Learn to Build Better Products with AI

July 10-12, 2017 at Galvanize HQ,  6:00PM - 9:00PM

The Cascade SF team has been working hard to help designers prepare for the future of design jobs.  By learning about AI, designers can unite with automation to create a unique career path that fits within the marketplace. We don't want to fear the future of technology – we want to work with it to improve the quality of life and make it easier to accomplish our dreams.   

Monday, July 10, 2017

Day 1: AI, Bots & Emerging Technology

"Machine Learning for Everyone"

Roger Pincombe, Senior Full-Stack Software Engineer
Previously at Microsoft, Hired, Adobe, & many startups

 

AI and machine learning is getting all sorts of buzz, but what does it actually solve? What does it do?  How does it work?  What problems can it be applied to?

In this presentation, Roger Pincombe, Machine Learning Expert and Software Engineer will teach us practical advice for applying machine learning to problems we deal with in the real world.  This talk will help us understand:  

"Chatbots & Conversational UI"

Alexandra Lee, UX Researcher and Chatbot Designer


Chatbots are revolutionizing technology and simplifying the user experience. When designed properly, chatbots save us time, make recommendations, increase engagement and provide us with immediate access to what we're looking for.

In this presentation, we'll learn about best practices and techniques for designing chatbots. We'll also look at conversational design, character development, and communication etiquette.

TUESDAY, July 11, 2017

Day 2: Ethics

“Tragic Design”

Jonathan Shariat, Senior Interaction Designer at Intuit
& COAuthor of “Tragic Design” (O’Reilly)

In this presentation, Jonathan Shariat, Author of “Tragic Design” will teach us about real case studies showcasing how design choices affect users.  You’ll learn about:

"A Primer on Ethical Design Practices"

Faruk Ates, Product Designer

Designing ethical products involves genuine care about the people who use them. We can make the technology we create reflect our best selves by studying ethics, and borrowing concepts standardized across other industries. In this talk you will:   

"Designing Smart Things:  Balancing Ethics & Choice"

Gretchen Anderson, Head of Design at PG&E
 

Gretchen Anderson explores the challenges we face when designing the user experiences of the complex behavioral agents that increasingly run our lives.  You’ll learn how to:  

WEDNESDAY, July 12, 2017

Day 3: Design, Data & DEFENSE!!!

"The Future of Design Jobs with Automation"

Blake Hudelson, Interaction Designer at Method


As technology becomes smarter, the role of the designer is evolving. Software is gaining the ability to draw on its own, sort and choose captivating imagery, and handle the production work that designers do now. How will artificial intelligence and new software transform the role of the designer? Blake Hudelson, Interaction Designer at Method, will teach us. 

"How to Protect Yourself Online"

John Adams, Cybersecurity Engineer + Hacktivist
 

John Adams, former Twitter Security lead, will teach us how to protect our online identity and personal information in the world of online surveillance, data mining and hacking.

"Designing Security Software"  

Claudia Love, Product Design Manager at Cisco

 

Claudia Love from the Cisco Umbrella team will teach us new tools that protect enterprises from data hacks and leaks. She will also teach us about: