Future of Design x AI | Techstars Startup Weekend SF x PRJCTR x Freepik

​Join us for Future of Design × AI, a panel conversation with Matt Moore and Effy Zhang.
Matt is the former Head of Design at Lime, Sonder, and Uber — where he helped launch UberX and later led design for the early days of Uber Freight.
Effy is a Member of Technical Staff at Anthropic, and previously the CEO & Founder of Baserun. Before that, she designed products at Cruise and Square.

​We’ll dive into how AI is reshaping product craft and creative leadership — from designing with intelligent systems to building human-centered AI experiences. Expect an honest look at how teams prototype with generative tools, critique AI outputs, and stay grounded in empathy when algorithms become collaborators.

​If you’re a designer, founder, or builder figuring out what to create — and how people will actually use it — this session is for you. Come ready to listen, learn, and join the conversation about where design goes next.

​Hosts

​Techstars Startup Weekend SF AI

​A 7,500-person community bringing together founders, builders, researchers, and investors through startup pitches, hackathons, and events exploring how AI is transforming health, fintech, and consumer products.

​Catalyst Bay

​Created by the same team, Catalyst Bay hosts focused gatherings for engineers, designers, PMs, marketers, and devrels, the people turning AI ideas into real products.

​Projector

​A global creative and tech community founded by the online institute Projector, originally from Ukraine and now active in 25+ cities worldwide — from Berlin and Lisbon to San Francisco. Projector hosts events connecting design, management, marketing, and tech professionals who believe in learning by doing.

​Freepik

​​Since its inception in 2010, Freepik has revolutionized the digital design landscape by democratizing access to cutting-edge AI tools. The platform serves over 64 million creatives worldwide. It offers groundbreaking AI-powered tools that allow users to instantly manipulate and enhance their designs, empowering individuals and enterprises to create stunning visuals easily.

​Empat

​Need engineering or design help? From a quick feature build to a full product - connect with Empat, a startup studio with 9+ years of experience and 300+ projects. Empat collaborates deeply with founders, treating them as true partners.

​✨ Come curious. Meet the people shaping what’s next in design, creativity, and AI.