50 shades of yellow

How can we expect our designers to create truly empathetic design if they don't feel empathy towards their fellow designers?

I had an idea that by uncovering our similarities, rather than assuming differences, we would create a more united team, and therefore a happier work place, leading to better products, a more delightful user experience, and ultimately making us a more successful company. Easy!

I'll be sharing some of the things we've tried; the good, bad and uncomfortable to bring our Designers together. (I'm also keen to hear what you've tried.)

Presented by Roxy Huntington at Managing Design 2017

Transcript

1. 50 shades of yellow Roxy Huntington Managing Design 2017
5. How can we encourage our designers to empathise with others within Trade Me and beyond?
6. Who is Design at Trade Me? We’re roughly 30 product and communications designers, located across Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.
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13. Layer Tennis
23. Pecha Mini Kucha
35. Future ideas?
36. Future ideas?
37. Any questions? Thoughts? Suggestions?
38. Thank you! Roxy Huntington roxy@trademe.co.nz