​🕒 1 hour | 💬 Live Q&A included | 🆓 Free session

​Get a practical look at how designers and PMs are using AI to prototype, test, and validate ideas faster than ever.

​We’ll explore how “vibecoding” tools like Figma Make, Lovable, and Replit are reshaping the design process and what that means for the future of UX.

​You’ll hear from Kevin McDonagh (Product Lead) and Rachel Long-Smith (Design Lead) at Velocity, a platform using AI simulations to test early prototypes. They’ll share actionable tactics and insights to help teams bridge the gap between speed and strategy.

​By the end, you’ll walk away with a clear understanding of how to lead with AI, and where human testing matters most.

​🧠 What You’ll Learn

• ​Why chasing a “perfect vibe” can slow down your workflow

• ​How to use AI validation to make smarter design decisions

• ​How to back up your design with quantitative signals early

• ​Where AI stops and human user testing becomes critical

​🕒 Agenda

• ​Welcome & intro

• ​Real-world use cases

• ​AI vs. human validation - how to balance speed & insight

• ​Live Q&A

• ​Wrap-up & next steps

​👤 Who Should Attend

​This session is perfect for UX and product professionals interested in AI-powered workflows, fast prototyping, and testing smarter, not just faster.

​🎁 Bonus

​Attendees will receive an exclusive 30-day free trial for Velocity's individual plan to kickstart their own AI-powered design workflows.

​🎙️ Meet the Speakers

​Kevin McDonagh leads Product at Velocity. He previously led XR startups and $9M ARR agencies serving clients like News Corp, SoundCloud, Meetup, and Tesco.

​Rachel Long-Smith leads Design at Velocity. She previously ran Narrate, a creative agency building experiences for brands in the arts and culture space.

​🤝 Brought to You By

​Velocity is the platform for AI and human prototype testing. Velocity addresses the feedback gap by using AI user simulations to provide instant initial evidence and build confidence.

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