IXDA Brisbane Mini Hackathon with Non-Profit Open Haven

Join us for another impactful event at IXDA Brisbane's next Mini Hackathon! A unique gathering designed to unite the design community and anyone with a passion for making a difference through a human-centred design approach to solving problems. This event is dedicated to exploring innovative solutions for Open Haven and the survivors of domestic abuse they support, addressing their needs, challenges, and aspirations with empathy and creativity.

For this event IXDA Brisbane has partnered with;
Open Haven; A registered charity that provides a safe and confidential place for women who are survivors of domestic violence abuse.  They provide emotional and practical support, as well as help women to understand, navigate, and access all available professional services.
https://www.openhaven.org.au/

Who Should Attend?

• Designers (UI/UX, Graphic, Interaction, Service Designers)
• Product Managers
• Social Workers
• Educators
• Students
• Anyone interested in human-centred design

Why Attend?

• Collaborate with Like-Minded Individuals: Work alongside other IXDA Brisbane members passionate about human centred design and social impact.
• Solve Real-World Problems: Focus on creating practical solutions for Open Haven and the survivors they support.
• Learn and Share: Gain insights into human-centred design methodologies and share your experiences and skills with the community.
• Networking: Meet and connect with professionals and enthusiasts from various fields, fostering potential collaborations.
• Make an Impact: Contribute your skills and ideas that aim to make a tangible difference in the community.

Event Format:

The hackathon will kick off with an introduction to the theme and objectives, followed by team formation. Each team will work on a brief that addresses a specific challenge faced by Open Haven. You will have access to white boards, pen & paper etc but feel free to bring your laptop with you too!

Outcome:

The event will culminate in a presentation session where teams pitch their solutions. A panel of judges will evaluate the pitches based on creativity, impact and feasibility. All pitches will be shared with Open Haven to support them in enabling change. 

Registration:

Sign up now to secure your ticket as numbers are limited! Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, your unique perspective and skills can contribute to creating meaningful change.

Join us at IXDA Brisbane's Mini Hackathon to innovate, inspire, and impact. Together, we can design a better future.

(Please be advised we do not record or broadcast our events as we want to focus on building a community and bringing people together in person)

We're looking forward to more great connections, conversations and interactions so see you all there!!

Doors open at 5pm for 30 minutes of networking before the hackathon begins. We will leave a note with a number to call for anyone that arrives late and needs lift access. 

Food and drinks will be provided on the night by our amazing sponsors, Skedulo and Talent.
As usual; afterwards we will continue the conversation at the Prince Consort around the corner.