Get ready for an epic milestone on November 14, 2024! For two decades, this amazing grassroots movement has brought together passionate innovators worldwide to champion user-centered design.
2024 Theme: Designing for a Better World
The theme of “Designing for a Better World” is demonstrated in many ways such as architects and urban planners creating accessible public spaces, companies focusing on eco-friendly packaging, software developers prioritizing inclusive digital design, community engagement platforms enhancing civic participation, sustainable transportation solutions prioritizing pedestrians and cyclists, educational materials designed for inclusivity, and green architecture emphasizing energy efficiency and occupant well-being. These efforts contribute to a more accessible and environmentally conscious world.
World Usability Initiative
The goal of the World Usability Initiative (WUI) is to connect the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and the User Experience (UX) community and everyone who believes that great design is inclusive and usable by all, to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals by establishing World Usability Day as an internationally observed day, listed on the United Nations calendar. WUI launched the Design Challenge in 2020 and the Speaker Series in 2021. Help us achieve this goal of being engaged in our global community to design for a better world.
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World Usability Day: 2023
World Usability Day across the years!
We have been organizing events on the second Thursday in November since 2005.
Over 250,000 people have been involved in events so far, around the world, bringing together different communities to create a more usable world for all of us.
Upcoming Events
November 14, 2024
World Usability Day 2024- Bremen
Designing for a Better World
Bremen, Bremen
Germany
November 14, 2024
World Usability Day '24 Berlin
Designing for a Better World
Berlin, Berlin
Germany
November 14, 2024
World Usability Day Augsburg
Designing for a Better World
Augsburg, Bavaria
Germany
November 14, 2024
Triangle UXPA
World Usability Day Celebration
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
United States
November 14, 2024
World Usability Day Designing for a Better World
3D Printing for Assistive Devices
Las Cruces, New Mexico
United States
November 15, 2024
World Usability Day 2024
Indiana Design for a Better World
Fishers, Indiana
United States
November 15, 2024
San Antonio World Usability Day
UX San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
United States
November 14, 2024
World Usability Day Akron
Designing for a Better World
Akron, Ohio
United States
November 14, 2024
UX Fair
World Usability Day Boston UXPA
Boston, Massachusetts
United States
November 14, 2024
World Usability Day Hamburg
WUDHH 2024
Hamburg, Hamburg
Germany
Host City
World Usability Day 2024- Bremen
Designing for a Better World
Der 3. World Usability Day in Bremen!
Einmal im Jahr treffen sich weltweit an rund 200 Orten alle Fans der User Experience und Usability mit all ihren verschiedenen Perspektiven zu einem fachlichen Austausch. Am 14.11.2024 zum dritten Mal auch wieder in Bremen zum diesjährigen Thema ” Designing for a Better World”. Hier die offizielle Beschreibung: „Das Thema “Designing for a Better World” zeigt sich in vielerlei Hinsicht: Architekten und Stadtplaner schaffen barrierefreie öffentliche Räume, Unternehmen konzentrieren sich auf umweltfreundliche Verpackungen, Softwareentwickler legen Wert auf ein integratives digitales Design, Plattformen für bürgerschaftliches Engagement fördern die Bürgerbeteiligung, nachhaltige Verkehrslösungen legen den Schwerpunkt auf Fußgänger und Radfahrer, Bildungsmaterialien sind integrativ gestaltet und grüne Architektur legt den Schwerpunkt auf Energieeffizienz und Wohlbefinden der Bewohner. Diese Bemühungen tragen zu einer besser zugänglichen und umweltbewussten Welt bei.“
Eingeladen sind alle Interessierten aus Praxis, Forschung und Industrie sowie alle, die etwas Neues lernen möchten. Veranstalter ist Open Reply, eine Agentur für digitale Transformation, mobile Solutions und Connected Platforms mit Hauptsitz in der Bremer Überseestadt.
Host City
World Usability Day '24 Berlin
Designing for a Better World
Sichere dir dein kostenloses
Dich erwartet ein Tag voller Vorträge, Workshops und Diskussionen rund um das Thema “Designing for a better world”. Dafür haben wir verschiedene Angebote vorbereitet:
Vormittags (ab 9:30 Uhr): Zwei Highlight-Keynotes zu den Themen Accessibility und Sustainability (auch als Livestream)
Nachmittags (ab 13 Uhr): Vier Slots mit mehreren parallelen Angeboten (nur vor Ort!), z. B. spannende Case Studies, Talks zu Themen wie digitaler Inklusion, KI und Personas sowie einige praktische Workshops und Diskussionsrunden.
Zum Abschluss bleibt noch genügend Zeit, um beim Networking spannende Kontakte zu knüpfen.
Wenn du den ganzen Tag vor Ort teilnehmen möchtest, buche dir einfach beide Tickets.
Die vollständige Agenda kommt bald! Folge gerne Userlutions
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Host City
World Usability Day Augsburg
Designing for a Better World
ANMELDUNG
Wir sind ausgebucht
Die maximale Teilnehmerzahl für den WUD Augsburg ist erreicht. Leider sind keine Karten mehr verfügbar. Du möchtest das nächste Event nicht verpassen? Auf Social Media informieren wir über die nächsten Veranstaltungen in Augsburg und Ulm!
Host City
Triangle UXPA
World Usability Day Celebration
Talk: Human-Centered Design and Delivery of Usable Services by Carl Turner.
In a world increasingly driven by experiences, service design has emerged as a critical discipline. This talk will explore the nuances of service design, differentiating it from traditional product design and highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities it presents.
We’ll delve into the core concepts of service design, examining the distinct characteristics of services compared to products. You’ll gain a deeper understanding of “usability” in the context of services, exploring how to measure and improve the user experience in intangible offerings.
To illustrate these concepts, we’ll share a case study of a large-scale organizational transformation at a financial services company. Discover how service design principles were applied to create a more customer-centric and efficient organization.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand the fundamental differences between product and service design
- Explore the concept of “usability” in the context of services
- Learn effective strategies for collaborating with diverse stakeholders
- Discover essential tools for documenting service designs
- Gain insights from a real-world case study of service design in action
https://triuxpa.org/event-5486576/Registration
Languages
[EN] English (English)
Host City
World Usability Day Designing for a Better World
3D Printing for Assistive Devices
Social Justice Reading Group recently read Disability Visibility by Alice Wong and was inspired to take action to help the disability community.
World Usability Day (November 14th) asks us to consider how things can be improved to create a better world for all. Designers can play a critical role in addressing these challenges by creating solutions that seek to improve the human condition and make the world more just.
Come view assorted 3-D printed assistive devices and our browse our library of files (free patents) that can help people with disabilities. Items can include aids to hold a pen, or open a can of soda, or make buckling a seatbelt easier.
Do you or someone you know have a need? We can help to find a free patent to assist you. We can then book you for time with the Makerspace 3-D printer to create your assistive device.
Languages
[BN] Bengali (বাংলা)
Host City
World Usability Day 2024
Indiana Design for a Better World
This year we will focus on designing for an accessible world for all users making all experiences richer and better.
Today, our interactions are increasingly technology-dependent, connecting people from diverse backgrounds and geographical locations through digital platforms. It’s important to recognize that technology, as our common ground, needs to be accessible and empathetic to users’ intentions. By intentionally designing for an accessible world for all users, we can bridge gaps and foster understanding, making all experiences better.
Inclusive design spans both physical and digital spaces. Public areas often feature ramps, multi-language signage, designated spaces for easy access, and even audible traffic signals to help a broader range of people move freely. In the digital world, inclusivity is mainly visceral. Voice assistants, color modes in games like Fortnite, and the intuitive designs of devices by Apple or Samsung transcend language barriers, allowing people with diverse accessibility needs to interact with technology.
Host City
San Antonio World Usability Day
UX San Antonio
Mark your calendars for an extraordinary event dedicated to enhancing user experiences and promoting usability in design! The World Usability Day Conference is coming to San Antonio on Friday, November 15, 2024. This event brings together experts, practitioners, and enthusiasts to share insights, inspire innovations, and drive the future of user-centered design.
Join us for a day filled with engaging keynotes, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities with leading professionals in the field. Whether you’re a seasoned usability expert or just beginning your journey, this conference offers valuable takeaways for everyone.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-antonio-world-usability-day-2024-tickets-1024452604317?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl
Languages
[EN] English (English)
Host City
World Usability Day Akron
Designing for a Better World
Join UX Akron for an in-person celebration of World Usability Day, 2024!
This year’s theme is Designing for a Better World. We have 10 fantastic speakers this year!
Check our blog for updates as we continue planning and preparing for #WUD2024!
This is an in-person event
Languages
[EN] English (English)
Host City
UX Fair
World Usability Day Boston UXPA
Welcome to the 10th Annual UX Fair, an entire day jam-packed with UX goodness. This event is for students, career changers, and UX professionals new to the field who want to network with others. We will have thought leaders on hand to provide mentoring and career guidance throughout the afternoon. Join us for a chance to hobnob with UX unicorns and other celebrities.
The UX Fair is an annual mentoring and career development fair for students and career changers who are interested in breaking into the fields of user experience design, research, development, information architecture, and content strategy. It is geared towards those who are new to UX or those seeking a new career in UX. The events at t
Languages
[EN] English (English)
Host City
World Usability Day Hamburg
WUDHH 2024
Tickets are available for free. Get tickets here:
Languages
[DE] German (Deutsch)
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