Summary:

As a creative person, an aspiring designer, or User Experience pro or ally, the pandemic has proven to be very strange times, indeed, where people stocking up on toilet paper, hand sanitizer, and  comfort foods. However, at the core, you need to think about what all this means. You need to find time to keep your creative, innovative edge sharp (and avoid depression and despair). Designing during pandemics has become a key skill.

During a time of pandemic and extreme systemic change, you must keep learning while building resilience and inner resourcefulness. In this webinar, Frank Spillers walks you through a different way to experience the COVID-19 crisis. He will share ways you can keep your cognitive skills sharp and build on training yourself with tools to fuel your User Experience designer journey– during and after the pandemic ends.

Keywords:

• User Experience Design
• Creativity
• Pandemic Resilience
• Innovation
• Design Thinking
• Service Design
• COVID-19

Agenda: Designing During Pandemics

1. Using ‘Designer Thinking’ in a Time of COVID-19

• Harnessing the power of design thinking to navigate the challenges of a pandemic.
• How creative problem-solving can make a significant impact during crisis moments.

2. Historical Disasters, Failures, and Heroic Designers

• Drawing inspiration from design legends like Leonardo Da Vinci, Buckminster Fuller, and Steve Jobs.
• Understanding their contributions and struggles in using design to reshape paradigms.

3. Skills for Boosting Your Mental Game

• Strategies for enhancing your mental agility and adaptability during uncertain times.
• Techniques to stay focused and resilient in the face of adversity.

4. Tools You Can Use

• Practical tools and resources from the realms of Service Design and UX Design.
• How to leverage these tools to elevate your design prowess, whether you’re a seasoned designer or a contributor to design efforts.

5. Q&A

• An opportunity to engage with Frank Spillers and get answers to your burning questions.

Don’t miss this chance to gain valuable insights into designing during times of crisis. Equipping yourself with the skills and mindset to meet the challenges of designing during pandemics. Register now to secure your spot.