We'll transform your team from AI-curious to AI-confident through two intensive workshops.
You'll master AI applications across research, ideation, and prototyping while building systematic approaches that become daily practice.
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Feedback from design leaders and designers about our programs.
The workshop was overall very valuable to our team.
We have been exploring different AI tools in our daily work, but the workshop gave us more "flesh on the bones", a broader perspective as well as some beneficial tips and tricks.
I also value that AI was put into a historical perspective to understand the paradigm shift we are living in.
I found the training really useful. It had plenty of practical lessons on using AI in different design roles.
This training was a great addition on our journey to make Siili's deliveries truly AI-powered.
Thank you Matias!
It really opened my eyes on different ways one can use Gen-AI as a designer in different parts of the design process.
Everything was valuable.
I joined somewhat skeptically, thinking that 'this is one of those trainings where all the content is produced by discussion, i.e., the participants,' but I was wrong. There was that content too, of course, but it was much more valuable than I initially thought.
Also, all the pre-made material and prompting instructions etc. were really good and I got a lot of tools from them.
The training had excellent framing of the topic with versatile real-life use cases, practical examples, and exercises for design practice.
Matias is an outstanding trainer and expert who knows his field thoroughly.
The workshop had useful tips for using AI for design research. There was nothing to improve, it was perfect.
Matias is a clear and concise presenter.
We were delighted to have you!
Thank you for the very inspiring session, including valuable insights, exercises and discussions!
The workshop was highly valuable for our team. We left with practical tips that can immediately improve how we use AI in our daily work.
There were also great open discussions which gave us a clearer view of where AI can bring benefits in the future.
Matias is not only an engaging speaker but also a true expert in the field, which made the experience both inspiring and highly relevant to our needs.
I just wanted to say it was really nice sessions we had last week!
Spending two (even though not full days) on focusing and actually thinking how AI can benefit my work, was really cool!
And I did like your facilitation a lot ❤️ considering such a range and levels of our knowledge in the group, you did a great job! :)
I really liked the demos - they were eye-opening in terms of the opportunities of AI. The tone of the training was very approachable and well spoken!
I liked a lot the very concrete instructions on what is important when using chat GPT for design.
I found the practical, cool examples as the most valuable thing.
Nothing to improve, really good (workshop)!
I help design teams navigate AI adoption—building teams that use AI systematically, not sporadically.
Over the past few years, I've guided design teams at companies like KONE, Siili, and Futurice through their AI adoption journey. I also write and speak about what's actually working for design teams exploring AI.
My background spans 15 years in design and strategy, working with brands like Philips, Cisco, and Audi. This work has been featured in Wired, TechCrunch, and Fast Company.
Before founding Vaara&Co, I was a Design Director at Idean (now part of frog), strategist at N2, and analyst at Facebook (now Meta).
