McKinley Towne Center
201 S Division St #210, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
USA
Join Michigan UXPA for “Design via Dialogue & Innovation” a panel and discussion on how to talk to engineers about usability. This event is hosted by Ford Labs & features guest speakers from Michigan State University.
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Date & Time: April 18, 2019 12:30pm-3pm
Location: Ford Labs – 201 S. Division St. #210, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Speakers:
- Dawn Opel, Ph.D. – Assistant Professor of Digital Media and User Experience in the Department of Writing, Rhetoric, and American Cultures at Michigan State University.
- Jeff Grabill, Ph.D. – Associate Provost for Teaching, Learning, and Technology and Director of the Hub for Innovation in Learning and Technology at Michigan State University (MSU).
Summary: Designing artifacts for humans inherently means encountering communication challenges. As we play a central role in how technology impacts people’s lives — designers serve on the front lines, frequently finding ourselves in the role of end-user advocate. Dr. Dawn Opel & Dr. Jeff Grabill, from Michigan State University, will help us explore ways that designers can talk to engineers about usability.
Schedule:
- 12:30pm Doors open
- 1pm Talks Begin
- 1:45 Group Q&A