Stuck in the same templates, the same layouts, the same “click-next” course? This session shows how AI can be your creative partner — helping you break out of repetitive design patterns, spark new ideas, and get to a working prototype faster. Through real-world project examples and live demos, we’ll walk through how AI fits into brainstorming, visual design, content production, feedback, and collaboration. You’ll see where AI speeds things up, where it falls short, and how to keep your own craft and judgment at the center. You’ll also get a curated toolkit of free and low-cost AI tools we use every day, plus prompts and workflows you can try right away. Walk away with fresh ideas, a practical playbook, and a plan to bring more creativity to your next learning project.

During this session, you will learn:

• Techniques for using AI to brainstorm, generate ideas, and break through creative blocks
• How to go from prompt to prototype, using AI to sketch, visualize, and test concepts quickly
• Strategies for using AI to gather, sort, and analyze feedback for continuous improvement
• How to evaluate and choose AI tools that fit your team’s workflow, budget, and security needs
• Where AI helps and where it falls short, and how to keep quality, consistency, and human judgment in the loop
• A curated toolkit of free and low-cost AI resources, tools, prompts, and workflows you can use right away