Johannesburg, South Africa
Chesway Slabbert
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Design - Principles & Process
- Date and time
- Location
- Johannesburg, South Africa
About the Meetup
Hi IxDF Johannesburg, let's meet up and network over coffee! Share UX design insights and resources, discuss UX problems you are facing now, or just chat about anything else. It's going to be an informal, cozy meetup with fellow designers!
There are many processes out there, so many ways of thinking, hopefully, this group will help us break through the bottlenecks of product design (and design in general) ...in November our group is so lucky to have more awesome speakers... "2 Freethinking ladies & 1 Exploring Entrepreneur" to share their thinking & processes with us.
DESIGN THINKING TOPIC: WHICH APPROACH?
Speakers : Lauren Strydom & Inez Patel
Bio:
Lauren is an Experience Design Lead at Freethinking Business Consultants and has spent the bulk of her career to date in the financial industry. She is deeply passionate about helping craft delightful experiences and loves the challenges that come with integrating design into corporate environments. She has a B.Com Honours in Informatics from the University of Johannesburg and is also a Certified Usability Analyst.
Bio:
Inez is a User Experience Designer at Freethinking Business Consultants. She has a background in research, lecturing and graphic design. This diverse experience has given her an edge as she has been exposed to different disciplines of design and media. In developing her skills, she was led into User Experience and enjoys learning about and sharing this passion.
Freethinking Business Consultants:
Since its formation in 2007, Freethinking has become South Africa’s leading boutique consultancy for clients in Financial Services. Freethinking’s unique approach to shaping strategies and business transformation is guided by their principles of intimate partnerships and user-centered design thinking.
break (snacks)
PRODUCT DESIGN TOPIC: "TAPSNAPP - DESIGN TO IMPLEMENTATION"
Guest speaker : Jaiprakash Sewram (Co-Founder/CTO and Head of Product at Tapsnapp
Jaiprakash will be taking us through his step-by-step thought process for guiding the implementation of lean techniques. This talk will showcase how to iteratively design & adapt as the "real" needs of the customer is discovered.
snacks & networking
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Why Join
Meet people who love design as much as you do. Together we learn new skills, grow our networks, and discover new job opportunities.
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What is an IxDF Local Group and why should I join one?
What is an IxDF Local Group and why should I join one?
An IxDF Local Group connects you with people in your city who are building and applying design skills in their work. Together, you'll strengthen your craft, expand your network, and put theory into practice.
IxDF Local Groups meet regularly in person at cafés, company offices, or creative spaces to share ideas, give feedback, run workshops, and learn from each other. Many groups also organize IxDF Design Dinners, where the conversation goes deeper over a meal. These aren't just social events. Members find collaborators, clients, job leads, and future teammates through them.
You'll also have access to a private online forum where you can get career advice, honest feedback, and support from people who understand the work.
You don't need to have a "designer" title to join. If you care about how design shapes products, careers, and organizations, you belong here.
Join and you'll discover new skills, explore job opportunities, and build relationships with people who understand the power of great design.
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What goes on in an IxDF Local Group?
What goes on in an IxDF Local Group?
Your IxDF Local Leader organizes meetups based on what members want most. As an IxDF member, you can also plan and create your own meetups. Sessions range from hands-on and structured to relaxed and informal.
Some examples of what you'll find:
Presentations from local designers, followed by Q&A
Lightning talks where members share lessons learned from real projects
Workshops where you work through a real design challenge together
Portfolio reviews where you get honest, practical feedback
Coffee meetups and design dinners with open conversations about where the industry is heading
Any member can propose, organize and post a meetup. You don't have to wait for your Local Leader to take the initiative.
What stays consistent is the people. You'll find designers and professionals who ask good questions, share what they know, and show up for each other between meetups too.
I'm not even a designer. Should I still join an IxDF Local Group?
I'm not even a designer. Should I still join an IxDF Local Group?
Yes, absolutely!
Design skills make you more effective in any role. Product managers, developers, marketers, researchers, and founders all work better when they understand how to think like a designer.
IxDF Local Groups reflect that. Members come from all kinds of professional backgrounds, not just design. What they share is an interest in how design shapes products, decisions, and careers.
You'll fit right in regardless of your background.
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