**THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT** Chances are, designers have been playing with AI or hearing about it far more than they have actually spoken to someone working on the technology. This talk provides a rare opportunity for designers to step directly into conversation with the experts researching  and developing the AI technologies that are transforming

Ian Yang, CEO/Founder of Gantri sits down with industrial design pioneer and founder of Ammunition, Robert Brunner to discuss the impact of product design and innovation on manufacturing and consumption.   Ian Yan, CEO/Founder, Gantri Ian Yang is the Founder and CEO of Gantri, a pioneering digital manufacturing platform that merges 3D printing technology with

Event description In order to be in the top 1% of candidates, you must do what the other 99% won’t. This is especially true in the current job market. In this session, Kathy will walk you through exactly how she was able to land her dream job in product design. By listening to her personal

The Scent of Nostalgia: A Living Wall Within Reach     Presented by Ovata    Description:    What if a wall could carry memory, scent, and greenery—all at once?   Inspired by the traditional Korean  병풍 Byung-poong (folding screen) , Ovata presents a site-flexible installation: a  portable living wall  composed of hinged, frame-based panels filled with

Join Zenpack and Whipsaw for a brunch exploring the power of packaging as a brand expression and storytelling medium. Through a curated showcase of contrasting packaging designs—from sustainable solutions to

During this comprehensive, hands-on workshop, participants will learn and practice the skills needed to effectively harness the latest AI-powered tools in Adobe Photoshop, alongside key features essential to contemporary graphic

Artist Windy Chien will open the doors to her private studio located in the Heath Ceramics’ San Francisco building in the Mission District. She will give in-person guided tours of

Ken Fulk is a renowned designer, world-builder, style icon, and arts patron, known for shaping the daily lives of clients over the past 25 years. He has crafted everything from

Please join us at Sköna HQ for a happy hour open to all. One of our company values is dogged curiosity, and after 20 years as a San Francisco-based business,