Virtual Erica Quessenberry (design hand off) & Lisa Matthews (accessible design)

Introduction:

This month we're thrilled to bring the community together virtually! Join us online, where we’ll have the pleasure of welcoming Erica Quessenberry and Lisa Matthews.

No travel needed—just grab your favourite beverage, get comfortable, and join us from wherever you are. It’s going to be a bit different, but absolutely brilliant.

Erica Quessenberry: Avoiding the Common Dev Handoff Pitfalls

Erica Quessenberry, a UX/UI Designer & Frontend Developer at Red Designs, will discuss the push and pull between design and development—a source of tension that surprisingly few talk about, even though it affects budgets, timelines, and project energy. This session will cover the most common issues faced during handoffs and what designers and developers can learn from each other to ease that tension. The goal is to create more positive and streamlined workflows, providing better experiences for end users, content editors, and managers alike.

Lisa Matthews: Accessible Design, Neurodiverse Designer

As a neurodiverse content professional working in digital design, Lisa Matthews often encounters products and services that leave her exasperated and bamboozled. Her design journey began with Windows 95, and the increasing complexity of IoT and software ecosystems has significantly influenced her approach to design and her experience as an end-user of tech. At Nexer Digital, Lisa works with a team to better understand and overcome user experience (UX) challenges. In this talk, she’ll share personal insights and highlight examples of great functionality that empower not just neurodiverse users but everyone.

Who Should Attend:

This event is perfect for anyone in the digital space—developers, designers, and content creators interested in the latest web technologies and inclusive design. Learn from Erica Quessenberry about improving design and development workflows, and from Lisa Matthews on making digital experiences accessible and empowering for all users, especially those who are neurodiverse.

Agenda: The agenda is for guidance only

• 19:00 - Welcome
• 19:10 - Lisa Matthews: Accessible Design, Neurodiverse Designer
• 19:40 - Erica Quessenberry: Avoiding the Common DevHandoff Pitfalls
• 20:15 - Informal chat

Why It’s Worth Attending:

Enhance your skills and projects by applying cutting-edge techniques and inclusive design principles learned here. You'll leave with actionable insights for improving web development workflows and creating more user-friendly digital products, setting you up for professional growth and project success.

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