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Meet the Defuse 2026 lineup! 12 speakers. 20 slides each. 5 minutes. One question: Who Made This? Join us at The Sugar Club on Monday, 9 November for another fast-paced evening of ideas, perspectives and conversations. Learn more at defuse.ixd.ie/ #DefuseDublin

Hannah Moran reminds us that care, empathy, and human insight can’t be automated - they’re what make design meaningful. Come to Defuse - Design for Use on Mon, 10 Nov | @sugarclubdublin | Doors 7PM | Free More details at defuse.ixd.ie #IDW25 #DCCI

Friction isn’t failure - it’s human. Egle Venclovas calls for design that makes people pause, not just scroll. Come to Defuse - Design for Use on Mon, 10 Nov | @sugarclubdublin | Doors 7PM | Free More details at defuse.ixd.ie #IDW25 #DCCI

What can design learn from public health? Carmel Scharf shows how behaviour insights can make us better designers. Come to Defuse - Design for Use on Mon, 10 Nov | @sugarclubdublin | Doors 7PM | Free More details at defuse.ixd.ie #IDW25 #DCCI

Efficiency isn’t everything. Evelyn Cagney invites us to slow down and design for care and connection. Come to Defuse - Design for Use on Mon, 10 Nov | @sugarclubdublin | Doors 7PM | Free More details at defuse.ixd.ie #IDW25 #DCCI

Most teams design for success. John Conneely shows why the best design for failure too. Come to Defuse - Design for Use on Mon, 10 Nov | @sugarclubdublin | Doors 7PM | Free More details at defuse.ixd.ie #IDW25 #DCCI

A game that helps communities shape AI. Ciara Wade and Shane Casey show how play can power inclusion. Come to Defuse - Design for Use on Mon, 10 Nov | @sugarclubdublin | Doors 7PM | Free More details at defuse.ixd.ie #IDW25 #DCCI

Rebecca Fagan shares how discovering she’s autistic transformed her life and her design practice. Come to Defuse - Design for Use on Mon, 10 Nov | @sugarclubdublin | Doors 7PM | Free More details at defuse.ixd.ie #IDW25 #DCCI

Design can heal. Dehlia McCarthy shows how listening and empathy are reshaping care in the Irish healthcare system. Come to Defuse - Design for Use on Mon, 10 Nov | @sugarclubdublin | Doors 7PM | Free More details at defuse.ixd.ie #IDW25 #DCCI

Design doesn’t need reclaiming - you do. Igor @kochajkiewicz challenges designers to zoom out and see the bigger picture. Come to Defuse - Design for Use on Mon, 10 Nov | @sugarclubdublin | Doors 7PM | Free More details at defuse.ixd.ie #IDW25 #DCCI

Good design includes everyone. @RealAlanDalton shares a fast, free way to check if your work really does. Come to Defuse - Design for Use on Mon, 10 Nov | @sugarclubdublin | Doors 7PM | Free More details at defuse.ixd.ie #IDW25 #DCCI

What if our interfaces could feel again? Marie Spreitzer shows how emotion and play can bring warmth back to digital design. Come to Defuse - Design for Use on Mon, 10 Nov | @sugarclubdublin | Doors 7PM | Free More details at defuse.ixd.ie #IDW25 #DCCI

The wait is over! Our full Defuse speaker lineup just dropped. Which session has you most excited for? Don't miss Defuse - Design for Use at the Sugar Club on Monday, 10 November! More details defuse.ixd.ie/

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Don’t miss out - final weekend to submit your talk for Defuse - Design for Use! Our Call for Proposals closes this Monday, 23 June! Submit your idea at defuse.ixd.ie/

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No plans this Bank Holiday weekend? Why not submit a talk for Defuse 2025! Our Call for Speakers is still OPEN. What does “Reclaiming Design” mean to you? More details at defuse.ixd.ie/

This year, Defuse returns with a challenge to our community: Reclaiming Design! What are we truly here for, as designers? How can we reclaim what makes design powerful - our influence, care, craft, and clarity? Our call for speakers is now open at defuse.ixd.ie/