Calm Tech For Experience Designers Masterclass with Amber Case
The difference between an annoying technology and one that is helpful is how it engages our attention. Calm Technology is a framework for designing ubiquitous devices that engage our attention in an appropriate manner.
This workshop will cover how to use principles of Calm Technology to design for the least amount of cognitive overhead, engage peripheral attention and create pass-through interfaces where people focus on the task, not the tool.
Structure and activities
Students will work in groups to solve a series of design challenges, including designing new products, ‘calming down’ a complex ones, communicating the principles of Calm Technology across an organization and team, and entering a product successfully into the marketplace.
You’ll learn how to
Students will learn how to design appropriate notification systems into both physical and software products, and communicate the principles of Calm Technology across their organization and team. They will use methods of Calm Technology to design technology for generations, not seasons, and successfully enter their product into the marketplace.
Who is the workshop for?
This workshop is for anyone that actively builds or makes decisions about technology, especially user experience designers, product designers, managers, creative directors and developers. Attendees are encouraged to have some background in user experience design and look at http://calmtech.com/
About Amber Case
Amber Case is a renowned scholar specializing in the interactions between humans and technology, particularly how technology influences culture. She has authored four influential books, including "Calm Technology" and "A Kids Book About Technology." Her academic credentials include fellowships at MIT's Center for Civic Media and Harvard's Berkman Klein Center. She has been recognized by Inc. Magazine's 30 under 30 and named one of Fast Company’s Most Influential Women in Technology.
Case co-founded Geoloqi, a location-based software company that was acquired by Esri, and later established The Calm Tech Institute, a non-profit aimed at fostering harmonious human-tech interactions. Currently, she serves as the Research Director at the Metagovernance Project, focusing on design, governance, and AI.
About Futurespaces
Futurespaces delves into contemporary experience design, with a specific focus on how innovations in design and technology can meaningfully enhance human connection.
Founded and led by Josh Goldblum (Bluecadet) Futurespaces offers live webinars and in-person tours that provide valuable insights into the creative process of creating contemporary experiences.