Human-Centred Design Workshop: Anthropology as a foundation for a career in user experience research

• In-person event

Students interested in applied ethnographic research methods are welcome to participate in a human-centred design workshop!

In this two-hour workshop you will explore the relationship between anthropology and human-centred design (HCD) and practical applications of your ethnographic research skills. HCD is an industry-focused approach for leveraging data from mixed-methods research to design evidence-based strategies that address complex, human-centred problems.

Creative problem solving skills are in high demand. Learn how a degree in anthropology pairs well with Interdisciplinary Studies in Human-Centred Design, an Ontario College postgraduate certificate with four-month, paid co-op. The program was developed in partnership with several private and public sector partners including Nokia, Shopify, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, and the Public Service Commission of Canada. Curriculum is structured to provide college and university students a bridge to a career in user experience (UX) research and strategy and an opportunity to gain real-world experience by working with clients on in-class industry projects.

Your Hosts

Jed Looker
Jed is Research Chair of the Human-Centred Design Institute and Coordinator and Professor of the Interdisciplinary Studies in Human-Centred Design postgraduate program at Algonquin College. He has been a UX practitioner for over twenty years and now works with businesses, governments and NPOs to provide students an industry-focused learning experience. Off-campus Jed was an Interaction Design Association (IxDA) Local Leader, is currently Chair of Capital Computer-Human Interaction (CapCHI), an Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) special interest group, and is an educational member of the World Design Organization (WDO).

Jean-Pierre Lachance
After completing his Anthropology degree at Carleton University, Jean-Pierre enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Studies in Human-Centered Design postgraduate program at Algonquin College to learn about design research and strategy and prepare for a career in UX research.

If you have any questions about the workshop you can email Matthew Hawkins (matthew.hawkins@carleton.ca) for more information.