Can Human-Centered Design Bring Women to the Forefront of Social Transformation in Emerging Markets?

Redwood City - February 21st - RSVP Now

Human-centered design has become quite popular and this can be a positive and a negative. In emerging markets in particular, inclusive approaches that engage stakeholders tend to be more effective: Creating products, services, programs, and systems that better meet real human needs.

Human-centered design can thoroughly root efforts in a deeper understanding of local context, culture, and dynamics. Some would argue that getting this right is the most critical question to enabling transformational, locally-led growth and quality of life in emerging markets.

But there is a wide variance in the efficacy of different human-centered design efforts. Some approaches have been more thoughtful and effective, and others have produced more hype than impact.

Please RSVP now for the next Technology Salon to explore human-centered design with an emphasis on how it can advance the inclusion of women in emerging markets from Myanmar to Tanzania.

We’ll have a dynamic discussion, diving into questions such as:

What are best practices in human-centered design by and for women in development programs?
Which methodologies effectively include women in the design of mobile and internet-based products?
What strategies can address cultural and religious limitations that preclude women from being engineers, designers, and community leaders?
Are the criteria of emerging markets unique from those in developed countries for ensuring women can lead in the design stage? How so?
What are examples of how human-centered design has failed so that we avoid repeating past mistakes?

Please RSVP now to join these thought leaders for a vibrant discussion on the present and future of human-centered design:

Rochelle Ardesher, Point-B Design + Training
Jocelyn Ling Malan, UNICEF Office of Innovation
Glenn Fajardo, Co-teaching Design Across Borders at Stanford d.school

We’ll have coffee and breakfast treats for a morning rush, but seating is limited to ensure an intimate discussion. Be sure to RSVP quickly. Once we reach our 35- person capacity there will be a waiting list!

Human-Centered Design with Women
San Francisco Technology Salon
9:00 - 11:00 am - Discussion Begins at 9:30
Thursday, February 21st, 2019
Vodafone Americas Foundation,
275 Shoreline Drive, Redwood City, CA
RSVP is required for attendance

About the Technology Salon

The Technology Salon™ is an intimate, informal, and in person, discussion between information and communication technology experts and international development professionals, with a focus on both:

technology's impact on donor-sponsored technical assistance delivery, and
private enterprise driven economic development, facilitated by technology.

Our meetings are lively conversations, not boring presentations. Attendance is capped at 35 people - and frank participation with ideas, opinions, and predictions is actively encouraged.

It's also a great opportunity to meet others motivated to employ technology to solve vexing development problems. Join us today!