TorCHI  Toronto Region Computer Human Interaction

Tour the Humber College Usability Lab Trailer and Learn about Industry Case Studies

Date: Thursday, September 20, 2018

Time: 6:30pm: Networking | 7pm: Presentation

Location: Humber College North Campus, 205 Humber College Blvd, Wing L, Room LB 122 [MAP]

Cost: Free for TorCHI Members RSVP Required.   Join TorCHI for $20/year membership.

TITLE:  Understanding Usability Studies while Designing User Experiences

ABSTRACT

When conducting usability studies, how do we make the invisible visible and the intangible tangible?  Being able to eye track user experiences enables us to collect both qualitative and quantitative data. Learn how Humber College collaborates with industry in their state of the art Usability Lab Trailer while teaching students how to interpret the design insights and build critical thinking into their UX skillset.

PRESENTERS 

George Paravantes, MFA IxD, Professor & Program Coordinator, User Experience Design Grad Certificate Program BIO  https://mediastudies.humber.ca/storybank/george-paravantes.html

Bernie Monette, Program Coordinator Web Development  Grad Certificate Program 
BIO https://mediastudies.humber.ca/storybank/bernie-monette.html

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Co-creation: Reinventing Design in Agile, Product-First Organizations – Craig Saila, CBC.ca

Date: Monday, October 15, 2018

Time: 6:30pm: Networking | 7pm: Presentation

Location: University of Toronto, Bahen Centre, 40 St George St, Room 1170

Cost: Free for TorCHI Members RSVP Required.   Join TorCHI for $20/year membership.

ABSTRACT: Craig Saila will share a design-led product model he uses to help organizations integrate human-centric mindset into a sustainable cycle of product development and growth. The process relies on an intentional combination of traditional design and product management skills to create an integrated system rewarding established practice strengths. In turn, this helps encourage the creation of spontaneous moments of insight and inspiration. In the spirit of this, the presentation invites audience participation to help explore the ideas more completely.

BIO: Craig Saila is a leader in digital experience design, guiding businesses in the creation and development of innovative and engaging products on a range of connected platforms. He is currently leading the product and design teams for CBC’s digital offerings and teaching OCADU students about user experience design. Prior to that he was The Globe and Mail’s Director of Reader Experience, where expanded its mobile app portfolio, oversaw the development of its digital subscription efforts, and created a design innovation group. He joined the The Globe and Mail after leading the design and development team for NBC News’ network of sites.

REGISTRATION: RSVP Required space is limited.