Update Mar 30

We're hosting this event at the Justworks office in FiDi! Due to stringent building security, your Luma profile name must match the name on your ID. Please bring a valid ID with you. Unfortunately, tickets are non-transferable and we are unable to allow anyone who has not registered into the venue space.

✨ Designing for AI

Lately, much of the conversation in the design community has centered on new AI tools and evolving design processes. For this session, we wanted to focus on the under-served area of designing the AI models and experiences. (Check out Laura Costantino's informational post on the differences of designing with, for, and the AI.)

Model Designer Paz Perez will be talking about the mindset shift needed to design an ever evolving AI experience that is non-deterministic with UIs that adapt and respond differently on each use.

The mental models we’ve relied on for years as designers no longer map to that reality.

How do you design for outputs you can't fully predict? Where does UX end and model behavior begin? What does your role look like when you no longer control exactly what's on the screen?

The last 15-30 minutes will be reserved for audience Q&A so bring your questions and thoughts and let’s discuss.

About Paz

Paz has led AI design solutions used by millions across the tech ecosystems of San Francisco and New York. At Google, she built the “Gen AI for UX Teams” program from the ground up, empowering hundreds of colleagues to confidently navigate and apply AI in their work.

She coined the term “Model Designer”, inspired by the early work of content designers shaping AI models. It became a new role in the industry, now with presence in companies like OpenAI, Figma, and Google. She is at the forefront of defining how UX can influence how models behave.

Before moving into UX, Paz spent years as an architect designing public schools in New York City and Barcelona, an experience that shaped her ability to lead complex systems and create inclusive, culturally aware experiences. Now she lives in Southern Spain, where she co-founded an AI consultancy firm, Nothing Fancy.

Who is this for?

All senior designers (5+YoE) and adjacent roles in content, research, product mgmt and engineering are welcome.

Catering

Catering will be from my favorite Southeast Asian restaurant in Chinatown: Wokwok!

- Chicken Satay Skewers

- Roti Canai with Potato Curry: Warm flaky roti canai served with mild aromatic vegan potato curry dipping sauce

- Nasi Lemak with Rendang Chicken: Fragrant coconut pandan rice served with tender chicken rendang, hard-boiled egg, fresh cucumber slices, crunchy toasted peanuts, and our specially made vegan sambal

- Vegan Stir-Fried Mee Goreng with Maifun: Rice vermicelli stir-fried with crispy fried tofu, choy sum, beansprouts, and savory sauce (Fully vegan)
Sambal Shrimp on the side (served separately in its own tray – guests can add to either the Nasi Lemak or Mee Goreng as they like)

Schedule

6:00 PM - Doors open + get-to-know-each-other activities
6:30 PM - Talk starts
7:15 PM - Audience Q&A
7:30 PM - More mingling time
9:00 PM - Doors close

Allergies & dietary requirements

While many of the options are gluten free, the prevalence of soy sauce and gochujang in Korean cuisine means that we can not guarantee a contact-less kitchen for folks with Celiac disease.

If your allergy is severe, please contact us to work out accommodations.

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Designing for AI: A Conversation with Model Designer Paz Perez