Beyond the interface - systems thinking for designers
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As design continues to impact products, services, and solutions at scale, it is more important than ever to understand the systems and context that surround design decisions.
Systems thinking is an approach that helps designers consider systems as a whole, the relationships within them, and investigate the cause & effect that leads to specific outcomes.
Guest author
We are delighted to welcome Sheryl Cababa to UX Belfast. Sheryl is author of our featured book, 'Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers'. Closing the Loop provides designers with the tools and frameworks to adopt a powerful systems thinking approach.
In her work with consultancies such as Substantial, frog, and Adaptive Path, Sheryl has worked with a diverse base of clients including the Gates Foundation, Microsoft, IHME, and IKEA. She holds a B.A. in journalism and political science from Syracuse University.
Sheryl is an international speaker and workshop facilitator. When she’s not in the office, she can be found at the University of Washington helping educate the next generation of Human-Centered Design and Engineering students. You might also find her biking around Seattle, or talking about her most recent complicated baking project.
Sheryl is Chief Strategy Officer at Optimistic Design.
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Guest speaker
Jared Fossey is a designer who sees design as a way of thinking, not just making. He has shaped customer experiences for global organisations including Vodafone and Swedbank, leading work that connects research, strategy, and design to create meaningful impact. Guided by the belief that everything can be designed, Jared is currently working with Rapid7 to help envision the company’s future cybersecurity platform.
You can find Jared on LinkedIn at: https://linkedin.com/in/jaredfossey
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Charity
As is customary, we make a nominal donation to charities chosen by our guests. Details to follow.
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Food & drink
We'll have pizza and refreshments available from 6.30pm, courtesy of our hosts, Slice!
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