We are meeting at:
The Ingenuity Centre (Room A15)
University of Nottingham Innivation Park - Jubilee Campus
Triumph Rd, Lenton, Nottingham. NG7 2TU
Huge thanks to UNIP (University of Nottingham Innovation Park) for providing venue space for our September event!
What is DiNG?
Design and Innovation Nottingham is :
- a regular, in person meetup for people interested in the design and development of products and services
- an evening of practical talks and discussions about design, research and innovation
- an informal and inclusive space to learn and discuss
- a free event with free food and drinks!
The aim of DiNG is to provide an opportunity for people who share our curiosity for design and innovation to meet and share knowledge and experiences. Our hope is that people will have an enjoyable time learning and supporting each other and leave with at least one practical idea they can apply to their work.
Who is it for?
Anyone interested in design and innovation is welcome, from user researchers, UX designers and product managers to startups and entrepreneurs.
What happens?
The evening will run something like this:
6.30 - sign in and enjoy a free drink
7.00 - first talk
Enjoy a slice of free pizza while you chat with other attendees
8.00 - second talk
8.40 - head home or hang around and carry on discussions over drinks
9.30 - venue closes
Where and when?
Thursday18th September - The Ingenuity Centre, University of Nottingham, Jubilee Campus.
Speakers and talks
Sana Fatima Sayyed - a UX Designer and Researcher with over 5 years of experience crafting human-centered solutions that create lasting impact. She draws on her strong foundation in design research and passion for sustainability, to blend systems thinking with empathy to address complex challenges holistically. Her work is rooted in empathy, guided by purpose, and inspired by the vision of a future where people, technology, and the planet thrive together.
Talk title: Can good design help save the planet?
- What if every click, scroll, and interaction had an environmental cost?
- How much energy does your favorite app or website consume and could it be designed differently?
- Can UX designers play a real role in tackling climate change?
This eye-opening session will uncover the hidden environmental impact of digital design and explore how UX choices, big and small, can help build a more sustainable future.
Getting there
The Ingenuity Centre is accessed from Triumph Road on the Uni of Nottingham Jubilee Campus.
If you are arriving by car from the Derby Road side, enter the Jubilee campus on Triumph Road and head towards the red 'whisk' tower. After the Sir Colin Campbell Building turn right into the car park. The Ingenuity Centre is the round building beyond the car park. We are advised that visitor parking is free of charge after 4.30pm.
If you are arriving by bus from the Derby Road side, alight the bus at one of the stops near the Triumph Road entrance and walk along Triumph Road towards the red 'whisk' tower. At the Sir Colin Campbell Building turn right and follow the path towards the Round Building - the Ingenuity Centre. The Ingenuity Centre is a 5-10 minute walk from bus stops on Derby Road.
How do I sign up?
Sign up for a free place at this meetup using the orange 'Get tickets' button.
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