This post is meant as an adjunct to a talk I did July 18, 2024 with Ladies that UX in Atlanta.
The talk was an introduction to somatic practices and an invitation into somatics as a tool in our design practice, particularly in the cultivating of self-care, belonging, human-centered design, and making for systemic complexity.
In the research for this talk and in my years as a somatics practitioner and UX designer I've come across more resources than would ever make sense for a single workshop. For those curious to deepen in any of the areas touched on in the short workshop that Thursday night in Atlanta, here are some breadcrumbs.
Resources
Books
- Haines, Staci. The Politics of Trauma.
- d.school. Design for Belonging.
- Meadows, Donella. Thinking in Systems.
- Thomas, David Dylan. Design for Cognitive Bias.
- Johnson, Dr. Rae. Embodied Activism.
- Hemphill, Prentis. What it Takes to Heal.
- Brown, Brené. Daring Greatly.
- Höök, Kristina. Designing with the Body.
Articles
- Cognitive Bias Cheat Sheet
- Repairing the Harm of Digital Design Using Trauma-Informed Approach
- Why We Need More Somatic Culture In Design