A 4-week live creative lab designed for creatives, designers, and brand builders ready to move beyond static visuals and into immersive, interactive experiences.
This is a guided lab for creatives who want to:
Design with intention using emerging tools
Build culturally grounded, interactive experiences
Understand when immersive tech adds real value
Future-proof their creative practice
What Makes This Different
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.
Who This Is For
Designers & digital artists
Brand builders & marketers
Content creators & storytellers
Cultural creatives curious about AR & AI
Anyone ready to move from static design to interactive experiences
Meet Your Instructor:
Bonito Thompson | Founder, Don Dada Creative Agency
6x Award winning creative entrepreneur fusing culture, art, and tech to create immersive experiences. Bonito Thompson is the Founder and CEO at DonDada Creative Agency, the Caribbean’s first AR design studio. He is known for fusing technology, culture, and art into immersive brand experiences for clients such as Mastercard LATAM, Sagicor, Jamaica Tourist Board, Audi, Reggae Sumfest, Red Stripe, and KFC.
His work has been showcased internationally, including multiple exhibitions at Miami Art Basel, and he has collaborated with Grammy-winning artists like Common, Damian Marley, Sean Paul, and Spice, establishing him as a visionary at the intersection of art, technology, and Caribbean storytelling.
Our Premier 4-Part Series Bundle!
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.
Session 1: Web AR and AI design fundamentals for immersive experiences
Session 2: AI-assisted artwork creation using Midjourney
Session 3: Designing expressive AI avatars for branding and storytelling
Session 4: Creating custom TikTok filters for audience engagement
Full Series Access: $299
Valued at $428 individually | Saves $129 - about 30% off!!
Early Access Bundle: $279 (Until January 23rd 11:59 PM ET)
Session I: Web AR & AI in Design
Date: February 5th 2026
Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm ET
Cost: $125 (Value: $199)
About: This session introduces Web-based Augmented Reality and AI as accessible tools for designers, artists, and brands, without the need for complex app builds. Participants explore how Web AR is currently being used in marketing campaigns, exhibitions, product launches, and cultural storytelling, alongside AI workflows that accelerate ideation and prototyping. The focus is on practical use cases, not theory, showing how creatives can layer interactivity onto physical or digital assets using today’s tools.
What You Take Away:
A clear understanding of what Web AR is and how it differs from app-based AR
Real-world examples of how brands and artists are using Web AR right now
An overview of AI tools that support faster concept development and design iteration
Strategic insight into when AR adds value versus when it is just a gimmick
Insight on how to design your very own web AR advertising asset
Examples of Thing$ 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 II: Graphic/Artwork Design with Midjourney
Date: February 12th 2026
Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm ET
Cost: $99 (Value: $199)
About: This hands-on session focuses on using Midjourney as a serious design tool for creating artwork intended for AR, branding, and digital experiences. Participants learn how to prompt with intention, refine outputs, and design visuals that are usable, not just aesthetically interesting. The session emphasizes building artwork that can translate across formats, from static posters to AR-activated pieces.
What You Take Away:
A structured approach to prompting Midjourney for design-ready visuals
Techniques for creating consistent visual styles and characters
Guidance on designing artwork (specifically for AR activation)
Tips on exporting and preparing assets for real-world use
A clearer sense of how AI-generated art fits into professional creative workflows
Examples of Thing$ You can Do After This Session:
Design a brand identity system in hours
Build characters and worlds for storytelling campaigns, graphic novels etc
Session III: Design an AI Avatar using Nano Banana
Date: February 19th 2026
Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm ET
Cost: $79 (Value: $199)
About: AI avatars are quickly becoming tools for branding, storytelling, and digital presence. This session explores how creatives can design avatars that feel intentional and aligned with brand identity rather than generic. Using Nano Banana, participants walk through the process of creating expressive AI avatars and discuss how they are being used today in marketing, content creation, and immersive experiences.
What You Take Away:
An introduction to AI avatars and current industry use cases
Step-by-step guidance on creating an avatar using Nano Banana
Insight into designing avatars that reflect cultural nuance and personality
Ideas for using avatars in campaigns, social content, and AR experiences
A framework for deciding when avatars enhance brand storytelling
Examples of Thing$ 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 III: How to Create your Own Tik Tok Filter
Date: February 26th 2026
Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm ET
Cost: $125 (Value: $199)
About: This session breaks down the process of creating custom TikTok filters as a creative and marketing tool. Participants learn how filters are used by brands, artists, and cultural movements to drive engagement and visibility. The focus is on understanding the logic behind filters, designing with intention, and aligning creative concepts with platform behavior.
What You Take Away:
A practical overview of how TikTok filters are created and approved
An understanding of what makes a filter shareable and culturally resonant
Guidance on aligning filter design with brand or artistic goals
Examples of successful filter campaigns and why they worked
Confidence to experiment with interactive social experiences
Examples of Thing$ You can Do After This Session:
Create experiential filters for events and activations
Build cultural commentary or artistic statements that spread organically
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.