DevSessions Zwolle

DevSessions Zwolle: From insight to code. In one evening.
On 25 November, we’re hosting a new edition of DevSessions Zwolle at Arcady.
This time, the focus is on UX and the choices that shape better software. How do you move from a problem to a promising idea? How do you understand the full customer journey? And how do you make sure the software you build is usable and accessible?
You won’t follow one fixed track. During two breakout rounds, two sessions run in parallel. You choose which one fits your work and interests best.

The sessions

1. From problem to idea: Brainstorming & ideation | Roelof Otten
How do you quickly move from a question to ideas you can actually work with?
Roelof introduces techniques such as Crazy Eights and puts you to work straight away. You’ll experience how to explore ideas quickly and turn a broad challenge into a few promising directions.

2. The power of the customer journey | Stephan Westra
A good user experience starts with understanding what happens across the full journey.
Together, you’ll map out a customer journey or service blueprint, from first contact to after-sales service. Where are the pain points? Where are the opportunities? And which moments deserve attention first?
Stephan shows how a customer journey can help you make better product and design decisions.

3. UX Fundamentals: Designing for people | Max Kievits
UX isn’t only relevant for designers. Developers and consultants make decisions every day that directly affect how people experience software.
Max shares practical UX principles you can apply in your own work, including forms, psychology, dark patterns, feedback and usability.
No full UX course in 40 minutes, but plenty to make you look at your own software differently the next day.

4. Accessibility by Design (WCAG) | Erik van Lohuizen
Accessibility is often addressed late in the development process, while many of the important choices are made much earlier.
This session makes accessibility practical. Through examples, code and quick wins, you’ll see how to take WCAG and digital accessibility into account while building software.
So accessibility becomes part of the way you develop, rather than something you have to fix afterwards.

You choose where to join
During each round, two sessions run at the same time. Pick the topic that gives you the most value.

Programme
17:30 – 17:50 | Doors open
17:50 – 18:30 | Dinner
18:30 – 18:40 | Welcome & introduction
18:40 – 19:20 | Breakout round 1

• Roelof Otten: From problem to idea: Brainstorming & ideation
• Stephan Westra: The power of the customer journey

19:20 – 19:35 | Break, switch rooms and time to talk to the speakers
19:35 – 20:15 | Breakout round 2

• Max Kievits: UX Fundamentals: Designing for people
• Erik: Accessibility by Design (WCAG)

From 20:15 | Room for sessions to run over, followed by drinks
Dinner, drinks and bitterballen are taken care of.

Who is it for?
DevSessions is for developers, designers, architects, consultants and other tech professionals who want to look beyond their own discipline.
You don’t need to be a UX specialist. The evening is especially useful if you want to understand how ideation, customer journeys, UX and accessibility influence the software you design or build.
You’ll leave with techniques and ideas you can use in your own projects.

Practical information
📅 25 November 2026
⏰ Doors open at 17:30
📍 Arcady, Burgemeester Roelenweg 13K, Zwolle
🚗 Free parking
🍴 Dinner, drinks and bitterballen included

Participation is free, but registration is required.
Choose your sessions and reserve your spot for DevSessions Zwolle.