Aug 14, 2026

AI, Ethics and the Future of Design

Andrew Boardman RGD, Manoverboard Inc. and Emma Segal RGD

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Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the way designers work, creating new opportunities while raising new questions about creativity, authorship, ethics and professional responsibility. Join Andrew Boardman and Emma Segal for an open conversation exploring the RGD's AI Policy, the recent additions to the Code of Ethics related to AI and how these principles apply to the realities of design practice today.

This webinar will take the form of a candid discussion, examining different perspectives on AI adoption, the opportunities and challenges it presents and the role designers can play in using these tools responsibly.

After attending this session, you will have a better understanding of:
• the key principles behind the RGD's AI Policy and recent AI-related updates to the Code of Ethics.
• how to navigate ethical considerations when incorporating AI into design workflows.
• how to evaluate the opportunities and risks AI presents for designers and design teams.
• how to apply practical approaches for using AI responsibly while maintaining professional standards.

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Andrew Boardman RGD

Manoverboard Inc.

I coach designers and creative professionals navigating change, supporting them in their work, lives and careers. I also write Dear Designer, a weekly love letter to designers, artists and those searching for what comes next. I also actively design and art direct with a focus on creating visual identities and websites for progressive organizations that seek tight, typographically-focused design. For 20 years I was the founder of Manoverboard, the first Certified B Corporation in Manitoba. During that time, I taught design at the University of Manitoba and Red River College, and co-founded a design scholarship that ran for five years. I currently serve on the board of the RGD and the Canadian Typography Archives. Lately I've been making odd but hopefully useful painted clay objects. Somehow I've also become a gym rat since moving to Montreal in 2024.

Emma Segal RGD
Emma Segal is a designer, researcher, and creative leader with 20+ years of experience at the intersection of design, sustainability, and organizational transformation. Her work spans consumer product design, manufacturing, experiential education and systems-informed initiatives for international NGOs, government agencies, universities and corporations. Specializing in turning complex sustainability and circular economy challenges into actionable design solutions, Emma's approach combines real-world design experience backed by academic research as a PhD candidate to ensure interventions are both innovative and evidence-based. Her research into sustainable design policies for governments and corporations works towards models that more effectively facilitate transitions to circular products, services and business transformations. Emma also shares insights globally through workshops, guest lectures at academic institutions, conferences and events. 

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