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Startup Madeira UPTalks # 2 > Design: Beyond the Prompt

7 September, 2026

The second session, "Startup Madeira UPTalks > Design: Beyond the Prompt" , will take place on 1 October at 4:00 p.m. at Startup Madeira. This event is focused on sharing knowledge in the areas of entrepreneurship, innovation, investment and technology, bringing together participants from local entrepreneurial communities and those involved in the Digital Nomads Madeira Islands project.

"Design: Beyond the Prompt" is the theme of this #2ª edition, which starts from the idea that, in a world where anyone can generate images in seconds, design remains much more than just a prompt. 

For this edition, the participation of Meera Patel, has already been confirmed. As one of the featured speakers, she will lead a discussion on creativity, branding, and the importance of strategic thinking in the age of artificial intelligence.

Still within this field, topics such as visual identity and product design, Figma, and production using Artificial Intelligence and data will be explored by Jasmine Cheloud and Greg Hadala.

Participants in this session, which will be conducted in English, will also have the opportunity to use Startup Madeira’s coworking space between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. This collaborative working environment will allow them to get to know the incubator, build new connections, and discover some of the projects and startups currently being developed within our incubation programme. The session will conclude with a networking opportunity, fostering the exchange of ideas and strengthening relationships between members of the local and international ecosystems.

Speakers

Greg Hadala

Product Design & Dev for Pyth

Jasmine Cheloud

Designer

Meera Patel

Creative Consultant

Agenda

14:00 >
Working Space @ Startup Madeira
Campus da Penteada, Piso -1
16:00 >
Startup Madeira UPTalks > Design: Beyond the Prompt
Opening Remarks by Startup Madeira
16:10 > 
Talk 1: From Figma to Production with AI and Data 
A practical look at shipping digital products when one person can design, build and measure.
Greg Hadala
16:30 >
Talk 2: Product Language and the Power of our Subconsciousness
Jasmine Cheloud
16:50 >
Talk 3: Why We Buy With Our Eyes: The Fast Psychology of Design
Why do certain products appear more expensive, trustworthy or appealing - even when the underlying brand is exactly the same?
Meera Patel
17:10 >
Networking 
18:00 > 
End of Session

Registrations

This session is aimed at local and international entrepreneurs, digital nomads, remote workers, founders, developers, creatives, students, and anyone with an interest in the topic.

Participation in the event is free of charge, but registration is required.

This session is organised by Startup Madeira, in partnership with Madeira Friends and Digital Nomads Madeira Islands.