Speaking

I’m Christine Vallaure, founder of moonlearning.io, and author of theSolo.io. I teach UI design, Figma, code and product building shaped by the newest wave of AI, helping people cut through the overwhelm and step into real making.

On stage (and podcasts), I speak about design–dev collaboration and the rise of independent builders in an AI-driven world.

I’ve spoken at global events including (2x) Figma Config in San Francisco, (5x) Smashing Conf in New York, Freiburg, Antwerp and Amsterdam, Awwwards, Beyond Tellerrand in Berlin, UX London, Content Convention and many others.

I’m German, spent my formative years in the UK, and now call Madrid home. I present in English, German and Spanish.

Contact

[email protected]  &  LinkedIn

Current Talks

I speak about UI design and how it meets code, about building digital products as a solo creator, and about the new era of independent builders shaped by AI. My talks stay clear, practical and lighthearted, grounded in curiosity and a real respect for craft. I focus on making complex ideas feel simple, giving people something they can use and a spark to explore further. Each talk gets thoughtfully adapted to the specific audience.

The Invisible Divide

Understanding Layout Between UI Design and Code

Technical / Figma / CSS / Design - Dev Collaboration

Designers and developers often approach layout with different mental models, especially around grids, spacing, and responsiveness. That disconnect leads to friction and broken expectations.

In this talk, we look at layout from both sides: CSS Grid, Flexbox, and Container Queries from the code side, and Figma and Penpot from the design side. This is not about handoff perfection, but about building shared understanding and better outcomes through clearer collaboration.

The Power of One: Who Builds Now?

The Rise of Independent Builders in a Post-Gatekeeper World.

Inspiring / Future of Work / Tech Culture /  Change

Today’s AI debate is loud, but the real shift is quieter and far more interesting. It’s not just what we build that’s changing, but who gets to build. AI, no-code tools and modern workflows now give individuals and small teams powers once reserved for big organisations.

In this talk, Christine cuts through the noise and shows how these tools actually work and why they open the door for a new wave of independent creators. With clarity, humour and a maker’s eye, she explains how AI reshapes the creative process and why owning the core is becoming a real advantage. Sharing her own story as a solo builder, as well as a look at a future where anyone can build. A reminder of the joy and autonomy that come with making things yourself.

Stop Talking. Start Building.

From Idea to Your Own Shipped Product

Product Building / AI / Non-Technical / Hands-on

Building digital products no longer requires deep technical knowledge, large teams, or long planning cycles. In this fast-paced, practical talk, Christine breaks down what it actually takes to go from idea to shipped product today.

She cuts through the AI noise and shows how anyone can start building. Which tools truly help, including platforms like Lovable, what can realistically be built on your own, and how people across roles and backgrounds can turn ideas into real products. A hype-free talk that opens eyes and pushes a non-technical audience past curiosity and into actually making things.
(New! In the making)

I complement my speaking with live and online workshops on Figma and building with AI.

Booking

If you'd like me to speak at your conference, please get in touch.
I present in English, German, and Spanish. 

[email protected]

LinkedIn

Madrid, Spain