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Do No Harm Past Event

Presented by Designit

Date

Tue 28 May 5:45pm - 8:00pm

Tickets

Free, Booking Required

Venue

JustCo Coworking
JustCo – 15 William Street | Coworking & Office Space, Level 19 William Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Access

Seating available, Wheelchair accessible

While design does a lot of good, it’s important to think about its consequences. Political polarisation, consumerism, addiction to our phones and social media, waste and misinformation are just a few of the many problems that the design discipline has contributed to. And today, with the ever-growing challenges of the modern world, the layers of complexity are multiplying.

Designit’s Do No Harm framework is a practical approach to addressing the potential negative consequences of design work; for people, the environment and our society.

This hands-on workshop is suited to design and design-adjacent practitioners where participants get to explore:

  • What are the boundaries of the harm you should consider?
  • What is the role of the team and how can it be best equipped at preventing harm?
  • How can you identify risks beyond an individual and user-centric focus?
  • How can you move forward when you have a big list of risks but limited time?
  • How can you craft the most fitting measures to mitigate your prioritised risks and ensure those actions will be taken forward?

Participants

Sheree Hannah

Sheree is a Design Lead with 15 years of experience. She has spent her career working with clients from government, health, arts and culture, NFP and startups.

Andrew Barrie

Andrew is a product design and innovation leader, working at the intersection of digital, spatial, and research practices. He is currently a Design Director at Designit, and has previously led design and strategy teams in consultancies, creative agencies, and in-house positions.