AI Tools for Designers
with Tauri Stclaire
Prompt Like a Pro
Tauri Stclaire
March 31, 2026 01:00 PM EDT
March 31, 2026 01:00 PM EDT
Virtual
Remember learning how to work with search engines so you could find what you needed on the vast plains of the internet? Now AI has hit the scene and the nuances of that skill have multiplied.
If you want the answers you actually need, you’ve got to learn how to ask for them. Prompt engineering isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a skill, a craft, and yes, a little bit of an art. In this session, we’ll help you sift through the hype and start talking to LLMs to get the best results. The bonus is: A lot of what you’ll learn will help you get more done at work with your human peers, too!
Here’s what we’ll cover:
- Prompt Engineering 101 – How to design inputs that actually produce the outputs you want, from role instructions to constraints, examples, and format requests.
- From Vague → Improved → Excellent – Watch real prompts evolve and see why small tweaks make a huge difference.
- Good vs. Bad Prompts – Learn to spot the difference by examples, so you can avoid wasted time and frustration.
- Common Prompt Mistakes & How to Fix Them – Overloading, missing definitions, hidden assumptions, too many options, and more.
- Level Up Your Workflow – Understand how to move from “chat skill” to real-world application: vibe coding, building system prompts, integrating AI into products, and using it like a developer would.
No fluff, no hype, just actionable strategies for harnessing the AI revolution for your benefit.
Meet The Speaker
Tauri Stclaire
Enrollment Counselor, Instructor, and Mentor for Skillcrush Coding
Tauri’s “break into tech” story began at Skillcrush—and now she helps others write their own! After ten years as a Front Desk Admin, she made the leap into tech and now guides students through the Break Into Tech program with empathy, structure, and insight. A proud queer Latina, Tauri’s mission is to open doors for underrepresented communities in tech. When she’s off the clock, she’s cooking, hiking, or out on the dance floor.
