I enjoy speaking on the topics of XR, digital selves, and design ethics. I’m always open to hearing about speaking opportunities but prioritize talks for educational institutions or community organizations
I can either present a talk I have given before, or write a new talk tailored to your class, provided that it falls within my range of interests--just let me know! I do talks both in-person (Boston area) or virtually.
Drop me a line at zkdeocadiz@gmail.com and mention that you'd love to have me speak! Please include the event/class/organization you'd like me to speak at, the date of the talk, and details around compensation (if any).
University of Oregon, XR for Social Change
University of Nebraska-Lincoln, EMAR 291 Special Topics in Emerging Media Arts
Northeastern University, Games@Northeastern Lecture Series
2023 - Designing with Ethics, LGBT Tech, PATHS Mentorship Program
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2023 - Designing Equitable VR Experiences, Northeastern University, Games@Northeastern Lecture Series
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2023 - Designing for AR, Rhode Island School of Design, RISD Alumni Labs: Augmented Reality: Creation & Application in Art, Design, and Beyond
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2022 - Designing for Immersive Media, Brown University, CS1300 UI Boot Camp
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2022 - Building an Equitable XR Ecosystem, University of Oregon, XR for Social Change
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2022 - Social VR and the Design Process, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, EMAR 291 Special Topics in Emerging Media Arts
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2020 - Design Ethics, Product Classroom
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2020 - In Defense of Bad Design: Games Edition, Friendship Garden Healing Summit
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2020 - In Defense of Bad Design, UCLA, DMA 161 - Network Media
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2019 - Intro to VR, South Island School
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2023 - Fantasy and Escapism Aren't Always Bad, PAX West 2023
2023 - Rekindling with Alumni: Building a Career in Tech, Hack@Brown
2022 - Meet the Game Makers, Out in Tech
2022 - LGBTQ+ in Tech: Authentic Representation in the Gaming Industry, PDX Women in Tech
2022 - Alumni Career Panel, Rhode Island School of Design, Graphic Design Department
2020 - RISD Alumni in VR, AR, and Immersive Worlds Industry Conversation, Rhode Island School of Design