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Turning awareness into action with Climate UX
Thursday, January 16, 2025 • Climate UX Interest Group (Rosenfeld Community)
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Turning awareness into action with Climate UX
Speakers: Tristin Oldani
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Summary

Watch this conversation with Tristin Oldani, UX strategist at Intel who is challenging how we think about digital sustainability. What happens when we truly understand the environmental impact of our digital products? In this candid conversation, Tristin shares her journey of turning climate awareness into actionable design solutions. From early experiments to implemented features, discover how UX design can drive meaningful environmental change in tech organisations. This is a story about curiosity, persistence, and finding practical ways to make our digital world more sustainable. Whether you're new to Climate UX or already working in this space, you'll find fresh insights and practical inspiration for your own journey.

Key Insights

  • Tristan's journey into green software began unexpectedly while job searching at Intel.

  • She emphasizes the importance of community and mentorship in sustainability efforts.

  • Hands-on workshops can bridge gaps between software hardware teams and foster better understanding of sustainability.

  • The concept of 'green software' is still evolving, requiring ongoing education and adaptation.

  • Identifying allies within organizations is crucial to advancing sustainability initiatives.

  • Practical tools and UX designs can promote greener choices among developers.

  • A 'green dev mode' feature could help developers make more environmentally friendly decisions when coding.

  • The impact of digital technologies on carbon emissions can often be overlooked, necessitating greater awareness.

  • Educating colleagues about sustainability can lead to broader organizational change.

  • Small actions can accumulate into significant impact, especially in large user bases.

Notable Quotes

"I fell in love with the idea of green software without even knowing it existed."

"When I moved to another team, I felt like I was losing a sense of purpose."

"Money talks, and that's the way to go when discussing sustainability in tech."

"It's important to find creative ways to work efficiency into AI and green practices."

"There's a difference in the type of application and the timeframe it's being used."

"Start small to impact your everyday work; it builds momentum."

"Let's not get in the way, but rather bring awareness to make it easier for users to choose greener options."

"We didn't power 3.4 million homes by just reducing TikTok usage for a day, but it's indicative of our impact."

"Education is critical, especially at the grassroots, to foster awareness about our carbon footprint."

"Engage with your tools to find the unseen inefficiencies that can have a big impact."

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