Programme

16:00-16:35 GMT, 11:00-11:35 EST, 8:00-8:35 PST

How might we work holistically with local communities to build equity into national services? This talk explores a case study of a long-term research project with trans and non-binary community groups to understand how to best work in an open and meaningful way.

17:00-17:40 GMT, 12:00-12:40 EST, 9:00-9:40 PST

With most day-to-day services going predominantly digital, how often have we heard this question from our aged parents, grandparents, friends, and neighbors - “I don’t know how to do this on my phone/laptop, can you help me?” This talk takes you through my exploration of inclusive design for seniors by examining the role of 'digital support‘ in intergenerational relationships.

18:00-19:05 GMT, 13:00-14:05 EST, 10-11:05 PST

Unveiling the hidden truths: Discover how colonial practices marginalize Panjabi communities in Canada's healthcare system and witness the birth of a transformative solution—the Panjabi-Centred Design Framework. Prepare to challenge the status quo, empower marginalized voices, and embark on a journey towards true liberation and inclusive care.

19:30-19:50 GMT, 14:30-14:50 EST, 11:30-11:50 PST

Join fellow conference attendees in groups of 3-4 to discuss the conference and chat about ideas. We will provide some conversations starters in the zoom chat for those who want to use them but we won’t be present during the conversations! Magnify attendees are a friendly bunch so please don’t be afraid to join!

13:30-15:00 GMT, 8:30-10:00 EST, 5:30-7:00 PST

This workshop explores how disabled people are excluded from design and research work, and how we can change that. We’ll look at how the tools we use are often not accessible and discuss how to use them in more accessible and inclusive ways.

14:00-15:05 GMT, 9:00-10:05 EST, 6:00-7:05 PST

How can we create equitable reflective spaces for young neurodivergent people to share? In this talk we’ll share the journey Uncommon has been on to create empowering spaces for young neurodivergent people to learn, share their experiences, better understand themselves and foster a sense of belonging.

15:30-16:25 GMT, 10:30-11:25 EST, 7:30-8:25 PST

How can we design for wellbeing support through a culturally sensitive lens? This talk delves into the journey of a designer, drawing on personal experiences rooted in her South Asian background, as she addresses a critical gap in the healthcare industry by incorporating cultural sensitivity to tackle eating disorders.

10:30-12:00 GMT, 5:30-7:00 EST, 2:30-4:00 PST

People who have experienced trauma are all around us: they are our team members, our users and perhaps even ourselves. Researching with users, we risk triggering past trauma, or even inadvertently creating fresh trauma, yet many of us are ill-equipped to deal with this complexity in our roles. This workshop is a chance to learn about trauma-informed practice, and gain practical ideas for embedding it.

18:00-19:30 GMT, 13:00-14:30 EST, 10:00-11:30 PST

A dynamic workshop designed to shift perspectives and empower workplaces and teams. We will delve into the unique strengths neurodivergent individuals bring to the table, offering tangible strategies for cultivating an inclusive work culture that fosters diversity of thought and boosts innovation.

20:00-20:20 GMT, 15:00-15:20 EST, 12:00-12:20 PST

Join fellow conference attendees in groups of 3-4 to discuss the conference and chat about ideas. We will provide some conversations starters in the zoom chat for those who want to use them but we won’t be present during the conversations! Magnify attendees are a friendly bunch so please don’t be afraid to join!

13:30-14:05 GMT, 8:30-9:05 EST, 5:30-6:05 PST

How would it feel to watch Jaws without hearing the iconic soundtrack? This talk explores and shares experiences, learnings and insights from a research project looking at how Deaf British Sign Language users experience suspense in film.

14:30-15:35 GMT, 9:30-10:35 EST, 6:30-7:35 PST

When co-creating with children and young people, how do we include all of children's and young peoples’ ways of knowing including their lived experiences, dreams, and collective imagination? Drawing on "Flayed", a 2023 advert about Image-Based Sexual Abuse devised by teenagers, this talk discusses the role of enchantment in the co-creation studio, some practices to collectively conjure visions of what children know, and the conditions we need to invoke to make this work work.

16:00-16:35 GMT, 11:00-11:35 EST, 8:00-8:35 PST

Incorporating feedback from assistive technology users is vital at all stages of the product development cycle but can be particularly impactful during the design phase. Unlocking ways to collect user insights early and often further shifts your products towards inclusive design.

17:00-17:45 GMT, 12:00-12:45 EST, 9:00-9:45 PST

Told through the stories of four participants from Black and Asian backgrounds, Hostile reveals the human stories behind the UK government’s “hostile environment” policies, which are designed to make living conditions so difficult for migrants that they voluntarily leave the UK. Sonita Gale, the BAFTA-longlisted filmmaker who created Hostile, will share her documentary making process for 15 minutes and spend 30 minutes answering questions provided by our host and the audience.

10:30-12:00 GMT, 5:30-7:00 EST, 2:30-4:00 PST

As we scale our design practice we often refer to popular principles of what ‘good design’ is. But whose idea of ‘good design’ are we using to guide our work, and how does that perpetuate inequality in the products, services and systems we design?