Join us for an engaging day of exploration and inspiration at our local celebration of World Information Architecture Day 2024, under the global theme of "CONTEXT." This free event is geared toward all levels of experienced information architects, experience designers, and curious enthusiasts.
Date: Saturday, March 2
Time: 9am – 2:30pm
Location: Minneapolis Central Library, Pohlad Hall, 300 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis MN 55402
Admission: Free! All are welcome!
Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be provided.
A Special Thank You to our Sponsors
Platinum: Digital Accessibility by WeCo
Gold: Crux Collaborative
Bronze: Prime Digital Academy
What to Expect
This year, we're diving deep into how context shapes communication, understanding, and decision-making. Context is the invisible thread that connects ideas, emotions, and values, influencing how we perceive and interact with the world around us. As we navigate through the realms of digital and physical spaces, understanding context becomes pivotal in creating meaningful experiences and solutions.
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Engaging Talks & Workshops: Hear from leading experts and practitioners about the latest trends and insights in information architecture and experience design.
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Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow professionals, make new friends, and share your experiences in an open and welcoming environment.
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Book Exchange: Bring an IA / UX book from your personal collection to trade at the event!
Agenda
9:00am | Check-in
9:30am | Kick off!
10:00am | The UX of AI: Design the Future
McLean Donnelly, Professor of Design
10:40am | Designing for Communication Contexts
Abby Bajuniemi, UX Research Leader
11:20am | AI, Accessibility and Users with Disabilities
Panel:
Lynn Wehrman, CEO Digital Accessibility by WeCo
Maureen Pranghofer, Lead Accessibility Tester
Ken Rodgers, User Consultant, former Disability Programs Coordinator for the State of Minnesota Department of Transportation
12:15pm | Navigating the ER Context; the Power of Designing "with" Not "for"
Kimberly Herrema, Sav Mirashi, Shawn Merrill; Service Designers
1:00pm | Understanding Context: Crafting Inclusive Designs through Liberatory Thinking and Identity Mapping
Aimee Vue, Senior Consultant, Strategy & Research
1:50pm Building an Inclusive Research Practice
Lori Baker, UX Leader / Strategist / Trainer
We look forward to seeing you!
Venue, parking and transit
Twin Cities World IA Day
at Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis, MN 55401
in the Pohlad Auditorium
Saturday, March 2, 9:00 am - 2:30 pm
Underground parking is available, enter on 4th street. Parking ramp hours are from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Map + Directions
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