About us
UX for Change was launched on March 8th 2015, at the Talk UX Conference in Manchester, UK, and is the first organisation of its kind. UX for Change emerged from the founder, Sandra Gonzalez, original challenge of how to mobilise the UX design community to get involved with the 2013 UK legislation that focused on teaching children as young as five how to code, but with no plans on teaching them how to design human-centred experiences for the improvement of their community and their own lives.
The organisation has been active for a decade across the world, and its focus has widened to meet new challenges focused on supporting positive social and planetary impact, such as utilising technology to aid refugees, providing internet safety tools and techniques for gender-diverse children, and giving consumers powerful information about their carbon footprint, to name a few.
The projects and ways in which the organisation engages the UX community have continually evolved depending on the needs and context. Still, at the core, UX for Change has always been about creating meaningful connections. We are committed to connecting the purpose-driven sector with the people interested in learning and applying responsible design practices while promoting collaboration, critical thinking, accountability, and social impact.
There are many UX for Change chapters around the world in London in the United Kingdom, Barcelona in Spain, Sydney in Australia, New York, Central Florida, Miami, and Los Angeles in the United States.
Our Vision
A world where products and services are rooted in regenerative practices, as opposed to extractivism.
Our Values
Humanitarian: We actively promote human welfare and social reform.
Reciprocal: We provide expertise to purpose-driven sectors and educate the UX community on key topics that drive positive change.
Critical-Thinking: We challenge conventional thinking. Always.
Regenerative: We aim to restore the well-being of our ecosystems and ourselves with our responsible design practices.
To learn more about our mission and values, visit our website.
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Responsible Design for Change Fellowship | Cohort 3
·OnlineOnlineBy popular demand, the Responsible Design for Change Fellowship is back. And this year, we’re partnering with a bold, community-led initiative to reimagine a former industrial site as a thriving, biodiverse park—complete with natural swimming ponds, shared learning spaces, and freely accessible nature for all. Their mission? To return land to community ownership, restore wildlife habitats, and create a place where people from all walks of life can reconnect with nature—and with each other.
Intrigued? Keep reading 👇This one-of-a-kind Fellowship is for anyone ready to learn and apply responsible design in the real world. Unlike traditional programs, you won’t just talk about impact—you’ll create it from day one. Through hands-on projects, expert-led sessions, and the support of a values-driven community, participants grow as designers and leaders while contributing to meaningful social and environmental transformation.
Ideal for
- Designers at any level
- Career changers into UX
- Emerging leaders
- Non-designer with lived experienced, also welcome
Topic covered
- Ethics in AI
- Trauma-Informed Practices
- Research Decolonisation
- Regenerative Leadership
Why one-of-a-kind?
This isn’t just another training program; it’s the result of over a decade of global experience connecting the UX community with the purpose-driven sector. What sets this Fellowship apart isn’t just what you’ll learn or unlearn, but the meaningful social impact you can create in just three months.
The Responsible Design for Change Fellowship brings together four essential elements: a meaningful cause, personalised training in responsible design, a global network connecting like-minded peers, and you. Because it’s not just about what you learn, it’s about how, why, and with whom.
By the end, you won’t just earn a certificate — you’ll leave with a renewed sense of purpose, lasting connections, and real experience designing in ways that bring hope, dignity, and wellbeing to people while caring for the planet. It’s a shift in mindset as much as in skillset — and it stays with you.Which Track is best for You?
The Fellowship offers two tracks — Individual Contributor and Regenerative Team Leader — and the right one for you depends on your experience and aspirations.Individual Contributor - £ 390 + VAT (3 spots left)
The Individual Contributor track is ideal if you’re a junior or transitioning into UX design or research, a seasoned professional who prefers to focus on craft over management, or someone with lived experience looking to apply responsible design in a hands-on, supportive environment.
You’ll join a diverse team of up to four people, each bringing unique strengths and learning goals — creating a space for growth, collaboration, and impact.Regenerative Team Leader - £ 875 + VAT (only 1 spot left)
If you’re an experienced UX designer curious about leading people, the Regenerative Team Leader track offers a powerful introduction to compassionate, holistic, and regenerative leadership.
You’ll guide a small team of individual contributors, with support from the fellowship team, while developing real-world leadership skills rooted in empathy and inclusion.We offer crowdfunding support
UX for Change helps make the Fellowship more accessible by supporting your fees through creative crowdfunding.
Here’s how it works:
If you’re interested, you simply agree to a six-month payment plan and then start spreading the word to your loved ones and professional network. Every time someone contributes to your campaign, your next monthly instalment is reduced.
It’s a supportive, community-powered way to invest in your growth while making a difference.
Watch this short video to learn how previous fellows have gotten creative around this option.Want to learn more?
Visit our detailed page: https://www.ux4change.org/responsible-design-for-change-fellowship/1 attendee
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