2024 Theme: Designing for a Better World
The theme of “Designing for a Better World” is demonstrated in many ways such as architects and urban planners creating accessible public spaces, companies focusing on eco-friendly packaging, software developers prioritizing inclusive digital design, community engagement platforms enhancing civic participation, sustainable transportation solutions prioritizing pedestrians and cyclists, educational materials designed for inclusivity, and green architecture emphasizing energy efficiency and occupant well-being. These efforts contribute to a more accessible and environmentally conscious world.
World Usability Initiative
The goal of the World Usability Initiative (WUI) is to connect the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and the User Experience (UX) community and everyone who believes that great design is inclusive and usable by all, to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals by establishing World Usability Day as an internationally observed day, listed on the United Nations calendar. WUI launched the Design Challenge in 2020 and the Speaker Series in 2021. Help us achieve this goal of being engaged in our global community to design for a better world.
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World Usability Day: 2023
World Usability Day across the years!
We have been organizing events on the second Thursday in November since 2005.
Over 250,000 people have been involved in events so far, around the world, bringing together different communities to create a more usable world for all of us.
| Theme | Events | Countries | Volunteers/Attendee estimate | |
| 2005 | Make it Easy | 115 | 35 | 6500 |
| 2006 | Accessibility | 228 | 40 | 38000 |
| 2007 | Healthcare | 157 | 41 | 29000 |
| 2008 | Transportation | 161 | 43 | 50000 |
| 2009 | Designing for a Sustainable World | 150 | 43 | 48000 |
| 2010 | Communication | 150 | 40 | 45000 |
| 2011 | Education: Designing for Social Change | 120 | 42 | 7000 |
| 2012 | Usability of Financial Systems | 80 | 20 | 6000 |
| 2013 | Healthcare: Collaborating for Better Systems | 107 | 32 | 7000 |
| 2014 | Engagement | 135 | 40 | 8500 |
| 2015 | Innovation | 91 | 31 | 6500 |
| 2016 | Sustainability | 73 | 24 | 5800 |
| 2017 | Inclusion | 66 | 25 | 5000 |
| 2018 | Design for Good or Evil | 62 | 26 | 5000 |
| 2019 | Design for the Future we Want | 56 | 27 | 4000 |
| 2020 | Human-Centered AI | 42 | 20 | 3000 |
| 2021 | Trust, Ethics, Integrity | 46 | 22 | 3200 |
| 2022 | Healthcare | 50 | 23 | 3400 |
Upcoming Events
November 14, 2024
World Usability Day 2024 in Munich
Designing for a Better World
München, Bayern
Germany
November 14, 2024
TBD-
Brandeis University
Waltham, Massachusetts
United States
November 16, 2024
World Usability Day, Africa 2024
Designing for a Better Africa
Lagos, Lagos
Nigeria
May 9, 2024
Fireside Chat
Fireside Chat: Elizabeth Rosenzweig and Whitney Hess
Newton, Massachusetts
United States
November 9, 2023
Michigan UXPA Fall Mixer - Virtual
East Lansing, Michigan
United States
November 9, 2023
World Usability Day San Antonio 2023
San Antonio, Texas
United States
November 9, 2023
WUD Switzerland
wud4kids
Rapperswil-Jona, Sankt Gallen
Switzerland
Host City
World Usability Day 2024 in Munich
Designing for a Better World
In Munich the conference followed the theme of the year: Designing for a Better World.
See all details in the event web site gupamuc.de .
Languages
[DE] German (Deutsch)
Host City
TBD-
Brandeis University
Event details TBD- will be announced in September
Host City
World Usability Day, Africa 2024
Designing for a Better Africa
World Usability Day, Africa 2024 is bringing together policymakers, professionals, researchers, and students to discuss the issues plaguing Africa. Our focus is on designing better products in Africa for Africans.
The event will feature interactive workshop sessions, keynote addresses and a panel session.
Languages
[EN] English (English)
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
SXC2024
A hybrid conference for designers by designers
We started STHLM Xperience Conference in 2018, because we wanted to create a place where everyone that works with experience can learn and have fun together. The conference was a total success and SXC is now a yearly event.
Our vision
Inspire and create conditions for design teams and leaders to come together and create amazing experiences.
Our Mission
Be an outstanding global forum for teams that create great experiences, by providing tools for their daily work, and networking with both local and international digital experts. Providing leadership in a rapidly changing market, and requirements on new competencies.
https://sthlm.xconf.co/
Languages
[EN] English (English)
Accessibility
Live Closed CaptionsWheelchair Seating AvailableNon-Gendered Restrooms AvailableWheelchair Accessible
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