Human Centred Design Workshop The Glasgow Hub

The Design Society presents an intensive, one-day immersive experience titled "Human-Centred Design Workshop: The Glasgow Hub." This event is meticulously curated to address the growing need for empathy-driven design in an increasingly digital world. As technology becomes more pervasive, the risk of alienating the end-user grows. This workshop serves as a corrective measure, bringing the focus back to the human element of the design process.

Set in the historic and elegant surroundings of The Corinthian Club, the atmosphere is designed to inspire creativity and open dialogue. The day begins with a masterclass in User Experience (UX) psychology, exploring the cognitive biases that influence how people interact with physical and digital products. Facilitators from The Design Society’s "Human Behavior" Special Interest Group will lead participants through a series of ethnographic mapping exercises, teaching them how to observe and interpret user needs that often go unstated.

The core of the workshop is dedicated to "Rapid Prototyping for Empathy." Here, participants will be challenged to build low-fidelity models of everyday objects, reimagined for users with varying physical abilities. This hands-on approach demystifies the design process and highlights the importance of inclusivity. By the end of the session, attendees will have mastered techniques for iterative testing and feedback loops that can be applied to any industry—from medical device manufacturing to software development.

Networking is a key component of the event, with a structured "Speed Collaboration" session during lunch, allowing attendees to connect with peers who face similar design hurdles. The workshop concludes with a presentation of the prototypes developed during the day, followed by a critique session that emphasizes constructive growth rather than mere evaluation. This event is a unique opportunity to refine your design craft in one of the UK’s most vibrant cultural cities.