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This excellent post by Elvis Hsiao makes me remember something about inclusive, systems and collaborative design that we too often forget in society: Why don't we include more retirees in helping to design and solve some of our wicked problems today, especially those that actually, you know, deal with older people? Most designers are young (-ish) and it often results in them proposing solutions that appeal to them. I remember in the first #VT Hackathon, where I was a judge, about half of all the technology solutions presented were craft-beer related, since that's what most of the developers were into. #innovation #design #systemsdesign https://lnkd.in/drMsH9bd

Community Healing Network™ - Web System We were approached by the team at Community Healing Network™ to rethink their web presence during a time when they were amplifying their mission to mobilize Black people across Global Africa to heal from the trauma caused by centuries of anti-Black racism, free themselves of toxic stereotypes, and reclaim their dignity and humanity as people of African ancestry. With such a big mission, we collaborated with the CHN team to architect a new Web System that would provide information, insight, and resources that empower and heal. We utilized their brand colors to highlight content and sections throughout the website. We also created a custom African print pattern, which acts as an elegant sectional divider, seamlessly integrating cultural significance with modern functionality. These aspects along with other key elements allowed us to differentiate Community Healing Network as a solution to a trauma felt by Black people across the world. 4THPARK® | Awakening Possibility Ready to talk about your next project? You can email us at [email protected] ✶ #4THPARK #AwakeningPossibility #categorydesign #AI #artificialintelligence #branding #corporatebranding #corporateidentity #brandstrategy #brandpositioning #brandsystem #websystem #designsystem #designthinking #architecture #startup #tech #business #smallbusiness #corporate

Community Healing Network™ - Web System We were approached by the team at Community Healing Network™ to rethink their web presence during a time when they were amplifying their mission to mobilize Black people across Global Africa to heal from the trauma caused by centuries of anti-Black racism, free themselves of toxic stereotypes, and reclaim their dignity and humanity as people of African ancestry. With such a big mission, we collaborated with the CHN team to architect a new Web System that would provide information, insight, and resources that empower and heal. We utilized their brand colors to highlight content and sections throughout the website. We also created a custom African print pattern, which acts as an elegant sectional divider, seamlessly integrating cultural significance with modern functionality. These aspects along with other key elements allowed us to differentiate Community Healing Network as a solution to a trauma felt by Black people across the world. 4THPARK® | Awakening Possibility Ready to talk about your next project? You can email us at [email protected] ✶ #4THPARK #AwakeningPossibility #categorydesign #AI #artificialintelligence #branding #corporatebranding #corporateidentity #brandstrategy #brandpositioning #brandsystem #websystem #designsystem #designthinking #architecture #startup #tech #business #smallbusiness #corporate

🌌 Our New EU Spreadshirt MerchStore is LIVE! 🌌 We're excited to announce the launch of our EU Spreadshirt MerchStore! Welcome to the next frontier, where Andvaranaut Labs is breaking barriers and redefining augmented reality within the industrial metaverse. In these disruptive times, as malicious geopolitical forces seek to strip away our dissolving freedoms, we stand resilient, pioneering conscious technology to safeguard the future of mankind. 🔮 Andvaranaut Labs EU Spreadshirt MerchStore 🌐 Explore our exclusive merch – from 👕 T-Shirts to Polos, Sweaters, and beyond. Each single piece is not just apparel but an indispensable 🥨 "pretzel/bagel/donut of hope" 🍩 that supports for our tech think tank and conscious 🔩 RnD platform activities. In a world where 🌐 geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties loom large, taking the innitiative becomes extremely crucial. With the global economy facing huge challenges and uncertainties, now is the time for extraordinary minds to come together and innovate in the most modern way possible. At Andvaranaut Labs, we have been dedicated to spohisticated enterprise R&D and tech innovation for a while now, and we plan to continue pushing boundaries. Our decentralized scalable agile no-garage R&D platform is fueled by the energy of our global community. By donning our merch, you are not just supporting our humble cause; you're actually becoming a part of your very own intrinsically motivated movement that champions freedom and innovation. 🔗 Explore the EU MerchStore: https://lnkd.in/eARsgc6t 🔗 US MerchStore: https://lnkd.in/ejx9daKa 🔗 Support Us on Patreon: https://lnkd.in/ehTfBYR9 🔗 Fuel Us on FundRazr: https://lnkd.in/e3EhNM4r 🔗 Back Us on Kickstarter: https://lnkd.in/eJBCXCGb Your active support through our MerchStore or on platforms like Patreon, FundRazr, and Kickstarter empowers us to forge ahead, developing tech that’s not just smart but conscious. Think 9 steps ahead. Think Andvaranaut Labs! 🛡️ The future is now. Wear the future. Protect our freedom. Are you ready? 🚀 [email protected] #AndvaranautLabs #EUMerchStore #MerchStore #merchandise #Cyberpunk #ConsciousTech #InnovateForFreedom #CommunityPower #Patreon #FundRazr #Kickstarter #RnD #Spreadshirt #SpreadStore #tshirts #tshirt #sweatshirt #hoodie #mug #Crowdfunding #peace #thinktank #funding #civiltech #independent #solutionarchitecture #rnd #research #development #programming #implementation #production #manufacturing #agile #decentralized #scalable #software #hardware #apparel

As part of #Techweek24 Aotearoa's festival for tech, I will carry out a workshop on "Gaining entry to real settings with #BridgingDesignPrototypes" If you are working on a #newproductconcept, this #humancentreddesign approach can enable you to design something that your user community might like to adopt. Registrations are open and free. If you are doing design for a small organisation with an incomplete inter-disciplinary team (e.g., individual designers, start-ups or SMEs), this workshop is for you. You don't need to be a seasoned designer to attend this event. https://lnkd.in/gVhZYMwf Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash #bridgingdesignprototype #bdp #humancentreddesign #newproductconcept #humancentereddesign #usercentreddesign #usersasdesigners #participatorydesign #codesign #fullyfunctionalrapidprototype #rapidprototypes #prototypingforentrepreneurs #interactiondesign #uxdesign #learningdesign

#Techweek registrations are open and free. If you are doing design for a small organisation with an incomplete inter-disciplinary team (e.g., individual designers, start-ups or SMEs), this workshop is for you. You don't need to be a seasoned designer to attend this event. https://lnkd.in/gVhZYMwf As part of #Techweek24 Aotearoa's festival for tech, I will carry out a workshop on "Gaining entry to real settings with #BridgingDesignPrototypes" If you are working on a #newproductconcept, this #humancentreddesign approach can enable you to design something that your user community might like to adopt. Photo by Brett Jordan on Unsplash #bridgingdesignprototype #bdp #humancentreddesign #newproductconcept #humancentereddesign #usercentreddesign #usersasdesigners #participatorydesign #codesign #fullyfunctionalrapidprototype #rapidprototypes #prototypingforentrepreneurs #interactiondesign #uxdesign #learningdesign

Accessibility is a topic that we at bluedog are striving to learn more about and implement into our design work. Our Innovation Strategist, Regan Fiascone, recently used her "Curiosity U" funds (Bluedog's individual learning stipend) to take a class and dive deeper into the topic of designing for accessibility to share out over a lunch & learn. We talked about what design for accessibility means, why it's important, and how we can practice it in the work that we do! Check out Regan’s thoughts on why designing for accessibility is so important and share your own favorite examples of accessible design in the comments!

Did you know that the origins of WE ARE NEON GmbH started in California? And that there's one person who shaped it more than she probably knows? Almost exactly six years ago, after selling my shares in my previous company, I, alongside Tomasz, set off to California to sow the seeds for our new venture, NEON. With just a couple of laptops and a burgeoning idea about Design Sprints, we were ready to turn our vision into reality. The pivotal moment came when we met Kai Haley, then the Global Design Sprint Lead at Google. Her creation, SprintCon, transcended its origins as a conference to become a vibrant hub where experts in UX Design, Tech, Analysis, Software Development, Research, and Organizational Design congregated to redefine collaboration and drive results. Here are just a few of the experts and their insights she curated: Tricia Wang: How to align qualitative AND quantitative data for decision-making. Claire Shapiro: Emphasized the importance of understanding cultural differences when introducing methods in different countries. Alison Coward: Advocated for turning meetings into results-oriented workshops. Bree Groff: Demonstrated how addressing grief and loss in transformations wins people over in change processes. Dana Vetan: Revealed how different forms of bias influence decision-making and how to identify them. Dana Mitroff Silvers Showed how improvisation techniques can help. ...and so many more. All these people and the knowledge they generously shared have shaped and enriched our work to this day. We've met several people in the last couple of days who were at these conferences, and everyone still beams when talking about those events and interactions. Everyone has stories about how Kai made things happen for them through introductions, inspiration, or invitations—all without ever making a big thing out of it. Well, Kai, you're BIG to all of us. Thank you!!

🌟 Friends, I wanted to share with you... Last year, at the charity event Thin[gk]athon, organized in collaboration with Dresden Marketing Board and Smart Systems Hub, my team and I participated in developing a mobile application prototype. Based on the audience profile, we realized that young people lacked a unified space where they could learn about various events (exhibitions, museums, etc.) and plan joint activities. Thus, the idea of creating an application that combines all these functions was born. Essentially, we aimed to replace group chats in messengers, where many friends or colleagues plan their activities, and provide the ability to handle all organizational aspects within a single application. If you have a guest coming from another city or country, this app could become an indispensable assistant in organizing an unforgettable time in Dresden. Imagine a single space with all leisure options: you could buy a concert ticket, reserve a table at a cafe, and even purchase a tram ticket. The app could also suggest various activities based on your preferences and those of your friends, ensuring everyone is satisfied. It was an ambitious idea, honestly, requiring significant resources to implement. But the potential it held was enormous. Just imagine such an application in every city. It’s not just an event calendar or a review site, but a large-scale infrastructure that simplifies life not only for tourists but also for residents. In less than three days, we came up with the idea, formulated the concept, and created a prototype. Yes, visually it wasn't perfect, but still – less than three days! I personally was involved in design and prototyping, and also actively participated in developing the idea along with the other team members. It was a truly collective effort, and I am incredibly proud of what we achieved. Patrick Schneider, Thomas Mietk, Katia Davalos thank you very much! #thingkathon #dresden #teamwork #design #appdevelopment #creativeSolutions #designthinking #digitaltransformation

💥 We’re seeking stories of intrepid innovation in experience design! 💭 As an experience designer, have you ever had a great design idea wither, crash, or fail? We want to hear your epic stories of challenges - both those that were overcome AND those that were not. ➡️ Don’t miss out on our GROUP conversation! It’s a unique chance to connect, share, and grow with fellow innovators in a nurturing environment. Your insights and stories are invaluable - let's explore and learn together! Sign up now to be part of this enriching group experience. 🚨 Share what happened with us in a brave, safe space at Google Xi. TO SIGN UP, visit this form: https://lnkd.in/gHgUdX9t 🌟 We’ll be asking questions such as: What factors limited your success or contributed to overcoming barriers? Have you had an idea that succeeded against all odds? 👥 We can't wait to connect with you over these shared experiences! ✋ Questions? Let us know in the comments! #GoogleXi #StorycraftLab #research #eventdesigners #eventprofs