Future Fused Design Studio: Where Culture, AR & AI Collide

A live series exploring how emerging tools like Web AR, generative AI, avatars, and social filters are reshaping art, culture, commerce.

This four-session experience is designed by Carib Biz Network and Don Dada Creative Agency for creatives, designers, brand builders, and digital storytellers who want to move beyond static visuals and into immersive, interactive design. This live series explores how emerging tools like Web AR, generative AI, avatars, and social filters are reshaping how art, culture, and brands are experienced in real time.

Participants will learn how to design with intention using today’s most relevant creative technologies, while grounding their work in storytelling, identity, and cultural relevance.

Dates

• Masterclass 1 (Feb 26th, 2026) : Web AR and AI in Design
• Masterclass 2 (Mar 12th,2026 ): Artwork Design with Midjourney
• Masterclass 3 (Mar 26th, 2026) : Designing an AI avatar using Nano Banana for branding and storytelling
• Masterclass 4 (Apr 9th, 2026): How to Create Your Own TikTok filter

Note: This Eventbrite listing uses the first session date as an anchor. All registered participants will receive calendar invites and links for each session separately.

Who This Is Series For

This is not a surface-level introduction or a trend-chasing workshop. It is a guided lab for creatives who want to future-proof their skills, expand their creative toolkit, and understand how AR and AI are already being used in marketing, art, and digital culture.

• Designers and digital artists
• Brand builders and marketers
• Content creators and storytellers
• Cultural creatives curious about AR and AI
• Anyone ready to move from static design to interactive experiences

Session 1: Web AR & AI in design

Date: February 26th 2026

Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm ET

Cost: $125 (Value: $199)

This session introduces Web-based Augmented Reality and AI as accessible tools for designers, artists, and brands, without the need for complex app builds. Participants explore how Web AR is currently being used in marketing campaigns, exhibitions, product launches, and cultural storytelling, alongside AI workflows that accelerate ideation and prototyping. The focus is on practical use cases, not theory, showing how creatives can layer interactivity onto physical or digital assets using today’s tools.

What You Take Away

• A clear understanding of what Web AR is and how it differs from app-based AR
• Real-world examples of how brands and artists are using Web AR right now
• An overview of AI tools that support faster concept development and design iteration
• Strategic insight into when AR adds value versus when it is just a gimmick
• Insight on how to design your very own web AR advertising asset
  

Examples of Cool Things You can Do After This Session

• Create interactive marketing experiences that you can monetize
• Bring your artworks to life allowing persons to view your pieces in innovative ways
• Evaluate and pitch AR projects strategically

Session 2: Graphic/ARtwork Design with Midjourney

Date: March 12th 2026

Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm ET

Cost: $99 (Value: $199)

This hands-on session focuses on using Midjourney as a serious design tool for creating artwork intended for AR, branding, and digital experiences. Participants learn how to prompt with intention, refine outputs, and design visuals that are usable, not just aesthetically interesting. The session emphasizes building artwork that can translate across formats, from static posters to AR-activated pieces.

What You Take Away

• A structured approach to prompting Midjourney for design-ready visuals
• Techniques for creating consistent visual styles and characters
• Guidance on designing artwork (specifically for AR activation)
• Tips on exporting and preparing assets for real-world use
• A clearer sense of how AI-generated art fits into professional creative workflows

Examples of Cool Things You can Do After This Session

• Design a brand identity system in hours
• Build characters and worlds for storytelling campaigns, graphic novels etc

Session 3: Design an AI Avatar using Nano Banana

Date: March 26th 2026

Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm ET

Cost: $79 (Value: $199)

AI avatars are quickly becoming tools for branding, storytelling, and digital presence. This session explores how creatives can design avatars that feel intentional and aligned with brand identity rather than generic. Using Nano Banana, participants walk through the process of creating expressive AI avatars and discuss how they are being used today in marketing, content creation, and immersive experiences.

What You Take Away

• An introduction to AI avatars and current industry use cases
• Step-by-step guidance on creating an avatar using Nano Banana
• Insight into designing avatars that reflect cultural nuance and personality
• Ideas for using avatars in campaigns, social content, and AR experiences
• A framework for deciding when avatars enhance brand storytelling

Examples of Cool Things You can Do After This Session

• Launch a virtual brand ambassador or spokesperson
• Develop culturally resonant characters for global campaigns
• Build a content creation system using your avatar as the host

Session 4: How to Create your Own Tik Tok Filter

Date: April 9th 2026

Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm ET

Cost: $125 (Value: $199)

This session breaks down the process of creating custom TikTok filters as a creative and marketing tool. Participants learn how filters are used by brands, artists, and cultural movements to drive engagement and visibility. The focus is on understanding the logic behind filters, designing with intention, and aligning creative concepts with platform behavior.

What You Take Away

• A practical overview of how TikTok filters are created and approved
• An understanding of what makes a filter shareable and culturally resonant
• Guidance on aligning filter design with brand or artistic goals
• Examples of successful filter campaigns and why they worked
• Confidence to experiment with interactive social experiences

Examples of Cool Things You can Do After This Session

• Create experiential filters for events and activations
• Build cultural commentary or artistic statements that spread organically

Grab The Full Series Bundle Package Investment!!!!

Full Series Access: $299

• (Valued at $428 individually) | (Saves $129 - about 30% off!!)

Early Access Bundle: $279 Limited quantity!!!!

This bundle is ideal for participants who want continuity, deeper skill-building, and a cohesive understanding of how these tools work together in real creative workflows.

These sessions are designed as live creative labs, not passive webinars. Real-time walkthroughs, discussion, and creative context are a core part of the experience.

Miss A Session? We know schedules can shift.

When you purchase any session, you’ll receive access to session replays, so you never miss the full experience.