UXin'/ Design thinking: THE method for creating a lasting impact

UXin'/ Design thinking: THE method for creating a lasting impact

We must design for the way people behave, not for how we would wish them to behave. — Don Norman

By Nomad Engineer: Kat Usop

Date and time

Friday, August 1 · 6 - 8pm AEST

Location

Sydney

. Sydney, NSW 00000 Australia

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Hello, SYDNEY Startups!

In a world that demands innovation, your startup needs a design approach that's as groundbreaking as your ideas. Design thinking philosophy moves beyond aesthetics, focusing on user needs and creating experiences that empower and inspire.

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This dynamic - virtual - lecture explores the crucial phase where ideas transform into solutions that truly matter. Building upon the foundational principles of Design Thinking, we will explore how a deep understanding of user needs, coupled with strategic design choices, leads to impactful outcomes in various contexts.

You will learn:

From Insights to Impact: How the "Define" and "Ideate" phases of Design Thinking lay the groundwork for impactful solutions by clearly articulating problems and generating diverse possibilities.
The Power of Prototyping for Validation: Moving beyond theoretical concepts to practical, iterative creation. We'll examine how low- and high-fidelity prototypes serve as powerful tools to test assumptions, gather feedback, and refine solutions for maximum effectiveness.
Measuring Success Beyond Aesthetics: Understanding key metrics and qualitative feedback loops that help assess the real-world impact of your designs on users, businesses, and society.
Designing for Diverse Contexts: Case studies and examples illustrating how impactful design principles are applied across various sectors, including healthcare, education, social good, and commercial products.
Ethical Considerations in Impactful Design: Discussing the responsibility of designers to create inclusive, accessible, and equitable solutions that benefit all stakeholders.

Who is it BEST for?

ideal for designers, innovators, product managers, and anyone interested in leveraging the Design Thinking framework to create solutions that are not only innovative but also profoundly meaningful and impactful. Join us to discover how you can intentionally design for a better future.

Reading Appetizer(s):UXin’/ Why neural interfaces are the future of human-centered design?

Organized by

My life's mantra : create knowledge from world experiences, innovate & share. 7,000 students & counting. Im deeply grateful to all of you!

Engr. Kat Usop [NYIT, ex-Duke] is a serial entrepreneur driving innovation at the intersection of technology and healthcare. With a strong foundation in industrial Research and Development (R&D) focused on Digital Healthcare Technologies, she spearheads the creation of AI-enabled, user-centric, and accessible healthcare solutions. Her expertise extends to leveraging mobile and wearable technologies, coupled with design thinking and gamification, to revolutionize healthcare delivery.

Beyond her role as an Innovation Architect at Medverse Labs, she co-founded Techverse Coworking Space and GINA Health (Charlotte, NC), fostering collaborative environments and entrepreneurial ventures. As a seasonal instructor at the General Assembly (US), she shares her knowledge and passion for emerging technologies, while also actively exploring trends in digital transformation, globalization, and market dynamics, with a keen interest in the application of AI within the healthcare sector.

Her academic contributions, reflected in publications on biomedical engineering, health informatics, and data science, further underscore her commitment to advancing the field.

Notably, Kat Usop's expertise is also being shared through Algorythm Academy, an online learning platform that aims to equip individuals with the skills necessary to navigate the evolving landscape of data and AI. She is currently serving as the Healthcare AI advisor at The Medical City ( Network of 5 tertiary hospital + 75 clinics in ASEAN) – Medical Advisory Board and Healthcare Innovation Consultant at New York Institute of Technology (New York Tech)

FYI. This is my 2nd account // Get in Touch @ Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/katanai/

Early bird discount
5% off applied
From $31.66