How Futures Design practices can strengthen research output
This talk explores how UX research can draw inspiration from futures design practices to transform insights into narrative-driven stories that engage and inspire both stakeholders and team members. Through examples from global case studies and Designit's own work, this session addresses the common challenge many researchers face - ensuring their insights don't get disregarded. By leveraging practices like design fiction, speculative prototyping and visual storytelling, research findings can become powerful catalysts that foster empathy, drive innovation, and spark meaningful change.
Sheree Hannah
Sheree Hannah is a Design and Strategy Leader with over 15 years of experience creating solutions that deliver meaningful impact. Throughout her career at leading design agencies, she has partnered with clients across government, education, NFP, and corporate sectors.
Her approach is outcome-driven, blending strategic design with a focus on long-term value. By applying futures thinking, Sheree designs solutions that address users’ needs today while remaining relevant as those needs evolve.