FIG AI Design Makeathon 2026 | Winner Demo + Mixer
Monday, November 16, 2026 · 4:00–7:00 PM PST In person · Third Coast Foundry, San Francisco
Main makeathon page: https://luma.com/fig-knsb
Join us in San Francisco for the in-person Winner Demo + Mixer of the FIG AI Design Makeathon 2026.
See what the winning teams built, hear the ideas behind their projects, and connect with fellow designers, makers, judges, and partners. Come for the live demos and stay for conversations with the FIG community.
Beyond the winner demos and mixer, we’ll host a panel exploring new possibilities for design and art in the AI era, from turning creative ideas into real-world impact to uncovering new opportunities for designers and artists.
The conversation will bring together voices from design and venture capital, including a professor at Academy of Art University, a product designer at Microsoft, and an investor at AIC.
Tentative Agenda
4:00–4:30 PM | Check-in & Networking
Meet fellow designers, founders, artists, and builders before the program begins.
4:30–5:30 PM | Winners Demo
See what the winning teams created during the FIG AI Design Makeathon.
5:30–6:30 PM | Panel Discussion
Join designers, founders, and creative leaders for a conversation about new opportunities for designers, artists, and storytellers in the AI era.
6:30–7:00 PM | Mixer & Networking
Continue the conversations and connect with the community.
Panel Speakers
Benny Liao | Moderator
Investor at AIC and an investor in Storyverse. AIC’s investments include Higgsfield.
Fred McHale
Executive Director of Product Design at Academy of Art University, former Cisco Design Manager, and Figma Educator Advisory Board member.
Heewon Moon
Product Designer at Microsoft.
Minnie Ma
Co-founder of INTO YOU, a beauty brand with approximately $1.15 billion in reported revenue as of October 1, 2026. She has supported concert projects featuring artists including Charlie Puth and Travis Scott. Now building Looksmith, an AI-native beauty platform.
Adam Cai
Founder of Numix, an AI-powered accounting and financial platform for businesses.
Emily Yi
Creative Director at Storyverse, leading visual design for AI films, advertising, and branding.
About Fig Online AI Design Makeathon 2026:
The Challenge
Track 1 — Product Design for AI Agents
Design and build new experiences for emerging AI products, autonomous agents, and human-AI collaboration.
Explore real-world design challenges, including:
How should humans interact with multiple AI agents?
How can users understand, monitor, and control autonomous AI workflows?
How do we design AI systems people can understand and trust?
What new interfaces are needed when software becomes increasingly autonomous?
Go beyond static concepts to create functional prototypes that demonstrate meaningful AI-powered experiences.
Vibe coding tool credits supported by Lovable will help participants turn ideas into working prototypes.
Track 2 — AI Video & Creative Storytelling
Featuring Pika & Storyverse
Explore AI-powered video creation, filmmaking, and storytelling. Bring your ideas to life, experiment with generative video tools, and create stories that connect with an audience.
Prizes & Opportunities
No existing script or original IP is required for the Makeathon winner. They can enter the program with the idea developed during the event.
Final challenge briefs, submission requirements, and track-specific judging criteria will be shared with registered participants before the event.
Track 3 : Visual & Brand Design
Featuring Lovart
Explore how a clear creative direction can become a cohesive set of visuals that communicate an idea, connect with an audience, and work across different formats.
Lovart is offering a one-month Pro upgrade for participants. To claim access, you’ll need a registered Lovart account and its associated email address. Eligibility and redemption instructions will be shared on 1st day of the event.
Track 4: Hiring
Partnered with Emergences Labs to bring in hiring companies.
🚀 CREAO AI (raised $10M+): Their hiring lead will join us in person on the final day, and the top 3 finishers will get a direct conversation with them.
🔥 OpusClip (Series B): Hiring design engineers through the same track.
Important Notes
The event is in active planning. Challenge details, sessions, tool access, judges, rewards, participation rules, submission requirements, and schedules may change. Registered participants will receive confirmed details and material updates before the event.
Track 1 Award eligibility: We’ll reserve at least one award for a team that includes an young professional who graduated after November 2024. We welcome participants of all ages and experience levels to build with us and collaborate with the next generation of designers. AWS credit prizes are only available to teams or individuals with an incorporated company. AWS credits are subject to AWS eligibility, approval, and redemption requirements. Additional conditions, including minimum spend, may apply. Final eligibility and credit allocation are determined by AWS.
A listed judge’s affiliation does not imply organizational sponsorship.