Design Beyond Boundaries is a collaborative event hosted by Friends of Figma Bhilai and IIT Bhilai, scheduled for 13th September 2025. The event will explore the future of design through Figma, AI, and industry-driven workflows.

With interactive talks, real-world case studies, and a hands-on Figma Make Workshop, students will gain industry exposure, practical skills, and career readiness. It’s a unique opportunity to connect with design professionals, peers, and explore how collaboration and emerging technologies are shaping the next wave of product design.

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Event Agenda

3:00 PM – 3:10 PM | Introduction to Friends of Figma Bhilai

• Who we are and our community vision.

• Why this event matters for aspiring designers and developers.

3:10 PM – 3:45 PM | From Analogies to Insights: Exploring UX, Brands & Behaviour

• How UX, branding, and behavioral design intersect to create meaningful experiences.

• Understanding design beyond visuals: strategy, perception, and psychology.

• Real-world analogies to connect design principles with everyday interactions.

3:45 PM – 4:20 PM | Product Teams in Action: From Design to Delivery

• Step-by-step walkthrough of an industry-standard product workflow.

• How cross-functional product teams (designers, developers, and stakeholders) collaborate.

• Breaking silos: teamwork strategies and communication practices.

• Real-world case examples of end-to-end product collaboration.

4:20 PM – 4:50 PM | Accelerating Design with AI

• How AI is changing the design landscape.

• Tools and plugins to boost design efficiency and creativity.

4:50 PM – 5:20 PM | Break

5:20 PM – 5:45 PM | Design Meets Code: Fixing the Gap

• Why pixel-perfect Figma designs often break during development.

• Common design mistakes that frustrate developers.

• Dev shortcuts that ruin design quality.

• Hands-on: Fixing a messy UI to see how cleaner design = cleaner code.

5:45 PM – 6:15 PM | Figma Make Workshop

• Hands-on session on how to leverage Figma for design and prototyping.

• Tips for creating effective and scalable design systems.

The event is open to all age groups and domains.