Past event · San Diego
Designing Our Digital World - Digital Day at San Diego Design Week (Free)
When: Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:00 AM (Pacific)
Where: Qualcomm, San Diego
Hosted by: Qualcomm & UCSD
Cost: Ticketed
Join Qualcomm and the UC San Diego Design Lab for Digital Design Day, part of San Diego Design Week 2026, and end it with a UX Speakeasy hosted Happy Hour.
This event brings together students, designers, researchers, technologists, and industry professionals to explore how emerging technologies are shaping the future of digital experiences. Throughout the day, attendees will have opportunities to connect with the San Diego design community through design showcases, panel discussions, workshops, speed mentoring, networking, and a career fair hosted at Qualcomm's San Diego campus.
Whether you're interested in the intersection between AI and User Experience (UX), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Product Design, Design Systems, or Human-Centered Design Digital Design Day offers an opportunity to learn from professionals working at the intersection of design and technology.
Attendees will have the chance to:
Explore design showcases and demonstrations
Participate in discussions about designing with AI
Connect with Qualcomm employees and industry leaders
Take part in speed mentoring sessions
Network with members of the San Diego design community
Learn about careers and opportunities at Qualcomm
We welcome university students, recent graduates, early-career professionals, experienced designers, researchers, and members of the broader design community who are interested in how design and technology come together to solve real-world challenges.