Rebecca Wirfs-Brock
Veteran software designer and author focused on object design and software design thinking, known for essays and the book 'Design and Reality: Essays on Software Design'; presented the talk 'Critically Engaging With Models' in this episode.
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Jan 29, 2026 • 1h 26min
Critically Engaging with Models a conversation with Rebecca
Rebecca Wirfs-Brock, veteran software designer and author, explores how models shape what we notice and how teams behave. She discusses model language, risks of blind adoption, comparing models to find gaps, and practical ways to introduce and evolve models in teams. Short, thoughtful takes on political resistance, heuristics, and when to be pragmatic versus principled.
