Exercising Your UX Superpower with Shaun Illingworth

Most private and public sector organizations struggle to embrace digital transformation beyond the fundamental operational level. Innovation requires creativity, insight, systems thinking, an experimental mindset and courage. User experience researchers and designers are arguably the best equipped to explore and define the future, but very few are engaged in the challenge of innovation, next generation thinking and visioning.

In this session we will:

– critically examine the state of transformation
– review the mechanics and value of vision thinking
– discuss steps forward for UX

Shaun is an experienced managing director and new technology/innovation strategist. He has 20 years’ experience in the tech and startup environments leading BD, strategy and design activities. Building win-win relationships that endure, Shaun is PHD trained in design thinking and a frequent speaker to Feds and private sector on the topics of innovation, service design and product research.

Shaun Illingworth
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sillingworth

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DFFRNT
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We’re an exceptional team of highly experienced behavioural researchers and design strategists. We apply a fundamental understanding of human behaviour, strategic design and human-computer interaction to deliver product and service design value.

Jumping Elephants
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A full-service, consulting group based in Ottawa and specializing in user-centred solutions design and business process management for the public and private sector.

Becker-Carroll
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Our business and technical professionals are committed to helping private and public sector organizations adopt, utilize, and manage technology to deliver trusted, high-value digital services.

Human-Centred Design Institute
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An interdisciplinary postgraduate program and research centre focused on evidence-based design strategy. We work with businesses, governments and not-for-profit organizations to provide students an industry-focused learning experience.