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Design is not just about usability, it’s also about psychological support and human well-being. Many designers know this, but achieving these goals can be surprisingly difficult. When the focus is often on optimizing efficiency, how can designers change their approach to be more supportive of modern user needs?
Learn and be inspired by Global Award-Winning UX/UI and Graphic Design Projects in Social Service. This 1-hour online lecture will explore how both UX/UI and graphic design have been leveraged in global award-winning projects to create impactful social services. The lecture will feature 2 distinguished experts from the design industry, each with a record of excellence in international design competitions. Attendees will gain practical knowledge of the role of design in addressing social challenges, such as healthcare, education, and community service. The session will also cover the essentials of participating in global design competitions and the process of publishing design work in reputable journals.
In Fall 2023, we’re successfully held our 8-week Mentorship Program—The launch of our 8-week Mentorship Program marks the beginning of an innovative pilot initiative aimed at connecting interaction designers at every stage of their careers with experienced design mentors.
An eye-opening documentary that explores the transformative power of big data in the context of user experience design
This eye-opening film explores the hidden biases in algorithms and artificial intelligence (AI) systems that affect our daily lives. By watching and discussing "Coded Bias", we will gain a deeper understanding of how algorithms and AI can perpetuate systemic biases and discrimination, and how we can design more ethical and inclusive systems.
We'll be watching Design for All, a documentary by Target.
Have you ever wondered how an inclusive approach to design affects culture and improves the ways we relate to the built environment, to our communities, and to one another? The inclusive approach to design at Target is part of a much larger story about how the design industry is evolving, creating better solutions that meet the needs of more people, of more abilities.
We'll be watching Connecting, a documentary about the trends and future of UX/UI and interaction design.
Have you ever wondered about the future of interaction/UX design? The 18-minute "Connecting" documentary is an exploration of the future of Interaction Design and User Experience from some of the industry's thought leaders.
What’s more terrifying than putting a spotlight on our most cringeworthy blunders, flops, and oops moments? Bring a beverage and join us for a night of facing our fears and embracing our fails.
We'll be watching two of the UX TED Talks that every designer needs to watch: Simplicity Sells by David Pogue (2006) and The Impact of Persuasion by Don Norman (2011)
The fine line between success and failure for companies is innovation — without digital transformation, organizations can adapt or collapse. In Transformation by Design, a documentary short film by InVision, we traveled from the Hollywood hills to the fields of a family farm to explore how digital transformation is bringing design closer to the center of every business
Join IxDA Seattle for Movie Club, where we watch and discuss a design related movie or documentary. This month, we'll be watching the documentary Squads, a Documentary by InVision
Join IxDA Seattle for Movie Club, where we watch and discuss a design related movie or documentary. This month, we'll be watching the documentary Design & Thinking, directed by Mu-Ming Tsai.
Join IxDA Seattle for Movie Club, where we watch and discuss a design related movie or documentary. This month, we'll be watching Atari: Game Over, directed by Zak Penn.
