Program

Growth Secrets for Design Superheroes

Design, in its essence, is a journey of transformation. It is a continuous alchemical process where the designer evolves through distinct stages, each demanding a refined set of skills and perspectives. The journey of a junior designer transitioning to mid-level and senior roles is a complex and multifaceted process that involves not only honing one's design skills but also developing a deeper understanding of the design profession and the broader industry. This talk digs into the advanced and profound aspects of career transformation; offering insights, strategies, and perspectives that go beyond the conventional advice commonly shared within design communities.

Design Ethical Financial Practices for Fintech

A product designer for Brass, a Nigerian fintech firm that creates business accounts with cutting-edge financial integrations to support business growth.

Trust And Transparency for scaling Fintech to success

An important objective for designers in fintech is to establish a sense of security for users. This assurance is vital in convincing users that their financial data and transactions are well-protected. Trust plays a critical role in fintech applications because users entrust sensitive information to these platforms. Building trust is essential for instilling confidence and a sense of security in users, leading to increased customer loyalty and satisfaction on a large scale.

Artificial Intelligence in Modern Design

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has journeyed from Alan Turing's initial concepts to transformative applications today, in this talk, i'll take a deep dive into the Age of AI, Adversaries versus Allies and how it is used across dimensions and also solutions.

Typographic Mastery: Harnessing the Superpower of Typography

Typography is an often underestimated and most times, seen as an afterthought, yet it is an incredibly powerful tool in the world of graphic design. This talk explores the profound impact that typefaces, fonts, and the general arrangement of text can have on conveying messages, eliciting emotions, and shaping the overall aesthetics of visual communication. From the historical evolution of typography to its contemporary applications in branding, advertising, and web design, we'll be delving into the intricate interplay of letters, lines, and spacing that gives typography its superpower. Discover how the right choice of fonts and typographic techniques can transform ordinary visuals into extraordinary works of art, influencing how we interpret and engage with the world around us.

The Secret Ingredient to Finding Your Voice in Chaos

In a world where everyone is loud about their craft, story and abilities, it is easy to get lost or drowned out by all the noise. So instead of copying Mr Chris or any other thought leader in the design industry, wouldn’t you rather develop your own voice? Discover the secret ingredient for finding your voice, brand positioning, speed and getting that shmoney.

Bridging Branding and User Experience: A Design Journey Through E-Gov, Healthcare, and Fintech

Gain hands-on insights into how branding isn't just about logos and colors but a powerful tool for enhancing user experience, building trust, and creating lasting impressions. Chisaokwu will traverse through real-world scenarios, exploring concrete strategies that can be applied immediately to your design work. The talk will provide case studies that showcase how branding, when skillfully implemented, can elevate the digital products we design.

How AR is being used to improve healthcare delivery.

Nigerian Type and Graphic Design

Jordan and Joseph will be speaking on type design generally and how the distinction exists within type design in Nigeria. They will also feature their recent expedition to documenting general design in Nigeria with a focus on Nigerian elements in a bid to decolonise Nigerian graphic design identity.

As designers, we put a lot of time, energy, and thought into our work. We spend countless hours thinking, researching, and refining our designs, only to find that they are met with lacklustre responses and unfavourable feedback when we share them with our teammates and stakeholders. One major reason for this is our belief that our work should speak for itself, and so we don’t spend much time thinking through how it will be received. In this talk, we’ll explore how to avoid this pitfall and provide practical steps to ensure that we’re always putting our best foot forward when we share our work. We will mainly focus on presenting product design to medium-sized teams with cross-functional stakeholders, but the concepts are general enough to be applied to any design discipline. We’ll cover various topics like: deciding how to share your work, things to note while preparing for a presentation, and tips to keep in mind while presenting. We’ll also walk through some examples to illustrate how these concepts can be applied in practice. This talk will be most beneficial for experienced designers who want to broaden the impact of their work. However, it will also be a valuable addition to your toolkit if you’re a newer designer preparing to take on bigger challenges, or a seasoned professional looking to jog your memory on concepts you’ve already learned.

Unveiling the Essence of Scandinavian Design: Timeless Elegance, Practical Minimalism and how it Enhances Our Designs. Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication. In this talk, we'll draw daily inspiration from this philosophy in managing tasks and executing designs. Scandinavian design, in particular, has consistently demonstrated the epitome of simplicity and sophistication. This talk will go deep into exploring the principles and use

The Past, The Present and The Future of Design superheroes.

This talk will discuss the emergence of design superheroes in the early days of design, when they were primarily associated with traditional design disciplines. Examine the transformation of design superheroes in the digital age, where they have expanded their reach to encompass a broader range of design disciplines, including user experience (UX) design, interaction design, and digital product design. Dive into the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and virtual reality in revolutionising the design process and user experience.

Design at Netflix: Designing for 250M people & counting

Mariam will share a peak of the captivating world of designing for Netflix. In this talk, she'll delve deep into the tests and experiences that played a pivotal role in propelling Netflix to an impressive 200M+ subscribers today. From dissecting growth design interfaces to showcasing how designer's can impact the broader organization, you'll gain firsthand knowledge and tactical steps to have similar influence at your company.