Using Somatic Practices to Develop Design Intuition (with Zen Lara)

Note: This is an in-person event!

Description
Join us for an engaging session led by Zen Lara, somatics coach, community organizer, conflict mediator, and product designer with 10 years of experience in design systems. This talk will delve into how somatic practices can enhance your confidence, design instincts, and team cohesion through embodied cognition and authentic relating.

Key Highlights:

• Understanding Somatics and Embodiment: Learn the foundational principles of somatic practices and how they foster a deeper connection between mind and body.
• Enhancing Confidence: Discover evidence-based techniques that improve emotional regulation and self-awareness, leading to greater confidence in both professional and personal life.
• Developing Design Instincts: Explore how body awareness can enhance your creativity, decision-making, and overall design intuition.
• Promoting Team Cohesion: Understand the role of embodied cognition in fostering authentic relationships and effective teamwork.

Perfect for UX professionals, this event offers practical insights and exercises that you can integrate into your daily work to enhance your design practice and build stronger, more cohesive teams.