The Product Toolkit: Tools vs. Products

In an era of non-deterministic AI, the tools we choose (and the way we use them) shape our product culture as much as our roadmap. Join us for the next instalment of The Product Toolbox: Tools vs. Products, an in-person workshop with Randall Herd (VP Marketing, Arkhet) that connects psychological safety and feedback loops with a fresh “tools vs. products” lens.

This session isn’t about textbook building, it’s about real, repeatable patterns you can use the next day. You’ll walk through a structured idea-generation and refinement exercise that delays judgment long enough to uncover better options, plus see a live demonstration of AI-assisted visual prototyping that helps teams bring UX ideas to life without getting stuck in pixel-pushing or prompt paralysis.

By the end of the session, you’ll leave with:

• A repeatable pattern for running fast, humane prototypes

• A framework for connecting tools to outcomes

• A live demo of AI-assisted visual prototyping in action

• Practical takeaways you can use on your team right away

Tickets:

• $15 (members)

• $30 (non-members)

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The Speaker:

Randall Herd
VP Marketing
Arkhet

Randall is a founding member of Arkhet, where he blends product strategy, human-centric design, and emerging technologies to help teams rapidly explore and validate ideas. With two decades in product, communications, and leadership roles at global brands, Randall has seen firsthand how tools shape team culture, creativity, and product outcomes.

At Arkhet, he’s focused on building visual tools to make prototyping lightweight and fun (and without sacrificing human agency) so teams can validate and build faster. Whether he’s talking shop on podcasts or experimenting with new design-tech combos, Randall brings a thoughtful, human-centered perspective to how teams build the next big thing. When not at Arkhet, you'll probably find him with his family, in a book, or in the forest.

Who Is This For?

• Senior/Intermediate PMs

• Junior PMs

The Schedule:

• 5:00 PM: Doors Open (check-in & connection)

• 5:30 PM: Introductions & Discussions

• 6:00 PM: The Product Toolbox Workshop (hands-on)

• 7:30 PM: Q&A & Key Takeaways

• 8:00 PM: Post-Event Social at King Eddy

 

Connect with product professionals, build skills that matter, and get ready to bring your next big idea to life. Product Calgary is the coolest place for Product People to hang out!