2021 Xlab

Benjamin Baker

Ben not only manages an array of projects as a producer, he’s also Bluecadet’s in-house expert on physical accessibility.

With experience in both creative agency and entrepreneurial settings, Ben effectively balances the needs of designers, developers, and clients to deliver high-quality projects on time and on budget.

Outside the office, he enjoys Philadelphia’s live music scene, works with the city’s health community as an accessibility advocate, and captains the Magee Eagles wheelchair rugby team.

Benjamin Baker
Bluecadet
Philadelphia

Jonathan Alger

SEGD President 2006-2007

Jonathan Alger is a founding partner of C&G Partners, active in all forms of communication design, especially exhibitions, interactive environments and public spaces. He is a dedicated advocate of strategic thinking and the thoughtful use of technology. He served two years as national President (2006-2007) of SEGD, the Society for Environmental Graphic Design.

Headshot of Jonathan Alger, C&G Partners
C&G Partners
New York City

SEGD Xlab Speaker Interview: Benjamin Baker

SEGD Xlab Speaker Interview: Benjamin Baker

In anticipation of Xlab 2021 kicking off today, SEGD talks with Benjamin Baker, Media Producer at Bluecadet. In his upcoming presentation “Examining Accessibility in an Emerging Digital Landscape,” Wednesday January 27th at 12pm EST, Baker explores the need for new accessibility standards within the brave new world of digital interactives and how those standards can be realized through R&D, prototyping, and testing.

SEGD Xlab Interview: Hayley Walsh and Dan Cooper

SEGD Xlab Interview: Hayley Walsh and Dan Cooper

In anticipation of Xlab 2021 starting today, SEGD talks with the event’s first presenters, Hayley Walsh and Dan Cooper of the Manchester-based design firm Centre Screen. In their presentation “Inclusive Experimentation,” sponsored by Stark RFID, Walsh and Cooper explore how “inclusive design” is a central consideration in the development of media elements for the new U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Join Hayley and Dan at 11:00am EST 1/27/21.

SEGD Xlab Preview: "Mindset First, Process Second: Experimentation Creating Opportunity"

SEGD Xlab Preview: "Mindset First, Process Second: Experimentation Creating Opportunity"

Get some insight into thought leader David Schwarz, a Founding Partner of HUSH, as he gives a preview to his presentation entitled “Mindset First, Process Second: Experimentation Creating Opportunity” Sponsored by NanoLumens.

Don’t miss his talk next Thursday, January 28th, 2:00-3:00pm EST

SEGD Xlab Speaker Interview: Emily Wengert and Jason Schlossberg

SEGD Xlab Speaker Interview: Emily Wengert and Jason Schlossberg

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In anticipation of SEGD 2021 Xlab (January 27, 28, and 29), SEGD is interviewing a sampling of Xlab’s guest speakers. Next up, SEGD contributor Franck Mercurio talks to Emily Wengert and Jason Schlossberg of HUGE, Inc, who will present “Mind Journeys: Designing for Cognitive UX” on Friday, January 29. Their talk will examine how the human brain filters information through different biases and how designers can use these biases to create great user experiences for both clients and users.

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