Join us for an insightful panel discussion that explores the transformative role of design in shaping the future of products, services, and systems enabled by generative, agentic, and distributed physical AI. Moving beyond the conventional focus on AI as a set of tools for designing, our expert panelists will debate how designers can reimagine and craft the next generation of "things"—from rethinking transportation and healthcare to reinventing how we cook, shop, communicate, entertain, and/or safeguard our communities from natural disasters. This conversation will highlight design’s power to envision future lifestyles, steer technological evolution, and generate lasting value for communities and our planet.

Lauren Bedal / ArchetypeAI - Design, Product Lead

Tim Belonax / Anthropic - Brand

TJ McLeish / CCA MDes Faculty + AI Expert

Karl Willis / Autodesk - Senior Research Manager

Moderators: 

Justin Lokitz and Elena Pacenti

GRADUATE ADMITTED STUDENTS DAY

Overall Agenda

• 3:00-3:30: Admissions + Deans Welcome

• 3:45-4:45: Design Panel / Other Programs Breakouts

• 4:45-5:30: Design Program Breakouts

• 5:30-7:00: Reception