Generative AI 101: A Masterclass for Architects and Designers
Think Like an Architect. Create Like AI.
An architect spends about 50% designing, and the other 50% managing non-design work.
The great news: AI can now supercharge both.
Learn the foundations of Generative AI, how it fits your workflow, and how to 10× your productivity, from concept, vibe code to communication.
🔍 What You’ll Learn
PART I: AI Foundations
✅ The Basics of AI: Models, tools, and core workflows
✅ Applying design thinking principles for AI
✅ Writing effective prompts for LLM-powered tools
✅ Vibe Coding as a creative Design Lab
✅ Image and Video prompting: Bringing your ideas to life with stunning AI visuals
PART II: Practical Use Cases
✅ AI in Design: Remixing, editing, and enhancing visuals
✅ Automating admin tasks, research, and communication
✅ Safety First: Navigating generative AI risks and ethics
✅ AI Ecosystem: Building your own AI toolkit for learning
PART III: Case Studies with Demo
- From RFP to final pitch
- Visualizing a concept from idea to render
- Building your first AI design workflow
BONUS
🎁 #1 Google AI Studio tools built for this course
🎁 #2 Weavy AI design workflows
Tools You’ll Explore
AI Models: Nano Banana, Veo 3, Sora 2, GPT-5, Gemini 2.5 Pro
Design Tools: Midjourney, Weavy, Sora
Productivity Tools: ChatGPT, Gemini, NotebookLM, Manus
📍 Who Should Attend
This is a beginner-level course, ideal for:
- Designers new to generative AI tools
- Creative professionals looking to leverage AI in their work
- Entrepreneurs eager to unlock AI’s creative potential
- Educators developing AI-related curricula
- Students ready to take their projects to the next level
Beginner-friendly. No AI experience needed.
🖥️ No software setup, no GPU: just your creativity.
Meet Your Instructors
🧠 June Chow Architect. Educator. AI Strategist. June leads this masterclass with 90 minutes of hands-on guidance, walking you through her real-world AI workflows. With deep expertise in Midjourney, ComfyUI, FLUX, and prompt engineering, June has helped architects worldwide unlock new creative directions using AI—without the technical mess.
🧠 Tianyu Xu Generative AI Educator & Video Creator. In a special segment, Tianyu shows you how to transform your designs into powerful video stories using browser-based AI tools. With a massive online following and a background in digital marketing, Tianyu brings a sharp eye for turning static ideas into engaging motion content.