Human Centred Design & Design Thinking

Name: Gamification & Animation:Transforming User Engagement Through Interactive Design
Start: 2025-11-05T14:30:00.000Z
End: 2025-11-05T16:00:00.000Z
Location: Monkey and River

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Johannesburg, ZA

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What we’re about

Calling all Design Thinkers and Human Centred Enthusiasts.

We want to bring people who are involved with any aspect of the Human-centred Design, Design Thinking, and UX/UI to network, engage, share experiences, and learn together to enrich our experience and advance the practice of human centred design thinking. We may even collaborate on projects together!

For those who are curious and intrigued to learn what this is all about...
Human Centred Design and the Design Thinking process enables people to create solutions to address complex problems by empathising with others' experiences and working together to harness the power of creative thinking.

Design Thinking encourages people to work together to relinquish judgemental biases, propose ideas without limitation, and promotes action to turn ideas into reality through iterative prototyping and testing, not only in the UX/UI fields, but in all fields where problem solving is required.

Join the Whatsapp group for community chats, ask questions and get info: https://chat.whatsapp.com/DesIADjAgyoEelPNKM2Dpm

Featured event

Wed, Nov 5 · 4:30 PM SAST

Gamification & Animation:Transforming User Engagement Through Interactive Design

Monkey and River, 200 Witch-Hazel Ave, Centurion, ZA

Our topic this week is:
Gamification & Animation: Transforming User Engagement Through Interactive Design

A behind-the-scenes showcase of our process, challenges, and successes in building a gamified, animated digital experience; demonstrating both creative innovation and technical excellence, backed by industry trends and real-world outcomes.

Every second week, we open our doors — and our discussions — to a handful of curious minds who want to dive deeper into the world of product creation.

Our Sketchy Ideas sessions explore everything from research best practices to stakeholder management, design-to-dev handovers, presentation skills, and more. The focus leans towards design and analysis, but touches on any skill essential to building great products.

About the Sessions:

When: Every second week, 4:30–6:00 PM (please log in or arrive by 4:20 PM to get settled)
Where: In-person at Monkey and River (details provided on confirmation), or join online
Format: Interactive discussion and knowledge sharing — not just lectures! Bring your thoughts and questions.
Guests: We allow up to 5 guest attendees per session.
Perks: Light snacks and drinks provided, and you’re welcome to stay afterwards to chat and network.

Who Should Join?
Anyone interested in product creation, design thinking, research, analysis, stakeholder management, or innovation! You don't need to be a designer — just bring your curiosity.

About Monkey and River:
Monkey and River is a human-centred design and development consultancy passionate about building thoughtful, useful, and delightful digital products. Our work blends user experience, research, and collaboration across disciplines to create solutions that make an impact.

Questions?
Email tenaya@monkeyandriver.com — we're happy to help!