Presence and play: A UX toolkit for creative thinking

Tue Feb 24 2026 at 05:45 pm to 08:00 pm UTC-07:00

J5 Design | Calgary

Elisabet Camprubi
Publisher/HostElisabet Camprubi
Presence and play: A UX toolkit for creative thinking
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Experience how presence & play improve focus,build emotional capacity, & support psychological safety,unlocking fresh ideas & communication.
About this Event

In today’s fast-paced design culture, stress and overthinking block creativity. This hands-on session shows how presence and play improve focus, build emotional capacity, and support psychological safety—unlocking fresh ideas and better team communication. Through grounding practices and LEGO® Serious Play®, you’ll explore how using the body as a compass reduces pressure, prevents burnout, and makes creative work easier and more engaging.


Main takeaways:
• Learn grounding techniques for clarity and emotional safety.
• Use play to unlock new ideas and reduce overthinking.
• Explore LEGO® Serious Play® to strengthen team communication, collaboration, and psychological safety.
• Gain practical tools to regulate your body, avoid burnout, and stay calm, creative, and connected in your daily work.
• Learn simple exercises you can adapt in your team’s creative sessions to improve co-creation and communication.

Tickets (Dinner included):
Students: 56.50 + fees.
Regular: 68.50 + fees
Link to the event (UX CAMP):

https://uxcamp.ca/project/presence-play-a-ux-toolkit-for-creative-thinking/


ABOUT ELISABT

Elisabet is a Senior UX Designer, Mentor, and Facilitator in Creativity, Innovation, and Well-being, with over 10 years of experience in product design, user research, and creative facilitation across startups, government, enterprise, and corporate wellness environments.

She guides individuals and teams to think clearly, collaborate better, and solve complex challenges creatively through design, mindfulness, and play (LEGO® Serious Play®).

She currently works for the Government of Alberta and is the founder of Designfulness™, a holistic approach that brings presence, creativity, and human connection back into how we live and work, supporting communication, collaboration, and better decision-making in complex systems.


ABOUT UX CAMP

UX Camp is the largest UX conference in Western Canada, bringing together professionals from diverse backgrounds to explore future-focused topics and emerging trends in user experience, AI, design thinking, and human-centred design.

Join us to challenge conventional ideas, inspire innovation, and shape the future of UX.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

J5 Design, 140 4 Avenue Southwest, Calgary, Canada

Tickets

CAD 64.58 to CAD 77.99

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