UX Research and Foresight: Beyond Trend Hunting by April Reagan

As researchers, our role extends beyond data collection; it’s about minimizing risks and maximizing positive impact. In this talk, you’ll explore advanced techniques—going beyond signal spotting and trend hunting—to anticipate the unintended consequences of innovation. Discover how to wield foresight as a powerful tool, ensuring our communities and society thrive amidst technological shifts. Leave with a fundamental understanding of your pivotal role in shaping the future.

About the Speaker:
April Reagan is a 30-year tech industry veteran, currently working as a senior design researcher at Microsoft and an alumna of Intel, Samsung, and Fjord Design and Innovation (now Accenture Song). She is the author of Bridge Makers: Becoming a Citizen Futurist, a book written to inspire future thinking by all. April is working on her Doctoral dissertation focused on public engagement in technology and innovation.