Inside the Hiring Room: AI Design Coffee Chat

​Breaking into interaction design is changing fast, and AI is reshaping what it means to be a designer.

​Designpreneurs is hosting a closed-door conversation, practical and unfiltered look at where the industry is heading and what companies are actually looking for in the next generation of AI designers.

​Agenda

​6:00 – 6:20 PM
Introduction & The Future of AI Design
Agentic design, non-UI systems, and the evolution of interaction design
— Sally Chung, AI Design Advisor at Parsons

​6:20 – 7:00 PM
Inside the Hiring Process: What Recruiters Actually Look For
Portfolio & resume breakdown, interview process, positioning yourself as an AI designer, and practical tips to stand out
— Lauren, Recruiter at Google Creative Lab

​7:00 – 7:30 PM
Open Discussion & Q&A
Ask direct questions, get real insights, and engage in an honest conversation about navigating the industry

​We’ll go beyond surface-level advice and get real about portfolios, resumes, positioning, and what actually makes a designer stand out today. This is not a typical panel or networking event. It’s a focused session designed to give you clarity, perspective, and direct access to AI design x interaction design industry insight.

​Limited spots available for intimate conversation.

​Bring your own coffee, we’ll bring the real talk. All students and design levels welcome.