Design the Future: UX in the Age of AI

Join SoCal UX Designers and Orange County AI for an insightful evening exploring how AI is shaping the future of UX/UI design and research!

Whether you're a UX designer, researcher, product manager, developer, or just curious about the intersection of artificial intelligence and design, this event is your chance to learn, ask questions, and get hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools like Magic Patterns and Lovable.

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✅ What to Expect:

Designer Panel Discussion (moderated by AI expert, Stephan Fitzpatrick)
Hear directly from experienced designers and/or researchers, Yinyin Wen, Sam Vivonia, Alex Rodriguez, and Sean Maguire as they share their insights and real-world experiences integrating AI into their workflows. We'll cover industry impact, workflow transformations, tools, and future opportunities. (Bios coming soon!)

Audience Q&A
Ask your burning questions about how AI is redefining roles, processes, and skills in UX and UI.

Interactive AI-Design Workshop
Join us for a live demo and short interactive workshop using Magic Patterns, an intuitive AI-powered design tool tailored for UX/UI designers. Remember to bring a laptop to participate

Networking & Mingling
Ample time to connect, network, and exchange ideas with fellow designers, researchers, and AI enthusiasts from the local OC community.

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🗓️ Schedule (subject to minor changes):

6:00 PM – Doors Open / Mingling & Check-in

6:30 PM – Welcome & Intros (official panel starts at 6:45)

6:45 – 7:30 PM – Panel Discussion (moderated by Stephan Fitzpatrick)

7:30 – 7:45 PM – Audience Q&A

7:45 – 8:15 PM – Interactive AI Design Tool Workshop/Demo (Magic Patterns)

8:15 – 10:00 PM – Informal Networking & Mingling

🕙 Venue closes promptly at 10:00 PM

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❓Have an idea for the live AI design demo?
When you RSVP, let us know what you'd love to see built live using AI design tools!

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📍 Location Notes:

IRWD Community Meeting Room
15500 Sand Canyon Ave, Irvine, CA 92618
Free parking available onsite.

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🔖 Please Note:

Panelist bios and headshots will be added soon—stay tuned!

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ℹ️ Venue Disclaimer (IRWD):

This event is not sponsored by or affiliated with the Irvine Ranch Water District. The IRWD neither endorses nor supports the viewpoints or materials presented during this event.