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Wednesday March 19, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
This interactive workshop demonstrates the value of usability in everyday life through a collaborative activity inspired by Don Norman’s The Design of Everyday Things. Participants will explore the question: “How might we redesign a common everyday item to make it more intuitive and user-friendly for everyone?”

In small groups, participants will receive a common item, such as scissors, a toothbrush, or a coffee mug (provided as physical samples or photos). Each team will brainstorm, analyze, and propose improvements to the item's design, focusing on usability and user-centered principles.

The session will conclude with team presentations, showcasing their redesigned items and highlighting how their changes improve functionality, accessibility, or overall user experience. This engaging activity encourages creative problem-solving and demonstrates how thoughtful design impacts daily life.
Speakers
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Em Kramm

Information Services Consultant, ITS - User Experience
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Heather White

User Experience Analyst, ITS - User Experience
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Sylvia Perez

User Experience Analyst, ITS - User Experience
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Brianna Lopez

ITS - Early Career Development Program
Wednesday March 19, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
2420 Betts Classroom Evans Hall, Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT, USA

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