Building on last year’s discussion, The Journey Ahead, Part 2 continues the exploration of AI’s growing influence on the creative design process. Join DesignPhiladelphia and W Philadelphia for a conversation with industry leaders and innovators as we dive deeper into the next wave of AI-driven design.

From advancements in generative AI to real-world applications across disciplines like architecture, interior, and product design, this panel will examine how AI is shaping creative workflows, expanding artistic possibilities, and redefining the role of the designer.

As AI tools become more sophisticated, new questions and challenges emerge: How can designers maintain authorship and originality in an AI-assisted world? What ethical and legal considerations come with AI-generated content? How do businesses and creatives strike the right balance between automation and human ingenuity?

Join us as we unpack these pressing issues, share insights from the frontlines of AI-driven design, and explore what lies ahead in this rapidly evolving landscape.

Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with forward-thinking creatives and technologists as we explore the next chapter of AI’s role in design innovation!

Conversation moderated by Aize Asowata, Senior Marketing Manager and Executive Producer, Comcast NBCUniversal, LIFT Labs

• Matt Krissel, FAIA, LEED AP, Principal, Perkins & Will  
• Jeff Theesfeld, Founder, Union Design 
• Stacy Thorwart, AI Strategy Lead, Steelcase and Founder, The Intelligent Designer  
• Mike Villegas, IA Interior Architects and Founder, AIRIA
• Aaron Grando, VP, Creative Innovation, RTO+P / Mod Op