Join us for the May 2026 Dundee Data Meetup

Making Sense of Data: Build, Play, Prototype

How do we turn data into stories people actually care about?

Join Service Design Academy at Dundee Data Meetup for a hands‑on, creative workshop where we explore how data and storytelling come together to shape better experiences.

In this session, we'll set aside dashboards and metrics and focus on how data feels, by building with LEGO.

Together, we will:

• Explore the value of data in service design
• Analyse small real‑world datasets
• Translate insights into visual stories
• Build a LEGO model that represents what the data reveals about user needs

You’ll leave with practical tools for data storytelling, a clearer sense of how to combine numbers and narratives, and most importantly, a memorable brick-building experience.

No data or design experience required. Just curiosity.

Speaker Bios

Kim Anderson, Director of Curriculum, Accreditation and Partnerships

Kim (she/her) is an Abertay and University of Dundee graduate based in Arbroath. She is Director of Curriculum, Accreditation and Partnerships at SDA, a published author, and accessibility geek. Kim supports a community garden project in Arbroath that aims to engage local people and groups to get active, build connections and improve well-being.

Connor Finlayson, Director (Digital, Design, and Experience)

Connor Finlayson (they/them) is studying MSc Applied Artificial Intelligence and User Experience at Abertay, supported by the Data Lab Academy. Based in Dundee, they are a DJCAD graduate, Director of Digital, Design, and Experience at SDA, Freelance Design Educator at V&A Dundee, and local consumer of coffee, creativity, and sunshine.

About The Service Design Academy

Service Design Academy helps people and organisations build the practical skills they need to solve problems and create services that work better for everyone. We focus less on design jargon and glossy outputs, but more on building confident people who can collaborate, think critically, and drive meaningful change.

Our learning experiences are hands-on, people-centred, and grounded in real‑world challenges. We equip learners with the tools, mindsets, and confidence to make progress, whether growing their careers or helping their organisations to transform the way they work.

From accredited courses and certifications to bespoke programmes, we create supportive spaces where you can experiment, co‑create, and develop the skills you need to work through complexity. Everything we do is grounded in the idea that better services start with better conversations, stronger relationships, and empowered people.

Learn more about how we help individuals, organisations and communities build capability at learnwithsda.scot.