Human-Centred Design (HCD) is a creative approach to problem-solving which focuses on the people designers are designing for [...]


The Atrium, Building 4, Dubai Design District (d3)

Human-Centred Design (HCD) is a creative approach to problem-solving that focuses on the people designers are designing for, and that results in tailor-made solutions based on people’s needs. Participants in this workshop will learn the basics of HCD, which can help in own organisation, project or field. In this fun, fast-paced crash course you will actually do the HCD process which could then be applied to your own project or organisation. This workshop will be followed by a public talk presenting a case study on utilising HCD to benefit emerging designers in the Gulf: the Reinventing Heritage project by Banafsajeel

Led by Banafsajeel and Global Teams

Seats are limited and pre-registration is essential

Beth Yoder is managing partner at Global Teams, based in Dubai and operating globally. She has been facilitating engaging and creative intercultural learning and development for individuals and organizations for almost 20 years. She completed her MA in Intercultural Relations and has been a returning fellow at the Summer Institute for Intercultural Communication since 2005.

Noor Aldabbagh is the founder of Banafsajeel, a curatorial platform that engages artists and designers through collaborative projects and creative learning experiences. She graduated from Harvard with an honors degree in Visual Studies and obtained her MA in Art Business from the Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London. Banafsajeel’s theme for this year is Reinventing Heritage, focusing on designers drawing inspiration from traditions in the GCC.