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DQ isn’t just a design meetup but was an idea pitched by Mr. Aravinth Sivasamboo, CEO of Bix Bytes Solutions, the parent company of Cocogrid. The event helped our UI/UX community to create a better network by providing a platform to bring out creativity and make it memorable. The DQ event was packed with industry leaders, like-minded designers, and inspiring voices. We gathered 25 attendees at the first event and exceeded 100 attendees in the second.

The first Design Quest (DQ) 2023 took place on March 11, at Ocean Pearl Mangalore. Design leaders like Jeevan Lazarus, a UX Designer, working as a Product Designer at a startup, dispersed his knowledge on the power of emotion in design. Pradeep Bhat provided a better view of design systems. Sheshachal Joshi Product designer at the same startup, focuses on creating exceptional user experiences. He offered his expertise in mastering the basics of UX/UI design, while Sridara A, Lead UX/UI designer at Media Shark, conducted an insightful design concepts workshop. Rashmi Prabhu and Maniraj Putharan from Cocogrid shared their expertise on the topics of design thinking mindset and UX maturity.

After the success of DQ 2023, Cocogrid hosted Design Quest 2024 on February 24, at MITE (Mangalore Institute of Technology and Engineering) College. The aim was to make it even bigger and attract more participants. Organizing this event was no easy feat, but our Cocogrid team excelled in every aspect. We showcased our expertise in branding, social media, and event management, delivering a memorable experience. Our branding team incorporated local patterns, creating a captivating brand identity. We developed a user-friendly website for registrations, garnering over 100+ sign-ups. Our social media campaigns reached 4,000+ people, and our dedicated website, <a href='https://www.thedezignquest.com' target='_blank'>thedezignquest</a> was a key promotional tool. Cocogrid's meticulous planning and collaboration with speakers and the venue team ensured a seamless event that attendees will cherish.

The occasion included keynote speeches, interactive sessions, and short talks from external speakers such as Pramod Sinha from Sand Cup Design Studio, our main speaker who engaged the audience with a talk on ‘Design Outlook and Approach’. Followed by Punit Chawla, founder of Design Wings, who conducted an interactive session on 'When a Designer Builds a Business from Scratch - How A.I., Design Thinking & Tech Helps'. And Pradeep Bhat, CEO of Akruthi Design Studio took an interactive session on “Data Visualization and User Experience”.

Naveen Ferrao, head of Cocogrid, opened the event with an inspiring address that set a positive tone. Our Cocogrid speakers, Sanith Suvarna, Shashikant Kapikad, Rashmi Prabhu, and Maniraj Puthran, shared their valuable insights on a range of topics, including why digital transformation fails, AI in UI/UX design, What’s a problem, and Design Psychology with the Neuroscience of Awesome UX. Following Punit’s engaging session, Vinola Pinto and Kiran Kumar shared their expertise on the topic impact of bias in UX design and the Need for speed in design. To cap off the day, Naveen Ferrao moderated a panel discussion featuring Pramod, Punit, Pradeep, and Kiran Shetty (Head of AIOTRIX). The panelists explored the future of UI/UX, delving into concepts beyond screens and buttons. This discussion was a highlight of the event, generating significant interest from the audience. Attendees praised the event for its impact and the opportunity to network with design leaders and peers.

We are honored to have this day as this happened because of our Managing Director, Miss Asha, and CEO, Mr. Aravinth Sivasamboo. Moreover, even though they couldn’t be with us at the events, we thank them for giving us a great opportunity to increase awareness about the design community.

Cocogrid is committed to fostering the growth of the design community through ongoing events, workshops, and seminars. The success of this event has reinforced our dedication to creating a thriving design ecosystem through workshops, seminars, and future iterations of Design Quest.

DesignQuest 2K24 in Mangalore was exhilarating, connecting with industry leaders and fellow designers, brimming with insights, gratitude to Coco Grid team. Eagerly awaiting future editions! - Joel Kaleb Dias, UI UX Designer

I had the pleasure of attending a captivating UX/UI designers meetup organized by CocoGrid, and it was truly inspiring. The event brought together designers from different backgrounds and industries, creating a vibrant atmosphere of learning and collaboration. Insightful talks, valuable connections and energizing experience! - Deepak Kundar, Lead - Design Practice

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Did you know that companies using AI in design report a 37% increase in efficiency and a 20% boost in customer satisfaction. In today’s competitive market, staying ahead requires embracing groundbreaking technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI). This powerful tool is transforming business design strategies, unlocking unprecedented growth opportunities. However, ignoring AI could mean falling behind your competition and missing out on these advantages.

In this blog, we’ll delve into how AI can drive business growth through design and why integrating AI into your design process is crucial for staying competitive. We’ll also explore how leveraging existing AI tools can help businesses achieve faster, smarter, and more effective design solutions.

1. Personalize User Journeys: AI deciphers intricate user patterns to tailor experiences that feel uniquely crafted for everyone, boosting engagement and customer loyalty. 2. Empower Designers with Smart Tools: AI doesn't just automate; it enhances the creative process by offering intelligent suggestions, making design workflows more dynamic and inspired. 3. Uncover Hidden Market Opportunities: AI analyses data patterns to identify new trends and untapped market opportunities, enabling businesses to lead rather than follow. 4. Enhance Strategic Foresight: AI's predictive analytics give businesses the edge in anticipating future consumer desires and staying ahead of industry curves, turning insights into proactive strategies.

Ignoring AI in design can slow down innovation, increase costs, and reduce user engagement. Companies that fail to adopt AI risk missing out on emerging trends and falling behind competitors who leverage AI for efficiency and personalization. 1. Falling Behind the Innovation Curve: Companies using AI can innovate faster and offer modern, personalized services. Without AI, keeping up with such advancements becomes difficult.

2. Missing Emerging Trends: AI is excellent at spotting shifts in user preferences and market trends. Without it, businesses risk overlooking key opportunities that could boost growth. 3. Higher Operational Costs: Traditional design processes can take more time and resources. AI streamlines these workflows, cutting down on both time and expenses, and letting the team focus on more important tasks. 4. Lower User Engagement: Today’s users expect personalized experiences. Using AI helps meet these expectations, keeping engagement high and fostering loyalty.

Generative AI plays a crucial role in our design process, helping us brainstorm ideas, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency. By leveraging these tools, we ensure faster, smarter, and more innovative design solutions. 1. Figma with AI Plugins: Figma offers various AI-powered plugins that can automate repetitive tasks, suggest design improvements, and generate layouts, making the design process faster and more efficient. 2. Adobe Sensei: Adobe Sensei is integrated into Adobe's Creative Cloud and Experience Cloud, providing AI-driven features like auto-tagging images, font recognition, and layout suggestions to enhance creativity and speed up workflows. 3. Image Generation Tools: Tools like Leonardo AI, Open Art, Adobe Firefly, and Microsoft Designer AI are transforming the design process. These tools enable designers to quickly create high-quality visuals. They save time by automating image generation, provide inspiration for creative projects, and ensure efficiency with intuitive features for customizing outputs. 4. Uizard: Uizard is an AI tool that transforms hand-drawn sketches into digital designs, helping UX designers quickly prototype and test their ideas. 5. Generative AI Tools: Generative AI tools like Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, and Gemini are transforming workflows by streamlining brainstorming, gathering requirements, consolidating action items, and writing minutes of meetings [VP2] (MOM). These tools save time, foster collaboration, and ensure efficiency across various stages of design and development.

AI-driven design solutions are no longer optional but essential for businesses aiming to stay competitive. By integrating AI into your design process, you can unlock new levels of efficiency, creativity, and customer satisfaction. Our advanced AI-driven solutions are designed to help your business harness the full potential of AI in design, propelling you to the forefront of your industry. Embrace AI today and transform your design strategy to stay ahead in the game. We utilize the best AI tools and platforms to deliver faster, smarter, and more efficient design solutions tailored to your business needs.

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