Product is… Debating Accessibility

It’s nearly winter, and Product Is… BACK with a fresh debate! Join us for an engaging evening exploring the world of accessibility in tech.

This time, we’re diving deep into the accessibility and inclusivity challenges in digital products, guided by two accomplished industry voices: Paul Woodley, Lead Product Designer at Crezco, and Jenny Lardh, Senior UX Design Consultant at Triad Group Plc.

The event will be hosted at Zebra People’s HQ in Hoxton Square.

• Please note the venue is only accessible via stairs.
• DOORS OPEN AT 6:30pm - EVENT STARTS AT 7:00pm

Prepare for an evening filled with insightful discussion, great company (newcomers and regulars alike), and tasty refreshments provided by Zebra People (yes, there’ll be drinks and pizza!).

--- THE THEME - PRODUCT IS... DEBATING ACCESSIBILITY ---
Creating accessible digital products is a complex challenge that varies greatly across different tech landscapes. From the fast-paced world of early-stage startups to the structured environment of consultancy, how do approaches differ when it comes to inclusivity?

Paul and Jenny will each bring their unique perspective to the table, representing the often contrasting realities of startups and consultancy firms. They’ll debate the feasibility, challenges, and practicalities of embedding accessibility into product design – when resources, time, and organizational structures can vary so drastically.

Come along as we tackle the big question: can accessibility truly be made a priority for all digital products? Or do the differences between the different production environments - freelance, startup, consultancy, large product companies - mean that accessibility is a journey unique to each?

Don’t miss out on this lively debate that will leave you with fresh perspectives, new insights, and maybe even some answers!

--- THE SPEAKERS ---
Jenny Lardh
As a Senior UX Design Consultant at Triad Group Plc, Jenny is passionate about unravelling complex design issues and loves crafting solutions that not only eliminate pain points but genuinely address user needs.

Jenny has over 15 years of experience in the Software Industry and adores every part of the UX lifecycle. For Jen, users are always the most important focal point, because in the end, it’s all about the people.
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Paul Woodley
Paul Woodley is Lead Product Designer at Crezco, focused on creating intuitive user experiences using bleeding-edge Open Banking FinTech. Having worked in various startups over an 18-year design career, he advocates for evidence-based user-centred design to guide a product’s design direction and foster collaborative working with various functions across a business.

With a rich background in graphic, UI, product design and research, Paul is also an active community mentor, leading "Product is…" and "Tech Built World." meetup events. His approach combines pragmatic design with a commitment to being the voice of the user, making him a thoughtful, passionate voice in the product space. He also wishes he was a 6Music DJ.
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-------- ABOUT 'PRODUCT IS...' --------
PM’s, UX & UI designers, user researchers, developers - you like to dream big when it comes to digital products… Now it’s time share your perspective!

‘Product is…’ grounds itself in informed, knowledgable context and healthy conversation - vital ingredients to tech success. One keynote speaker sets the tone on a theme of less travelled subject matter before all attendees add their perspective during the second half of round table-style discussion.

Don’t expect standard tech meetup fare like “How to improve your CV/Portfolio for that dream job at Facebook” or “How this new framework/approach will improve your workflow” - this meetup is food for the mind, but also a place to meet like-minded big-thinkers!

We welcome everyone who works in tech - EVERYONE has a valuable perspective that we can all learn from.

-------- NOTICE FOR RECRUITMENT AGENTS --------
This meetup is designed for product professionals to connect and share insights.

Unfortunately, we wont be unable to accommodate recruitment agents representing agencies or competitor companies to Zebra People.

In this case, we will be happy to offer a full refund for your ticket.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, but we aim to create a focused environment for our target audience.

-------- WHY WE CHARGE FOR TICKETS --------
Our goal is to spark engaging conversations, meet new people, and build connections. Both speakers and organizers volunteer their time to make each event enjoyable for everyone.

However a small charge is required for attendance - BUT this is so the organisation team can cover overheads - basically the Meetup.com subscription.