Facilitation for All: Crafting Dynamic Workshops and Conversations

"A meeting is where people talk about things. A workshop is where people get things done." Effective facilitation can be the difference between a boring meeting and a successful session. "Facilitation for All: Crafting Dynamic Workshops and Conversations" delves into the art and science of guiding groups through engaging and productive sessions. This talk provides...

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UX Social Hour – The Dog Days of July

Austin Eastciders Collaboratory - Taproom 979 Springdale Rd Ste. 130, Austin, Texas, United States

Join us at Austin Eastciders to meet new friends, reconnect with familiar faces, and commiserate over another long, hot Austin summer.

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The Power of Self-Advocacy

In today's competitive workplace, the ability to advocate for yourself is not just a skill; it's a necessity. Join us for an engaging talk that dives into the transformative power of self-advocacy and provides actionable strategies for putting it into practice.

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Design Thinking & Ethical Considerations for AI Technologies

There’s a lot of chatter about how to leverage Gen AI tools in the UX field and in our daily lives. Yet there are HUGE opportunities for the UX community to positively impact the design and creation of AI-driven technologies; we get to design *for* AI technologies. In this session you will learn some practical...

UX Social – Back to School Edition

Austin Eastciders Collaboratory - Taproom 979 Springdale Rd Ste. 130, Austin, Texas, United States

School's back in session, and even if you're not in school, you need a break! It's time to get back together and hang out, make connections, and meet some new and old friends. New to UX in ATX? BRING IT! Find out why UX in ATX is the most welcoming group in Austin!

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Design & Risk Mitigation Tactics for building AI-powered Technologies

Standard Beagle 7801 N Lamar Blvd, B-163, Austin, Texas, United States

In this in-person workshop, we’ll explore a method to align User Needs with AI Capabilities to define a host of AI-powered features. Then we’ll evaluate those features for potential consequences and define mitigations. This event has limited space!

Unpopular Opinions in UX: Advancing your experience through projects

Join UX'ers Cindy Brummer and Andreina Dyer for a live podcast-style event where they share unpopular -- even controversial -- opinions on how designers should advance their careers through the projects they add to their portfolio. This live and interactive event is sure to be thought-provoking, inspirational, and spark conversations.

Talk Business as a UXer

In this panel, learn the importance of effectively communicate the value of you design decisions to stakeholders, gain buy-in for projects, and ultimately ensure that their designs align with the company's overall business goals by demonstrating how improved user experience translates into tangible benefits like increased sales, customer retention, and cost reduction.

Book Launch: Practice Click by Jake Knapp

Capital Factory 701 Brazos Street, Austin, Texas, United States

Facilitation Lab Austin has a free meetup coming up where they are partnering with Jake Knapp to celebrate his new book Click. They'll be practicing a method from his book and giving away 2 signed copies.

My Favorite AI Design Tools & Toys (last updated 5 mins ago)

The world of AI-powered design tools is evolving at lightning speed. New tools emerge, old ones improve, and our workflows shift accordingly. In this session, Oliver Reyes will break down the latest AI design tools he uses daily, from enhancing creativity to streamlining tedious tasks. He’ll share what each tool does, how it works, and—most...

Book Launch: Hey, UX! Hey, PM!

Standard Beagle 7801 N Lamar Blvd, B-163, Austin, Texas, United States

You're invited! Join us for the official launch of Hey, UX! Hey, PM! — a candid, practical guide to building better collaboration between UX Designers and Product Managers. 📅 Thursday, May 1st🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM📍 Standard Beagle Design Studio7801 N Lamar Blvd B-163, Austin, TX 78752 ✨ What to expect: Whether you're a...

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