Inclusive Design For Brands

Wed Oct 16 2024 at 06:00 pm to 09:00 pm UTC+01:00

Havas KX | London

The Future is ND
Publisher/HostThe Future is ND
Inclusive Design For Brands
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Join The Future is ND community to discuss how brands can develop more inclusive design practices for their audiences
About this Event

As a community, we have discussed how organizations can be more inclusive of their neurodivergent staff. But how about externally? How do brands communicate with their audiences without excluding 20%* of them?


Join us to explore:


  • Neuro-Inclusive Design Practices: How can brands be more inclusive when designing for neurodivergent audiences?
  • Importance of Accessibility: Why do brands need to be accessible by design?
  • Universal Design: Is universally inclusive design possible if every brain is different?


What to Expect:


  • Expert Insights: Hear from a variety of experts in the field of neuro-inclusive design
  • Audience Engagement: Participate in lively discussions and share your perspectives
  • Refreshments: Drinks and light snacks will be provided
  • Accessibility: Quiet room and wheelchair access available on request


Join the conversation to inspire change in the creative industry, and to make advertising and comms more inclusive for all audiences.


This event will not be live-streamed. If you cannot attend and have paid to register we will share an audio recording on request. The usual write-up of the key points following the event will also be available. Please inform us if you require wheelchair access before the event.


AGENDA

6 pm - Guests arrive; refreshments and networking

6.30 pm - Intro Lucy Hobbs

6.35 pm - Keynote: Lizzy Davis - Inclusive by Design: Branding for Every Brain

7 pm - Break, refreshments and networking

7.30 pm - Panel discussion: How can brands be more inclusive by design?

8.30 pm - Drinks and networking

9 pm - END




Speakers

Lizzy Davis


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Lizzy Davis is a Senior Visual Designer working at advertising agency House337. In her 10 years in the Design sector, she has worked for clients such as Apple, HSBC, Santander, Unilever, Costa Coffee, and gov.uk. Since seeking help for her mental health and time management struggles in 2021, she was informally diagnosed with ADHD by her psychotherapist.


Since then, she has gone on to become an advocate for how businesses can better support their neurodiverse employees, allowing them to not only survive but thrive in design roles and beyond.


Vivian Wall


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Vivian is a multidisciplinary creative with a passion for people and a commitment to inclusivity. Over the past 3 years she has worked as a consultant, advising clients on the creation of spaces that, consider diverse user characteristics such as neurodiversity, disability, gender identity, age, culture, and more.


With a deep fascination of marketing and emerging technologies, she is keen to leverage her inclusive design experience to help brands create campaigns that appeal to and represent a wider range of audiences.


Matt Roberts


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Matt is the lead UX designer at Sightsavers, a charity protecting sight and fighting for disability rights across Africa and Asia. He is co-chair of the BIMA Inclusive Design Council which inspires and supports the UK digital industry in creating inclusive experiences.


A respected voice in accessibility, Matt has contributed to Econsultancy best-practice guides and written articles like 'Being a Colourblind Designer' for Creative Review. He conducts workshops at events like the D&AD Design Festival and the London College of Communication. Recognised in the BIMA100 'Champions for Change,' Matt influences the digital and tech industry through his dedication to inclusive design.


Aleksandra Melnikova


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Aleks is a co-founder of Cosmic Velocity, a London-based agency designing inclusive digital products, services, and training. Before founding Cosmic Velocity, Aleks led design teams at top UX agencies like ORM, Foolproof, Publicis Poke, and Webcredible. Over the years, she has worked across various industries, from startups to large corporates, focusing on service design, UX design, research, and capability building.


Her clients include global brands like VISA, Virgin Atlantic, British Airways, Moonpig, Pearson Education, and UK government departments, as well as emerging startups in healthcare and sustainability. She has created tools for finding diverse children's books, mental health support, sourcing inclusive imagery, and conducting inclusive research.


Ashley Peacock


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Ashley works primarily on AbilityNet’s inclusive user-research practices. Her expertise lies at the intersection of cognitive science, AI, and technology.


Ashley previously led a company for four years, specialising in tailored assistive solutions for governments, businesses, and charities. This included creating 3D autism simulations, collaborating with the NHS on a mental health triaging tool during the COVID pandemic, and engineering custom software to help people with neurodegenerative conditions read again in partnership with UCL. As a neurodivergent professional, Ashley continues to make an impact through public speaking, writing, and research.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Havas KX, 3 Pancras Square, London, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 15.00

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