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Designing for Hackers: UX, Visual Language, and Identity in Security

Day 2February 20, 2026
02:00 PM
Goa, India

Overview

We propose a one-day, hands-on workshop (6–8 hours).

What attendees will get?

Practical design toolkit for professional hacker work.
Redesigned diagrams or slides and UI/UX wireframes.
Personal logo or sticker design.
Instructor-provided templates and design principle cheat sheets.

Background

In the cybersecurity industry, technical excellence is often undermined by poor communication. While professionals focus on discovering vulnerabilities, the ability to visually convey complex data remains a gap. Whether it is an attack flow diagram in a report or a tool's dashboard, design is critical for improving clarity, usability, and professional credibility.

This workshop leverages hacker creativity to move beyond "spaghetti diagrams" and cluttered interfaces. Participants will learn to apply core design principles to reduce cognitive load and increase the impact of security insights through intentional visual storytelling.

Training Prerequisites
Basic familiarity with creating slides, diagrams, or hacker tools (optional but helpful).
A "hacker mindset" and an open mind to learn visual communication.

What to Bring?

Laptop with a modern OS (Windows/Mac).
Required Software: Photoshop, Adobe XD.
Optional Tools: Figma, Canva, or Illustrator.

Who should attend?

Hackers and Pentesters.
Security Researchers.
Developers.
Community Members.
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