Design For Good; Creating products and services that do no harm

Date and time: Mon, May 23, 2022; 16:00 – 17:30 UTC
Location: Cork, Ireland

About the Meetup

Hi UX designers in Cork!

This month in UX Cork we are collaborating with the #CorkTechFest through a deep dive into ethics once again, this time with Niamh and Clodagh! Founders of The UX Book Club.

The products and services we create can do more harm than good to those who use them. As we face a crisis point where design and tech influence every aspect of our lives, we look at actions we can take to uplift, challenge and change the way we design to ensure good for humanity and the planet.

Find out why we must do better in the professional choices we make, and our power to impact positive change. Learn about everyday tech that discriminates through lack of awareness, unsustainable practices, inherent bias and questionable use of personal data. Join Clodagh and Niamh in a conversation about increased transparency and fairness in design and technology.

Please book your spot in the below link:

https://www.meetup.com/ux-cork-community/events/285764576/

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Cork, Ireland

Valeria Freire

Founder at UX Cork Community

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