Remembering Wayne Coughlan (1963–2023)
We are heartbroken to learn that Wayne Coughlan passed away at home in South Africa on 9 September. A lecturer in the Design Department at Cape Town Peninsula University of Technology, he mentored and inspired a generation of emerging designers.
Wayne served as an IxDA volunteer for ten years, beginning with Interaction 13 in Toronto. He was the first Regional Coordinator for Africa and the Middle East. Under his tenure, Wayne stewarded IxDA’s growth in the region, making connections across the continent, and expanding from two to more than 20 active local groups in 14 countries.
Wayne's passing is a deep loss for the IxDA community. He made many friends and is fondly remembered.
There is a celebration of life planned on 5 October in Cape Town. If you’d like to contribute to remembering Wayne, you can send photos or a short recorded message to [email protected]. Written tributes can be posted on his Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/coughlanw.
The ceremony will be recorded and a YouTube link posted when available.
As a design catalyst, Black Belt design thinking coach, and visual thinker with a passion for creative problem solving I motivate teams to work collaboratively with empathy for end users.
1 年It's really tough to believe that Wayne has left us, it is so sad... We will miss his laughter and joyful spirit.
User Experience Manager at The Home Depot
1 年So SAD to hear of Wayne's passing. Wayne Coughlan had wonderful sense of humor and a light that shined for everyone he met. He will be missed around the world in the IxDA community and beyond. Sending prayers and healing thoughts to all his family, friends and loved ones.
UX Designer | UX Educator | PhD (c)
1 年All my day I thought in Wayne and his jokes. My heart is broken. I will miss you starman.
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1 年Sorry to hear that, still remember our great conversation in Malm? and Lyon during local leaders dinner, condolences to his family and our IxDA community, R.I.P my friend Wayne
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1 年Wayne Coughlan's spirit will always be felt. He was an amazing contributor to IxDA. RIP Wayne. Your memory will be a blessing to all that share it.