Lean UX, what's all the fuss about?
Let's see what's all this fuss about Lean UX. Traditionally most designers are deliverables focused, we create wireframes, site maps, flow diagrams, content inventories, taxonomies, mockups and the likes. Lean UX suggest we start working based on a different philosophy.
Base on lean and agile development theories, Lean UX is the practice of bringing the true nature of design work to light faster, with less emphasis on deliverables and greater focus on the actual experience being designed.
In this event let's examine the merits of this new way of working and see if we can implement it into our daily work.
Ofcourse we would love to hear from designers who have already implemented Lean UX in their daily design practice. So please let me know if we have any early adopters in our mids.
I'm still working to get the location confirmed. But the meeting will probably be held on the second flour of Herengracht 44, by Overstappen.nl. It will start at 19.30 and ends round 21.30. I will keep you posted on the exact location and time.
Cheers
Please contact me if you have a question or suggestion.
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