Welcome to Design Assembly New Zealand Autumn Conversations! In this event, we’ll be exploring the fascinating intersection of design and artificial intelligence. Our theme is “Design and AI: How to use AI in your design process.”

The world of design is constantly evolving, and AI is one of the most exciting developments of recent years. From generating design ideas to automating repetitive tasks, AI has the potential to revolutionise the way we approach design. But how can we harness this technology to its full potential?

To answer this question, we have three speakers who will share their insights, experiences, and ideas on how to incorporate AI into your design process. They’ll discuss the benefits and challenges of using AI, showcase real-life examples, and provide practical tips for integrating AI into your workflow.

Giselle Scott, Digital Product Designer, Rush Digital

Giselle is an experienced digital product designer with a deep passion for AI, accessibility and digital inclusion. With industry experience in healthcare and technology, Giselle leads both RUSH’s Accessibility and AI Guilds and spearheads change, from internal functions within her design team to the products RUSH creates for their customers. Giselle’s focus on designing beautiful, intuitive and accessible products, including leading the design on multi-platform digital experiences and design systems, has led to true impact and improvement in the lives of New Zealanders.

- Taking advantage of AI to elevate your design practice. Over the past year, we’ve been experimenting with incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into our design practice and let me tell you, it’s been one wild ride! But don’t worry, it won’t just be about boring technical details - we’ll discuss the transformative role of the designer in conducting research, exploration, and fostering creativity while optimising internal processes.

After the talks, there will be a Q&A session where you can ask the speakers your burning questions and engage in a lively discussion with fellow attendees. Whether you’re a seasoned designer or just starting out, this event is a unique opportunity to learn from leading experts in the field and gain valuable insights into the future of design.

James Mumby-Croft, Creative Lead, Plato Creative

James Mumby-Croft started his career in the UK as a photographer, before moving to New Zealand where he turned his hand to design. Now a Creative Lead at Plato, his range of experience allows him to strike the perfect balance between artistic expression, technical design, and the big picture of brand development and creative campaigns. Not content to stick to a single discipline, he has continued to expand his creative skillset to help grow Plato's capabilities across video and motion design.

Join us for an engaging and informative event that will expand your knowledge of design and AI, and inspire you to integrate AI into your creative process.

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Special thanks to our Design Assembly Partners for helping us bring these events to the Aotearoa NZ design community: BookPrint, mychillybin, Portfolio, Rocketspark, Streamtime,

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