Upskilling Creatives in AI: Workshop Series Wrap-Up

That’s a wrap on our Upskilling Creatives workshops!
Over the past weeks, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming a diverse and inspiring group of learners and professionals in the fields of Design and Applied Arts!
Together, we explored the potential and challenges of integrating Generative AI into creative practice.
From technical deep-dives into diffusion models to legal insights, hands-on design applications, critical thinking, and prompt-crafting strategies—each session brought fresh knowledge, new perspectives, and vibrant discussions.
A heartfelt thank you to all our presenters who generously shared their expertise:
🔹 Giorgos Nikolaou – Introduction to Diffusion-Based Generative Models
🔹 Ioanna Kyriakidou & Christos Chiotis – The Legal Perspective of Generative AI in Design
🔹 Yana Klimava – Exploring Generative AI in the Context of Design and Creativity
🔹 Tim Neumann – AI-Powered UI Design
🔹 Alexia Achilleos – Critical Perspectives on Generative AI for Creatives: Power, Culture, and Local Context
🔹 Symeon Retalis – Crafting Creativity: Mastering Prompt Writing with Gen-AI Tools
And of course, a massive THANK YOU to our 35+ amazing participants—artists, designers, researchers, engineers, lawyers, and creatives from all walks of life. Your enthusiasm, curiosity, and engagement were the driving force behind the program’s success. 
This project was made possible with funding from Cyprus University of Technology / Τεχνολογικό Πανεπιστήμιο Κύπρου and CYENS Centre of Excellence
Stay tuned—this is just the beginning.