You Are Still the Designer: Working With AI Without Losing the Craft
Projector Global Community presents a design-focused talk on AI, craft, and what it actually means to be a designer right now. We're grateful to TAFE for hosting and supporting professional learning and community connection in Perth.
Speakers:
Boris Basque | UX Lead, Moodle
James Pritchard | Co-founder, Alternative by design
AI is evolving faster than most people expected. Some designers rely on it daily. Some are still working out where to start. Some have tried it and decided it is not for them. This session covers all three, the practical workflows that actually help, the honest reasons someone might walk away, and a clear-eyed look at what still depends entirely on you.
Everything in this session comes from real-world experience: practical workflows, lessons learned, and honest mistakes along the way.
We'll discuss:
The anxieties nobody names, and why you are probably fine
AI-enabled workflows that can actually save time
Common mistakes designers make with AI tools
The skills that get more valuable in the AI era
Who is this event for?
Designers, product managers, developers, and marketers
Founders and business professionals exploring AI opportunities
Anyone curious about how AI is changing work and careers
What to expect:
→ 5:30–6:00 | Arrival & Networking (feel free to bring your snacks or dinner)
→ 6:00–6:50 | Talk
→ 6:50–7:10 | Q&A
→ 7:10–7:40 | Networking (optional move to a nearby bar The Leadlight afterwards)
When & Where:
📅 June 16, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM
📍 TAFE Perth, Northbridge (Building 4), Enter via LeadLight Lane
🎟️ Free entry, registration required
Hosted by:
TAFE Perth | Venue partner
Olga Udovina | Product Designer, Bankwest
Projector Community Global, Perth
About Projector Global Community
Projector Global Community is a global network for designers, developers, marketers, product professionals, founders, and other curious minds working across technology and creativity.
Founded by Projector Institute, the community connects professionals through local meetups, knowledge sharing, and meaningful conversations in cities around the world.