Why design research is stuck with Danny Spitzberg and Humphrey Obuobi
Has design research hit a plateau?
In this episode, Danny Spitzberg and Humphrey Obuobi, two design researchers in the San Francisco Bay Area, and Lee-Sean Huang, senior director of learning and programs at AIGA delve into the challenges and explore the gap between personal and professional learning in design research.
Topics include:
- the value of co-design catchphrases and why they keep resurfacing
- the challenges and rewards of collaborating with marginalized communities on designing solutions that address their needs
- how design and policy can intersect more effectively to address social challenges and promote equity
🔍 Danny Spitzberg, a user research expert in the cooperative economy, co-founded the Workers’ Algorithm Observatory. He sheds light on auditing algorithms for workers and allies, advocating for concrete improvements in digital technology standards.
🔍 Humphrey Obuobi, founder of LETS Studio, focuses on building infrastructure for a healthier democracy. A student-researcher with UC Berkeley’s Possibility Lab, Humphrey is dedicated to local, community-powered social innovation.
📖 Read Danny and Humphrey's Q&A article published on AIGA.org
🙋 LETS Studio, Humphrey's professional practice, invites collaborations and volunteers at letsstudio.org.
🔬 The Workers’ Algorithm Observatory advocates for algorithmic accountability; explore their studies at wao.cs.princeton.edu.
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