June Meetup: Driving Excellence, AI and Well-Being & Strategic Design

Join us for a great evening at the Human Centred Design UAE Meetup in partnership with Aspexx at LSB at the Rixos JBR in Dubai ! We have two great speakers joining us in June: Christopher Clark and Hervé Collignon.

Agenda
6.30-7.30pm Networking
7.30-7.50pm Talk #1
7.50-8.10pm Talk #2
8.10-8.30pm Talk #3
8.30pm-late More networking

Talk #1 Driving Excellence: Crafting the Ultimate User Experience for a Premium Automotive Brand

Join us on as we delve into the 4 year journey of crafting the best possible automotive interface from scratch. Gain a deeper understanding of the intricacies involved in overcoming physical constraints, catering to diverse markets, and redefining premium design in the digital realm.

About Christopher

Christopher Clark is a highly accomplished Creative Director and Innovation Consultant. With over two decades of experience, Christopher has led teams of graphic designers, animators, and developers to produce world-class, user-centric design solutions. His portfolio includes collaborations with Fortune Global 500 companies, top-tier game studios, award-winning web and app firms, and the automotive sector across Europe and the Middle East.

Talk #2 AI and Well-Being: For the many not the few

Discover the dual impact of AI on mental health, this talk will focus on how AI can democratise work-life balance by providing more time for creativity and personal wellbeing for everyone. We will also address the duality of the risks involved and concludes with strategies for fostering responsible AI innovation through multi-sector collaboration.

About Jen

Jen is a leader in digital transformation, editorial strategy, and people management with over 15 years of international experience in the Middle East, UK, US and Asia, both agency side and in house at large corporates. She has led multinational teams and projects focusing on both personal and organisational growth with an eye on improving the workplace and society at large. Currently pursuing an MSc in Psychology, Jen is deepening her expertise in mental health and human design and is looking to enhance mental health awareness and policy in the Middle East, with an overarching focus on societal wellbeing as a holistic, transformative force for good.

Talk #3 Strategic Design For A Responsible Future

The design discipline has evolved to become strategic. Why now, and how to leverage Design as a strategic resource? Hervé will share his DESIGNENCE model and the necessity to anticipate our impacts on the planet, the people and the businesses leveraging the four powers of design.

About Hervé

Hervé is a seasoned expert in Innovation and Design Thinking methodology. With over 30 years of experience in multinational and the creative industry he has worked in the US, Europe and in the Middle East. He helps organisations embrace the design approach as a strategic, sustainable and innovation tool. He has recently published a book “Strategic Design For A Responsible Future” that helps understand how organizations can lead with and by Design to build a better future.

We look forward to seeing you there!