This event is made possible by the generous sponsorship of the Jon Iwata Foundation, the Randy Horton Fund, the Adobe Foundation, the SJSU Department of Design, Adobe, and the SJSU College of Humanities & Arts Artistic Excellence Programming Grants.

The SJSU Design department Presents

In Proces:
Evolving design
with AI and beyond

Join designers, educators, and students for this full day symposium on integrating AI into our design processes while prioritizing ethics, equity, and craft.

Friday, October 3, 2025
8:30am-4:30pm

THIS EVENT IS Free and open to the public

We will explore questions, such as:

What are our guardrails for defining copyright, ownership, authenticity, and privacy?

Join us for an engaging exploration of these pressing topics in design and technology.

How do we become more skilled at addressing and avoiding bias and exclusion as the application of AI evolves?

Connect with industry leaders and fellow innovators to share insights and strategies.

What can we learn from design's past evolutions with new technologies and apply to today?

Be part of a transformative experience that shapes the future of design.

How are designers' roles evolving, and how does the value we provide evolve as well?

Engage in thought-provoking discussions and hands-on workshops.

The Lineup

Our Speakers

Ovetta Sampson
Founder of Right AI

What Design Looks like an AI Era - Skills to Empower You to Lead the Future

NiceAunties
Singapore-based artist and designer

Her work explores cultural identity, ageing, beauty, consumerism, and speculative world-building through AI, digital storytelling, and physical installations.

Jessica Hische
Lettering Artist & NYT Best-selling Author

Lettering artist, author, and creative entrepreneur whose typographic work has helped spark a modern revival of the lettering arts.

Brooke Hopper
Sr Principal Designer
at Adobe

Design leader and advocate for creators, focused on building tools and communities that empower artists to thrive and do what they love.

Alice Au Quan
Global Design Executive
& Creative Director

A hybrid futurist and design leader using tech and human insight to drive meaningful innovation through design

Jonathan Thai
Multidisciplinary Designer & Founder of Hatch Duo

Merges design, engineering, and entrepreneurship to bring bold ideas to life, from award-winning products to AI-powered creative tools.

Leila Ensaniat
Assistant Professor Industrial Design

Award-winning Industrial Designer and Assistant Professor at SJSU, specializing in consumer electronics, her research focuses on how AI, VR, and AR can advance human-centered design into future-ready solutions.

The Event

Schedule

Join us for a day of engaging activities and connections! Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity! Register now and see below for the exciting activities planned for the event!

8:30 am
Coffee & Networking
In-person
9:00 am
Speakers on topics of Ethics & Equity
In-person & Online
11:15 am
Break & Grad Student Poster Sessions
In-person
11:40 am
Panel Discussion (Submit questions below)
In-person & Online
12:10 pm
Lunch & Networking
In-person
01:10 pm
Speakers on topics of Design Processes, Ideation, & Collaboration
In-person & Online
2:30 pm
Break & Grad Student Poster Sessions
In-person
03:00 pm
Panel Discussion (Submit questions below.)
In-person & Online
03:30 pm
Closing, Reception, Student Poster Presentations
In-person

Submit your questions and topics for discussion.

We will use your questions and topics to guide discussion during panels and other activities throughout the day.

Special thanks to the SJSU Department of Design and to our staff Allison Reyna and Mary Schaadt for their support

FAQS

Who can attend this event?

This event is open to SJSU students, faculty, staff, and affiliates.
A limited number of seats will be open to the public closer to the event. If you are interested, provide your information here

What time should I show up?

Doors open at 8am. Show up on time to get in. If you do not show up by 9am we can not guarantee access

Is there parking at the event?

No parking is available at the Adobe Founders Tower, but there are paid garages and street parking nearby, as well as public transportation options

How do I know if my registration went through?

If you registered with your SJSU email, you are registered! See you there! You will receive an email from Adobe closer to the event with information about when and where to show up to ensure you have access to the Adobe building. Keep an eye out for that email, as this is a crucial step to getting into the Adobe building, which is closed to the public.

Is food provided?

Yes, coffee, lunch and snacks will be provided throughout the workshop.

If I am not an SJSU affiliate, can I still attend?

Maybe! Depending on availability, we will release a limited number of public tickets closer to the event. If you are interested in attending as a non-SJSU attendee, please provide your information here, and we’ll follow up with you.