Join us for an evening where UX meets AI - without the hype, fear, or buzzwords.
This IxDF Zürich meetup is designed to demystify AI, explore its impact on UX, and give you practical tools and mindsets to thrive in an AI-augmented design world.
Whether you are just curious or already building something with AI, this event can give you clarity, inspiration, and community.
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60 spots available. Signup required due to building access policies. Please enter your full name to register with your email address.
Speaker: Marco Morf, Senior Data Scientist at Ost
Bust common myths about AI
Understand how AI gets trained and why that matters
Why AI behaves the way it does and how to design around that.
AI as your UX Co-Designer
Speaker: Riccardo Orlando Miele, UX Lead at Siemens
Understand the mindset shift from creator to curator
Discover how to integrate AI into UX workflows
Gain confidence in your creative expertise in an AI-assisted world.
“A tool is a tool – it’s your design skill that makes the difference“
Agenda:
17:30: Open doors 18:00: Reception closes 18:15: Welcome IxDF 18:30: Lightning Talk by Marco 18:45: Lightning Talk by Riccardo 19:00: Open Mic Sharing Insights Q&A 19:30-20:15: Informal Networking 20:15: Open invitation for Post meetup - Food & Drinks
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Why Join
Meet people who love design as much as you do. Together we learn new skills, grow our networks, and discover new job opportunities.
Questions? We've Got Answers
What is an IxDF Local Group and why should I join one?
An IxDF Local Group connects you with people in your city who are building and applying design skills in their work. Together, you'll strengthen your craft, expand your network, and put theory into practice.
IxDF Local Groups meet regularly in person at cafés, company offices, or creative spaces to share ideas, give feedback, run workshops, and learn from each other. Many groups also organize IxDF Design Dinners, where the conversation goes deeper over a meal. These aren't just social events. Members find collaborators, clients, job leads, and future teammates through them.
You'll also have access to a private online forum where you can get career advice, honest feedback, and support from people who understand the work.
You don't need to have a "designer" title to join. If you care about how design shapes products, careers, and organizations, you belong here.
Join and you'll discover new skills, explore job opportunities, and build relationships with people who understand the power of great design.
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What goes on in an IxDF Local Group?
Your IxDF Local Leader organizes meetups based on what members want most. As an IxDF member, you can also plan and create your own meetups. Sessions range from hands-on and structured to relaxed and informal.
Some examples of what you'll find:
Presentations from local designers, followed by Q&A
Lightning talks where members share lessons learned from real projects
Workshops where you work through a real design challenge together
Portfolio reviews where you get honest, practical feedback
Coffee meetups and design dinners with open conversations about where the industry is heading
Any member can propose, organize and post a meetup. You don't have to wait for your Local Leader to take the initiative.
What stays consistent is the people. You'll find designers and professionals who ask good questions, share what they know, and show up for each other between meetups too.
I'm not even a designer. Should I still join an IxDF Local Group?
Yes, absolutely!
Design skills make you more effective in any role. Product managers, developers, marketers, researchers, and founders all work better when they understand how to think like a designer.
IxDF Local Groups reflect that. Members come from all kinds of professional backgrounds, not just design. What they share is an interest in how design shapes products, decisions, and careers.
You'll fit right in regardless of your background.
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