We’re taught to see mistakes as something to avoid, fix, or hide. But what if we started viewing them as useful signals — as starting points for more inclusive, creative, and unexpected solutions? 

"The Ergonomics of Failure" is a hands-on workshop that invites participants to shift their perspective: from seeing error as a setback to recognizing it as a powerful design resource. Participants will explore the transformative potential of failure through practical exercises to read error not as a flaw, but as a signal able to reveal hidden needs and alternative behaviors. 

Workshop objectives: 

• Recognize the value of error as an essential part of the innovation process. 

• Learn to interpret and reframe the transformative potential of mistakes. 

• Generate ideas for product/service innovation or range extension. 

• Practice turning constraints into design opportunities. 

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