Motion for Product Designers

Discover how advancing Design Maturity can transform your career and boost your organisation’s success. In this session, we'll break down the stages of Design Maturity, from the early, developing phases to the innovative, visionary level. You'll get practical tools to assess your company's current design maturity and learn how to advocate for improvement. You will hear about the vital roles Design Leaders play at each maturity stage, and explore the exciting career growth opportunities that come with advancing Design Maturity. With practical steps for implementation, tips for overcoming challenges, and inspiring real-world success stories, this session will equip you to champion Design Maturity in your organisation and propel your career forward.

UX'ers face several challenges, but we all have superpowers, and it's time to strengthen them. In this talk, Kuldeep will provide the 'WHAT,' the 'WHY,' and the 'HOW' to develop and use these superpowers. Kuldeep Kelkar is the author of this new book, 'Strengthen Your User Research Superpowers.' Similar to a deck of cards, Kuldeep will share 52 superpowers across 4 sections: (1) Strengthen Core (2) Nurture Organizational Engagement (3) Demonstrate Leadership (4) Elevate Expertise. Join this talk; it will be insightful and actionable.

This session offers a unique perspective on designing for a global audience by bridging the gap between cultural intelligence and user-centric design. We'll delve into the specific challenges and opportunities of designing for the next billion users, emphasizing the importance of understanding cultural nuances and adapting design strategies accordingly. Through real-world examples, case studies, and expert insights, we'll provide actionable takeaways for designers to create inclusive and impactful solutions that resonate with diverse cultures worldwide.

Reflecting on moments in my life and design career, I realised how it has made me more resilient as an entrepreneur. Here I share my lessons to help other designers create their own ventures. You don’t need funding, an MBA, or infinite resources.