Bookish πŸ“š Kind of a design book club - January

Jan 27, 6:30 – 7:30β€―PM (UTC)

Porto

Virtual event

About this event

January book pick:

The Anticipatory Design Playbook: A Ux Guide To Design Ai-Driven Experiences

written by Joana Cerejo

Grab your favorite drink and join us for this chill afternoon to talk about this fresh-off-the-shelf book.

Joana, the author, is going to join us and you can ask her all the questions you may have.

About the book:

In a nutshell: it's about designing AI that helps humans instead of controlling them.

Here's the full description if you want to dive deeper:

A guide for designing AI-driven systems that think ahead. Author Joana Cerejo combines design, behavioural science, and ML to show how to create anticipatory experiences that are transparent, adaptive,
and human-centered.

It's about designing AI that helps people, not controls them.

About the author:
Joana Cerejo, PhD in Digital Media from the University of Porto, with over a decade of experience, is a UX lead and researcher specializing in human-centered AI and anticipatory systems. She was nominated for the 2021 Women in AI Awards by VentureBeat. With a background spanning UX research and strategy, behavioral science, and data-driven design, she helps organizations craft intelligent experiences that prioritize transparency, adaptability, and user autonomy. Since 2012, she has taught at universities and technical schools, mentoring new designers and sharing her knowledge.

It's FoF Portugal design book club with a twist

Bookish exists because traditional book clubs can feel intimidating.

The pressure to finish, the fear of not having "smart" things to say, the guilt when life gets busy - we're removing all of that.

What we believe:

  • Learning shouldn't feel like homework

  • Community matters more than completion

  • Questions are more valuable than perfect answers

  • Design books are better when discussed together

  • Everyone has something to contribute

  • Progress > Perfection

What to expect:

  • A casual monthly gathering

  • Discussion about a design book

  • Sometimes the author joins us

  • Space for questions and curiosity

  • Connection with fellow designers

  • Zero judgment, maximum learning

What NOT to expect:

  • A quiz

  • Mandatory reading

  • Formal presentations

  • Judgment for not finishing

  • Corporate vibes

  • Homework

FAQ

  • Do I have to read the book? Nope. But you're welcome to if you want.

  • What if I only read half? Perfect. Come tell us about that half.

  • Can I just listen without talking? Absolutely. We love our lurkers.

  • Do I need to turn my camera on? Only if you want to. No pressure.

  • What if I have a "dumb" question? There are no dumb questions here. Ask away.

  • Is this only for experienced designers? Nope. Curious minds at any level are welcome.

  • What should I bring? Your curiosity and your favorite beverage.

  • How long are the sessions? Usually 60-90 minutes, but you can leave whenever you need to.

  • Will it be recorded? Yes, you can rewatch all the events on our Youtube channel

  • Can I suggest books for future sessions? Yes please! Drop your suggestions in the comments on our social media, Slack Community or DM us.

Speaker

  • Joana Cerejo

    Design Lead & AI Product Designer | Behavioral Design | Educator & Author

Moderators

  • Mariana Duarte

    Buildium

    Product Designer | FoF Porto - Leader

  • Bruno Figueiredo

    OutSystems | FoF Coimbra Leader

    Lead Designer

Organizers

  • Marco Duarte

    ITSCREDIT

    FoF Porto – Leader

  • Mariana Duarte

    Product Designer @Buildium

    FoF Porto - Leader

  • Daniel Marques

    Sourcegraph

    FoF Porto - Co-organizer

  • Emanuel de Oliveira e Sousa

    Anybrain

    FoF Porto - Co-organizer

  • Liz MΓ©ndez

    FoF Porto - Co-Organizer

  • Rita Carqueija

    FoF Porto - Co-Organizer

  • Helena Silva

    FoF Porto - Co-organizer | User Interface Designer

  • SalomΓ©

    Friends of Figma, Portugal

    Leader

  • Bruno

    Friends of Figma, Portugal

    Leader

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