Embark on an unforgettable journey through design and culture with two inspiring talks that explore cross-cultural collaboration and innovative product development.

Olga Mielkina: "Design Orient Express on the Route Warsaw-Riyadh"

Olga will share the story behind the design process of a new mobile banking app for Riyad Bank, fully tailored to the unique needs of the Middle Eastern market. From collaborating with a multicultural team to tackling the challenges of regional design specifications - such as incorporating right-to-left script, cultural elements, and Sharia law - this talk dives into the unique obstacles and successes of creating meaningful products that resonate with local users. You’ll also discover what it was like to navigate life and work in Riyadh, a city rich in culture, tradition and innovation.

Paweł Łobuz: "KISS for DS"

Paweł will guide you through the world of the KISS philosophy (Keep It Simple, Stupid), focusing on how simplicity and clarity can transform the way systems are designed and implemented in organizations. He’ll explore how the "less is more" approach can improve collaboration between designers and developers, showing that simplicity doesn’t mean cutting corners or sacrificing quality. You’ll learn how to avoid overcomplicating projects while still achieving outstanding results and how to build functional and minimalistic systems, designed to support teams rather than create additional challenges.