# Event Details - **Event Name**: Design-athon: Co-Creating with AI - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: An immersive UX sprint that explores how designers can effectively partner with AI to accelerate creativity, ideation, and problem-solving.About this EventAbout the Design-athonThe UX Design-athon: Co-Creating with AI is an immersive UX sprint that explores how designers can effectively partner with AI to accelerate creativity, ideation, and problem-solving.Participants will work in small, skill-balanced teams to tackle real-world challenges presented by local nonprofits, startups, and civic partners. Throughout the sprint, teams are encouraged to leverage AI tools such as Google Gemini for research and ideation, Figma for wireframing and prototyping, and Google Stitch to accelerate design workflows and generate concepts.This experience simulates a modern product workflow — where human-centered design meets AI-powered efficiency — while maintaining a strong focus on usability, accessibility, and real community impact.This half-day design sprint brings Charlotte’s UX community together to co-create meaningful, community-centered solutions using both human insight and AI — all while walking away with real, portfolio-worthy work._________________________________________________________________________________________Two Skill Tracks + Two Project TypesTrack 1: Emerging DesignersIdeal for students, career switchers, and junior UX professionals. Focused on guided use of AI tools, structured UX frameworks, and foundational deliverables.Track 2: Mid-Level DesignersDesigned for experienced UX practitioners ready to integrate AI more strategically — focusing on workflow optimization, feature thinking, and higher-fidelity outputs.Project TypesCommunity Impact ProjectsWork on challenges from local nonprofits and civic initiatives focused on accessibility, education, economic mobility, and digital inclusion.Growth & Innovation ProjectsTackle opportunities from startups and community-driven businesses looking to improve onboarding, engagement, and service experiences._________________________________________________________________________________________About our PartnerRoderick Wilkins Jr. is not just a UX designer, he's a storyteller, innovator, and a passionate advocate for user-centric designs. Boasting three years of impactful work at Bank of America, he seamlessly bridges the gap between visual allure and functionality. Roderick's academic pursuits took him from Florida A&M University, where he achieved a BS in Information Technology, to Louisiana State University for an MS in Digital Media Arts & Engineering. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/charlotte/design-athon-co-creating-with-ai/100001987057107298 - **Event Categories**: art, business, it - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 21.45, max: 21.45, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Charlotte - **state**: NC - **country**: United States - **location**: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture - **lat**: 35.22337329999999 - **long**: -80.84822020000001 - **full address**: Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, 551 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Design-athon: Co-Creating with AI - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9bf720b6ab623f782d28c414fa54c757300be14a3085ff53f43f5395b0070139-rimg-w1200-h1530-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1775756782 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Design-athon: Co-Creating with AI being held? - **A:** Design-athon: Co-Creating with AI takes place on Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture, 551 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Design-athon: Co-Creating with AI? - **A:** Tickets for Design-athon: Co-Creating with AI are priced at USD 21 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 21 + USD 1 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Design-athon: Co-Creating with AI? - **A:** Design-athon: Co-Creating with AI is organized by Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Design-athon: Co-Creating with AI is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Charlotte, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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