We will use Speculative Design to create Design Fictions through hands-on facilitated activities to explore decolonized UX design by imagining alternative futures and examining how current design practices can perpetuate colonial legacies. The goal of the workshop is to spark creative thinking, critical reflection, and actionable insights on how to build more equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive digital experiences today by imagining the future. Regular Ticket: $25 Discounted Ticket 30% Discount for Students/Unemployed using promo code STUDENT30 Workshop by Kerry Harmer (She/Her) Innovation designer and Ignition Leader, KPMG Kerry is the Innovation Designer and KPMG Ignition Leader. Kerry helps clients solve complex business challenges using innovation methods grounded in Design Thinking. Kerry leverages her extensive background in research and facilitating innovation through human centred design, design thinking, speculative design, and the creative process which is augmented by her skills in emerging technologies and prototyping. Kerry has a Master of Industrial Design and spent many years teaching all facets of design in higher education and as a consultant, leading design-led innovation with clients in a variety of industries.
We will use Speculative Design to create Design Fictions through hands-on facilitated activities to explore decolonized UX design by imagining alternative futures and examining how current design practices can perpetuate colonial legacies. The goal of the workshop is to spark creative thinking, critical reflection, and actionable insights on how to build more equitable, inclusive, and culturally sensitive digital experiences today by imagining the future.
Regular Ticket: $25
Discounted Ticket 30% Discount for Students/Unemployed using promo code STUDENT30
Workshop by Kerry Harmer (She/Her)
Innovation designer and Ignition Leader, KPMG
Kerry is the Innovation Designer and KPMG Ignition Leader. Kerry helps clients solve complex business challenges using innovation methods grounded in Design Thinking. Kerry leverages her extensive background in research and facilitating innovation through human centred design, design thinking, speculative design, and the creative process which is augmented by her skills in emerging technologies and prototyping. Kerry has a Master of Industrial Design and spent many years teaching all facets of design in higher education and as a consultant, leading design-led innovation with clients in a variety of industries.
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