January 26, 2026 — This session is for designers struggling with creative paralysis due to vague client feedback. Learn the art of “Un-Designing” — a skill that helps you confidently remove unnecessary elements. At the beginner level, it’s about simplifying visual clutter and making smarter design choices. However, as you grow, this mindset evolves into a crucial tool in product development, helping you evaluate which features add value and which ones hinder user experience.

We’ll explore a 5-step framework, supported by proven design principles, demonstrating how “Un-Designing” becomes an essential skill as you progress through your career, from simplifying designs to making impactful decisions about feature removal. This skill isn’t just for beginners; it’s a mindset that scales with you, helping you design smarter, not harder, at every stage of your career.

April 30, 2025 — This session explores how design subtly shapes user behavior—often without them realizing it.

Dark patterns are sneaky, unethical tricks that manipulate users into unintended actions, like unknowingly subscribing to a service or sharing more data than intended. Clicking “Accept Cookies” seems harmless, but what follows? Websites track every move—heatmaps, session recordings, and targeted ads shape what we see and do, creating an illusion of choice.

To stay in control, recognize these deceptive patterns. Think twice before accepting cookies, check for hidden subscriptions, and be mindful of where you share your email. Awareness is the first step to navigating digital spaces more consciously.

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