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Unpolished: UX Office Hours – Design in Progress

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January 21, 2026 @ 5:30 pm 7:00 pm CST

What this is

Unpolished: UX Office Hours is a monthly, in-person gathering for UX designers and researchers of all experience levels. There’s no formal speaker and no slides—just a light theme, optional co-working, and space to talk through real work with other UX folks in Austin.

This month’s theme is Design in Progress.

What to expect

  • Co-working time to settle in and work alongside others
  • Office hours–style conversations around design and research challenges
  • Optional show & tell at the end (5 minutes, one thing, totally voluntary)

Come to work. Come to ask a question. Come to listen.

What to bring (optional)

  • A design, flow, wireframe, or research question you want feedback on
  • A laptop—or not. This is intentionally low-pressure.

Who should come

  • UX designers, researchers, and strategists
  • Students, juniors, seniors, and leaders
  • In-house, agency, freelance, and “figuring it out” folks

If you work in UX (or want to), you’re welcome.

Why “Unpolished”?

Because most UX work isn’t a case study yet, and that’s exactly when feedback is most useful. This is a space for honest conversation, half-finished ideas, and learning from each other.

Logistics

  • Light snacks and drinks provided
  • This is an in-person event in Austin
  • Space is limited; please RSVP on Meetup for location details
Free