S-IT0065 - Sustainable UX: Green Design Practices
Target Audience
UX/UI designers, Product designers, Project managers, Web developers Anyone involved in the design and development of digital products.
Objectives
- Understand the environmental impact of digital products and the core principles of sustainable UX design.
- Learn how to optimize website performance, design for accessibility and inclusivity, and encourage sustainable behaviours through user experience.
- Develop skills to measure and reduce the carbon footprint of digital products throughout their lifecycle.
- Gain familiarity with tools and resources that support sustainable UX design and performance optimization.
Content
- Foundations of Sustainable UX:
- Key principles of sustainable design: reduce, reuse, recycle applied to UX.
- The hidden environmental costs of websites, apps, and digital services.
- The crucial role of UX designers in creating a more sustainable digital world.
- Sustainable Design Patterns in UX:
- Optimizing website performance for reduced energy consumption (images, code, etc.)
- Designing for accessibility and inclusivity to extend product lifespan and reach.
- Creating user-centred experiences that promote eco-friendly behaviours and choices.
- Assessing and Optimizing Environmental Impact:
- Measuring the carbon footprint of digital products using available tools and frameworks.
- Conducting lifecycle assessments (LCAs) for UX designs to identify areas for improvement.
- Identifying opportunities to reduce environmental impact at each stage of the product lifecycle.
- Tools and Resources for Sustainable UX:
- Introduction to website performance optimization tools.
- Exploring accessibility testing tools and resources (e.g., WAVE, aXe).
- Discovering platforms and communities dedicated to sustainable design best practices.
- Cultivating a Culture of Sustainable UX:
- Integrating sustainability considerations into UX design processes and workflows.
- Promoting sustainable design thinking within organizations and across teams.
- Effectively advocating for environmentally conscious design solutions to stakeholders.
Prerequisites
No prerequisites
