💻 Headphones 🎧 A valid photo ID Curiosity & good vibes ⚡ ​**Important info** ​This event is **18+ only**. Please bring a valid photo ID for entry. Please enter via the **Group Entrance** at the Science Museum. We want to keep the evening welcoming and enjoyable for everyone, and reserve the right to remove attendees for disruptive or inappropriate behavior. ​**Accessibility ♿** ​The venue is very accessible, including for wheelchair users, and the museum has step-free access and accessible facilities throughout. ​**Location 📍** ​Science Museum (Smith Centre) **Group Entrance** Exhibition Road, South Kensington London SW7 2DD ​‼️ 👉 Limited capacity. RSVP ON [LUMA](https://luma.com/bhfumnou) required. ​By signing up, you consent to the collection and sharing of your name, email address, photos, videos, and software, unless you explicitly opt out by informing the organizers.

Beyond the Build: Product Strategy, Trust, and User Behavior in the Age of AI

**📣**AI didn’t just change how we build products, it exposed the cracks in how we design, ship, and make decisions. **This meetup brings together three perspectives on the real challenges of AI products:** getting users to use them effectively, managing unpredictability and trust, and rethinking product strategy when execution is no longer the constraint. Together, these talks shift the focus from technology to judgment, design, and product thinking. \#\# Agenda: **18:00** \- Gather & Mingle\. **18:30** \- Opening remarks\. **18:40** -"**Shipping AI features isn’t enough**" by Ellie Jacobs, Product Director LTX @ Lightricks **19:00** - **"Shipping Products That Are Almost Right"** by Meital Kochawi Levin, Senior Product Manager @ Bringg **19:20** - **"Product Strategy in the AI Era"** by Hadas Sheinfeld, VP Product @ ProductX.biz **19:40** \- Networking & Mingle Time **20:00**\- Close 🗣️First talk by **Elli Jacobs** **"Shipping AI features isn’t enough"** Users often fail to get value from AI-based features, because they don’t use them “correctly.” This talk explores the hidden gap between capability and usage, and how product teams can design experiences that guide users toward better outcomes without adding friction or requiring education. It’s about turning AI from something impressive into something reliably useful. 🗣️ Second talk by **Meital Kochawi Levin** **"Shipping Products That Are Almost Right"** Long before LLMs, non-deterministic systems forced teams to grapple with unpredictability, trust, and imperfect outcomes. This talk distills hard-earned lessons into a practical framework for building and managing such products—defining where accuracy matters, designing for failure, and turning users into active contributors to improvement. It offers a grounded approach to making “unreliable” systems feel dependable. 🗣️ Third talk by **Hadas Sheinfeld** **"Product Strategy in the AI Era"** AI hasn’t changed the essence of product strategy, but it has removed many of the constraints that once shaped it. As execution becomes easier, the real challenge shifts to prioritization, judgment, and building long-term advantage. This talk redefines how to think about strategy in a world where speed is no longer a differentiator, and exposes the gap between teams that truly have a strategy and those that never did. \#\# Audience: * CPO * VPs * Head of Product * Product Director * Product Pros 👉 Join us for an insightful and inspiring meetup packed with practical takeaways. \* The number of seats is limited , so do hurry up and book yours. \*\* Prior to the meetup, you will receive an email containing a QR code, which you will be required to present upon entry to the event. \*\*\*We’re aware of the Tube strikes in London next week, but fortunately, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday, train services are expected to operate as usual, so there should be no difficulty getting to the meetup.

10th Anniversary Celebration with Chris Webb - Power BI Under the Bonnet

This month we're celebrating the TENTH anniversary of the London Fabric User Group - having started life as the London Power BI User Group TEN years ago. We'd love you to join us at the offices of the aptly named Tenth Revolution to help us celebrate. # TENTH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WITH CHRIS WEBB Chris has presented at the user group every year in May to celebrate our anniversary, and we didn't want this year to be any different. **Power BI under the bonnet**: monitoring queries and refreshes using Workspace Monitoring, Log Analytics, Profiler and DAX Studio When you're performance tuning a slow Power BI report or refresh you need to know what happens inside the engine, and the good news is that the Power BI engine can give you all kinds of detailed information on its internals. But how do you get access to this? How can you understand it? In this session you'll find out: how you can get (almost) the same information on internals from Workspace Monitoring, Log Analytics, SQL Server Profiler and DAX Studio and when to use which; which engine events are relevant to queries and which ones are relevant to refreshes; and how you can interpret this information for tuning. **Agenda** 18:30 - Welcome, drinks, pizza & networking 19:00 - Main Session 20:00 - Help us celebrate at a local pub (details to be confirmed on the night) **Venue** Tenth Revolution offices in London. Aldgate House, 33 Aldgate High St, London EC3N 1DL Please provide your first and last name when registering for the event, as this is provided to building security to allow you entrance into the venue.

Jump Into Spring with the London HUG @ Framestore