Speaking

I’m Christine Vallaure, founder of moonlearning.io, a learning platform where design meets code, and author of theSolo.io, a practical guide to building and running your own digital products.

In my talks, I speak about UI design, design–dev collaboration, and what it means to build with full creative and technical agency. You can find a complete outline of topics and samples below. 

I’ve taken the stage at global events including 2x Figma Config (San Francisco), Smashing Conf (New York, Freiburg, Antwerp & Amsterdam), Awwwards, Beyond Tellerrand (Berlin), UX London, and many more. 

I am based in Madrid an happy to present in English, German, and Spanish.

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Topics

I speak about UI design, especially where it intersects with code, and my journey building digital products solo. My talks are clear, practical, and lighthearted—rooted in curiosity and a deep respect for craft. I aim to make complex ideas feel simple and leave people with something they can use and the spark to dig deeper. 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.

Make it Real

Build, launch and grow your own digital products as a company of one

Personal / Entrepreneurial / Inspiring

The startup story we hear most often—get funded, grow fast, exit—is not the only path. My own journey thrived only when I let go of that pressure. Instead of chasing rapid growth, I chose to stay small, focusing on organic growth and profitability from day one. And in doing so, I found something unexpected: a deep satisfaction in the daily building process.

With today’s tools, automation, and AI, running a digital product—full-time or on the side—is more accessible than ever. You don’t need to code, raise money, or hire a team to get started. This talk offers a real-world perspective on what intentional, sustainable growth can look like and why building independently is becoming a smart, creative, and rewarding way to work.

Who Builds Now

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

Future of Work / Tech Culture / Product Innovation

We are in the middle of a transformation, not just in technology but in mindset. What once required a team, funding, and permission can now be done by individuals with speed, autonomy, and far fewer barriers to entry. This change is redefining who holds the power to create and marks a fundamental shift in the ownership of digital creation.

This talk examines what happens when individuals who never considered themselves builders acquire the tools and confidence to take on that role. It looks at how this new dynamic is expanding who gets to build and how it is reshaping innovation, early-stage entrepreneurship, and the way modern teams think about talent and velocity.

(Talk in the making)

Booking

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

[email protected]

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Madrid, Spain