What to look forward to
The Design Project will share its process for preparing designers to design with code, offering a look at its approach this fall.
Inside the event
The Design Project Hackathon
Join us **in person hackathon event at the California College of the Arts (CCA) on November 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM (Pacific Time)** for a tangible workshop to learn how to "design with code".
This event will be led by **Dianne Alter, Co-founder of The Design Project. She will do a deep dive into the creative process and learn how to craft powerful, engaging designs using AI**.
Hosted by the **California College of the Arts Design Strategy MBA Program**, this hackathon is a great chance to connect and create.
We will be in Room N200 in the new Doubl Ground building on the 2nd floor.
Tools we'll use
- Claude Code
- Cursor (AI-powered code editor)
- Figma MCP (connects your designs to AI)
- GitHub (to ship your code)
Come prepared
Watch this video to set up your environment before the workshop: https://youtu.be/nbnD2h4IP8I
Bring your laptop and an open mind, you'll leave with real code in the browser.
People on the program
- Dianne Alter
California College of the Arts (CCA)
145 Hooper Street, Class Room N200, San Francisco, CA 94107, US. Confirm the venue with the organizer before traveling.
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Last checked: Nov 4, 2026. Confirm current availability before making plans.
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