Sustainable UX: Green Design Practices (S-IT0065)

Duration

7,00 hours(s)

Language(s) of service

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Who is organizing this training?

Le Luxembourg Lifelong Learning Centre (LLLC) est le centre de formation continue de la Chambre des salariés. Il dispose aujourd’hui d'une large gamme de formations continues qui s’adresse à un large public. Son offre de formation continue a pour but de: permettre aux professionnels d’optimiser leurs chances de promotion et d’évolution en entreprise, etc.

Who is the training for?

UX/UI designers, Product designers, Project managers, Web developers
Anyone involved in the design and development of digital products.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites

Goals

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.

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.