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1 in 5 people suffering from Reading comprehension issues & Dyslexia. These issues manifest themselves in self esteem, mental health and learning deficits they follow children to adulthood. Any with an interest in breaking new ground with a technology focus that brings the three elements of Neuroplasticity forward, specifically the visual, the auditory and the vestibular. Visual & auditory design will be key to improving outcomes for children.

Navigating complex systems can be a daunting challenge for users—and an ongoing struggle for UX designers. When done right, navigation becomes invisible, allowing users to effortlessly find their way. When done wrong, it leads to frustration and confusion. This workshop will introduce you to object-oriented design (OOD) and explore how this method of thinking can revolutionize navigation design.

Accessibility is essential for reaching a broader audience, but many designs still fall short. This hands-on workshop empowers participants to identify and resolve accessibility barriers in digital designs. Using real-world examples and practical tools, attendees will conduct audits, brainstorm fixes, and leave with actionable insights they can apply immediately.

How do we tackle complex challenges and drive meaningful change in design and innovation? It starts with psychological safety. This workshop will explore why creating an environment where individuals feel safe to share ideas, take risks, and challenge the status quo is essential for driving innovation and addressing today's most pressing challenges.

As more Canadians turn to digital health—from older adults who need a friendly, supportive touch, to younger, tech-savvy users who want quick and clear information—finding the right tone becomes essential. In this fun, hands-on workshop, we'll explore key UX writing principles that make online healthcare welcoming, trustworthy, and helpful.

Participants will learn to think like a designer when it comes to their career. They'll learn in practice why and how this can be transformative for their work and life by: • Leveraging empathy and simple user research methods for themselves • Applying product and experience design frameworks -- like Jobs to Be Done -- to their career • Identifying what they'd like their career to do for them

In this workshop, we'll provide participants with tools and methods they can use in situations where they need to design solutions for multiple stakeholders. Participants will learn how to determine who your stakeholders are (stakeholder mapping), and how to engage different types of stakeholders.

Group brainstorms sometimes get a bad rap but when led effectively and used in the right context they can help generate creative ideas and get project teams further faster. Structure and skilled facilitation are key.

This workshop focuses on the six key "founder development" innovation skills that Velocity has discovered (bias to action, customer obsession, resilience, resourcefulness, strong communication and ambition) and takes participants through a self-assessment to identify their areas for growth as well as practical exercises. The learnings from the entrepreneurship and education world can support anyone who wants to increase their personal effectiveness and who want to develop the fortitude to bring new products, services and ideas to life.