Scott Berkun
Scott Berkun is a former project leader and UX designer. He is the best-selling author of eight books, including How Design Makes the World, The Myths of Innovation, Confessions of a Public Speaker, and The Year Without Pants: WordPress.com and the Future of Work.
His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The Guardian, Wired Magazine, USA Today, Fast Company, National Public Radio, CNN, NPR, MSNBC and other media.
His popular blog and email list are at scottberkun.com.
Presentations
UX Camp Fall 2024
Why Design Is Hard
What we call designing is in reality mostly advising. We make things as suggestions for powerful people—clients, executives, and project teams—and they often ignore our expertise. This is why design is hard. In this fast paced and fun talk, Berkun will teach you how to use the skills you already have to overcome the people and systems that currently hold you back.
Leadership By Design 2019
The Design & Power Playbook (aka Why Designers Hate Politics & What To Do About it)
Even with a grand seat at the table, big decisions hinge on two overlooked factors 1) who at the table has the most power? and 2) how can they be influenced? Designers notoriously overlook how their lack of political acumen cripples their ability to make good design happen. But fear not: this fast paced talk based on the critical situations that impact designers teaches a situational playbook for turning things around.
Leadership By Design 2017
The Dance of the Possible
You work with ideas, big and small, all day long–isn’t it time you learn the deep patterns that explain your successes and failures? This short and fun presentation, based on a new book will share timeless patterns and entertaining insights that can help you be more creative and productive all at the same time. From finding creative confidence to getting better feedback, you’ll be entertained as you’re challenged to think differently about thinking. Bring your toughest questions and situations and get useful and entertaining advice during this heavily interactive session.
