Schedule

Friday 2nd September 2011

Time	Event
09.00	Registration
10.00	Opening Remarks
10.15	Emotional Design for the World of Objects Don Norman
11.00	Beyond Usability: Mapping Emotion to Experience Kelly Goto
11.30	Break Tea, coffee, biscuits
12.00	Letting Go Bryan Rieger & Stephanie Rieger
12.30	What Is the Shape of the Future Book? Craig Mod
13.00	Lunch Not provided
14.30	Oh God, It’s Full of Stars Frank Chimero
15.00	Storytelling, Play and Code Dan Hon
15.30	The Transformers Kars Alfrink
16.00	Break Tea, coffee, biscuits
16.30	Pocket Scale Matthew Sheret
17.00	Reality Is Plenty Kevin Slavin
17.45	Closing Announcements

Conference

There’s something special about physical products like books and magazines. Maybe it’s their weight, maybe it’s their tactility or maybe it’s a deeper emotional connection.

At dConstruct 2011 you’ll discover what makes physical products and experiences so special and learn how we can create similar connections in the digital artefacts we create.

We will look at the rise of mobile devices and what it means to be a designer in a multi platform world. We will also explore those areas where physical and digital collide; from alternate reality games through to ubiquitous computing and the connected city.

In short, this year’s dConstruct will look at how designers can bridge the gap between the physical and digital world in order to make better, more human experiences.