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User-centered design (UCD) is key to crafting effective policies, as highlighted at the Government Transformation Expo's Citizen Experience Summit. NEC Digital Studio's reflections emphasise the need to involve users early, address under-awareness of UCD among senior decision-makers, and focus on practical, user-driven solutions to avoid flawed policies. Building UCD into upstream thinking ensures inclusive, impactful, and functional strategies. Explore how we can advance this critical approach to policymaking here: https://lnkd.in/eW77vUn8

Learn this unique method for solving complex issues collaboratively, and fill your professional and personal life with innovation In this online course, learn the fundamentals of design thinking. Using a series of tools and collaborative approaches, find out how to put together innovative and transformative corporate solutions to overcome complex, challenging issues. Join strategy designer Márcio Leite, who's worked with brands like Visa, Globo, Nestlé, and O Boticário, and discover how to apply this methodology step by step to find creative solutions that fuse different perspectives to generate and refine ideas. #designthinking #domestikacourses #design #innovationprocess LINK: https://lnkd.in/d4aBA_nK

🔔 Want to learn how to execute successful user-centred transformation projects in health and social care? We're delighted to invite you to our upcoming webinar on Tuesday, 18 June 2024, from 12pm – 1pm (UK Time). This FREE online event will introduce you to the power of user-centred design (UCD) and how UCD roles can add tremendous value to digital teams, driving digital transformation in health. Who Should Attend? This webinar is perfect for anyone interested in UCD—whether you're considering developing your own UCD skills, creating user-centred design roles, or curious about how user researchers and service designers can create real value in digital transformation to increase impact. Why You Should Attend: Learn about user-centred design approaches and how successful UCD projects are planned and executed in health and social care. Gain insider insights through real-world case studies within the NHS. Enjoy networking opportunities with like-minded professionals and industry experts, fostering invaluable relationships for future collaborations and insights. Read more and register here >> #HealthInformatics #UserCentredDesign #DigitalTransformation #HealthTech #Webinar #DigitalHealth #NHS #ProfessionalDevelopment #Networking

Just finished this course from the University of Sydney, "Innovation Through Design: Think, Make, Break, Repeat", a very insightful course on the design process, from learning about context (the "think" part), building prototypes as tangible representations (the "make" part) and testing potential solutions (the "break" part), and not just for digital products, but for our everyday designs too. I'd recommend everyone to check it out, especially if you're curious about design and translating the processes and tools of design thinking into innovative opportunities. https://lnkd.in/edzGrTpU

When was the last time you were in this kind of discussion? - “We must add feature X, everyone has it.” - “No, it’s clear that users will use feature Y.” - “I’m not sure we can build X or Y in time.” Whether you’ve been in these debates or will be soon—across product, design, business, or any other role—join me this Thursday (Sep 26) in Athens for a 3-hour Product Workshop hosted by SAE Athens. We’ll dive into practical methods to push digital products forward. We’ll tackle real problems, prioritize, and make decisions as a group. There are only a few seats available (check the comments for the registration link)

At C4SD, we focus on designing products that not only meet the needs of users but also create positive social impact. By understanding the larger context of a product’s use and its environmental, cultural, and social implications, we ensure our designs contribute meaningfully to society. 🔧 How We Do It: 1️⃣ Empathize & Discover: We connect deeply with the people and communities we design for. 2️⃣ Innovate & Design: Our solutions revolves around social good, sustainability, and functionality. 3️⃣ Build & Impact: We ensure that our products are not just usable, but are designed to create long-term positive impact. 🌍 Why It Matters: Our industrial design approach isn’t just about making better products—it’s about creating products that serve the greater good. Whether it’s promoting health or sustainability, we believe design has the power to drive meaningful societal change. 💬 Want to create something that makes a difference? Let’s design for change together. #IndustrialDesign #SocialImpactDesign #DesignForGood #C4SDApproach #InnovationByDesign

"Design is at a fascinating crossroads, shaped by the rapid advancements of emerging technologies like AI, AR/VR, and interactive media."

Besides the full proceedings of the DGTF conference 2024 that my colleagues Dr. Andrea Augsten and Axel Vogelsang and I just recently published, I would like to draw special attention to our contribution (both in german and english): 🌟 Introduction: What Could Possibly Go Wrong?🌟 Design has the power to shape the world, but at what cost? In a time when design is hailed as both a subtle tool for manipulation and a driver of societal transformation, how do we reconcile its dual nature? From TikTok's "addictive design" to EU discussions on sustainability, design is credited with immense influence—yet its impact remains difficult to measure. As "wicked problems" challenge traditional notions of problem-solving, how do designers balance creativity, responsibility, and collaboration to make meaningful, lasting change? Our new article—What Could Possibly Go Wrong? - Impact and Consequences in Design—dives deep into these questions. Join us as we explore: 🔍 The evolving role of design as an agent of change. 📏 The complexities of measuring design’s impact. 🌍 The potential of interdisciplinary approaches to address global challenges. As designers and researchers, we stand at a crossroads: Will design reinforce the status quo or pave the way for equitable, sustainable transformation? Let’s rethink the boundaries of our discipline, collaborate across fields, and embrace design’s potential to drive meaningful change. 📖 Dive deeper into these questions in our article and then continue to read the whole publication ;-) DOI (DE version) 10.25368/2024.DGTF.001 DOI (EN version) 10.25368/2024.DGTF.001.en #DesignResearch #SocialInnovation #ImpactMeasurement #WickedProblems #AgentOfChange

Super exciting news! Our new book "Design Thinking as a Strategic Approach to E-Participation: From Current Barriers to Opportunities" authored by Ilaria Mariani, Marzia Mortati, Francesca Rizzo, and Alessandro Deserti is now published as Open Access! 👉 https://lnkd.in/dX9n67-A The book explores approaches to enhancing e-participation through design thinking methodologies, drawing on insights and outcomes from our research, the European project AI4Gov_EU, and its master! Take a look to see how the adoption of Design Thinking can support public organisations in overcoming some of the current barriers in e-participation. 🙌 Join us in celebrating this milestone :) We look forward to your thoughts and feedback on our work in advancing e-participation and governance through innovative approaches. #DesignThinking #EParticipation #AI4GOV #Governance #Innovation #BookLaunch #OpenAccess #SpringerBriefs Politecnico di Milano, Dipartimento di Design Tks to Springer Nature, and Pierpaolo Riva for the guidance

In this interactive course, participants will examine the features of design thinking, its use and the role it can play in creating or supporting cultures of engagement, learning and innovation. Learn more: https://ow.ly/9GIM50TiZ4y #ProfessionalDevelopment #Design #Innovation