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Summary
The third in a series of discussions centered around Climate UX. To make an impact on the climate, many different audiences will need to understand and use climate science. But the science is complex and evolving rapidly. How might we best approach it as translators and facilitators? Through case studies and discussion you’ll learn how four designers are doing this today. Panelists: Ted Booth, HK Dunston, Andrew Otwell; Moderated by: Victor Lombardi
Key Insights
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The importance of UX design in communicating climate science to broader audiences.
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Effective visualization of climate data can enhance public understanding.
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Collaboration between designers and scientists is crucial for successful outcomes.
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Design education must incorporate climate change awareness and its implications.
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Iterative design differs in scientific contexts due to the high stakes of accuracy.
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Simple and direct communication often trumps complex visualizations in scientific data.
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Cultural perspectives play a key role in interpreting climate science for different audiences.
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Designers can help bridge the gap between scientific data and public understanding.
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The challenge for designers is to balance creativity with the accuracy required by science.
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Understanding the domain deeply allows designers to create meaningful solutions.
Notable Quotes
"Turn on your cameras so we can humanize the experience a little more."
"There’s a few of us... who have just been really interested in learning together about what role UX can have in addressing the climate crisis."
"If you know of an organization doing great work in climate UX, let us know."
"The maps are just a model of the world; models are simple versions of the world."
"How do we convert that data into a simple color key that people can interpret quickly?"
"Science's long careful analysis helps us understand observable phenomena like temperature changes."
"Science can’t make sense of disruptions in the historical relationship humans have had with nature."
"We need the scientists for careful observation, but it's designers who will figure out what we do with it."
"It's much better in science to misidentify a phenomenon that does exist than to misidentify one that does not exist."
"Designers can provide cultural cover for scientists to express their findings effectively."
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