Design Evenings TO: AI at the Edges to AI at the Core
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Design Evenings TO:AI at the Edges to AI at the Core
AI is no longer just a helpful add-on in the design process, it’s becoming a true collaborator. Join Jason Li and Liam Bolton, Product Design Leaders at Ramp, for a candid conversation on how AI is reshaping real-world design work from the ground up at one of the fastest-growing fintech companies helping businesses save time and money.
Drawing from their experience building at a rapidly growing company, Jason and Liam share how their design teams use AI in everyday workflows, from exploration to prototyping to shipping, without compromising taste, craft, or judgment.
Jason Li
Director, Product Design
Jason Li is a Director of Product Design at Ramp and an early design hire who helped scale the design organization as the company grew. He leads product design across bill pay, accounting, treasury, risk, and payments. Previously, Jason led design teams at RBC Ventures, worked with early-stage startups, and co-founded a consumer dog food company.
Liam Bolton
Principal Product Designer
Liam Bolton is a Principal Product Designer at Ramp, focusing on Admin Experience and building AI-native product foundations. He has spent nearly four years defining and evolving Ramp’s core platform as the company scaled. Prior to Ramp, Liam worked at Shopify, Ada, and with early-stage startups focused on building thoughtful, durable products from the ground up.
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Event Overview
What happens when AI shapes every brief, concept, and prototype? In this session, Jason and Liam share how Ramp is evolving its design practice around AI, using different tools at different stages of the process.
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AI at the Periphery vs AI at the Core
Explore how AI has evolved from a late-stage helper into a starting point for discovery and iteration. Learn where AI adds the most leverage in research, exploration, and product thinking, and where designers must continue to lead with judgment and intent.
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Prototyping with AI
A behind-the-scenes look at how Ramp’s design team use different AI tools at different stages of prototyping. From quick exploration with lightweight tools to high-fidelity prototypes that bring product vision to life, Jason and Liam share how AI accelerates feedback loops, strengthens collaboration
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Designing AI-Native Products and Ways of Working
What changes when products and design workflows are built around AI? Jason and Liam share how Ramp designs AI-powered experiences with clear human–AI boundaries, while evolving rituals, documentation, and collaboration to keep craft, ethics, and judgment at the centre.
Details of the Evening
What's Included
Gourmet Light Refreshments – Enjoy a curated selection of artisanal bites and small plates, perfect for connecting with colleagues.
Settle in for easy conversation and good company in a warm, welcoming space. With a thoughtful selection of beer and wine on hand, it’s the perfect backdrop for winding down or catching up.
Have dietary restrictions?
To ensure we can accommodate your dietary needs, please inform us at least 48 hours before the workshop start date.
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