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SUMMARY:Design Skills Framework: Skills to advance your career and build wholesome teams
DESCRIPTION:11/17  @ 6:00pm-7:30pm (rescheduled from 10/27) \n\n\n\nDeveloping both the depth and breadth of your skills is essential to becoming an effective collaborator and influential designer.Do you want to learn how identifying individual skill clusters could not only advance your career but also promote effective teams?Andreina Dyer will lead night two of this workshop with golden nuggets of information on how individuals\, managers\, and teams can use the T-shaped skill framework to facilitate collaboration\, optimize team performance\, and honor employees’ unique skill sets.
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/design-skills-framework-skills-to-advance-your-career-and-build-wholesome-teams/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Design Skills Matrix Workshop - Finding your job ready skills
DESCRIPTION:10/26 “The Red Pill” @ 6:00pm-7:30pm \n\n\n\nHave you ever wondered how to identify your own design strengths and which areas you need to work on developing? Do you struggle knowing which types of job roles you might be suited for? \n\n\n\nJoin us as Maigen Thomas\, senior UX designer\, takes us through the interactive Design Skills Matrix: a fun and unique self-assessment tool designed to identify skill clusters. After interpreting the results\, you’ll be able to pinpoint strengths\, align your best skills to job descriptions\, and create a plan for professional success. Perfect for junior designers\, job seekers\, or anyone interested in learning about their own skill profile.
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/design-skills-matrix-workshop-finding-your-job-ready-skills/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220825T183000
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SUMMARY:What you should know about Agile and Lean UX
DESCRIPTION:Agile frameworks are often used in industries that employ UX Designers\, but design bootcamps can be light on information.Learn how UX and agile work together through the experiences of veteran designers. \n\n\n\nHear from\, Mike Gallers\, a staff UX Designer\, with 20 years of experience doing UX for companies large and small. He has worked on both internal and consumer-facing products and is eager to share his personal journey into UX and how agile has come into play. \n\n\n\nStay tuned for more …
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/what-you-should-know-about-agile-and-lean-ux/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220728T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220728T193000
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SUMMARY:The Designer-Developer Relationship
DESCRIPTION:How UX designers can have better working relationship with engineers\n\n\n\nUX designers rarely work in isolation. They are part of a larger team\, making products for our end users. \n\n\n\nIn July 2022\, we looked at how designers can improve their working relationship with developers and engineers. \n\n\n\nWe invited a group of developers for a panel discussion to answer these questions and more:– Andrew Brummer\, Senior Software Developer for Standard Beagle– Felipe Solis\, Staff User Experience Designer for Home Depot– Kathryn Huggins\, Software Engineer Manager for Home Depot
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/the-designer-developer-relationship/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Where Product Management and UX Meet
DESCRIPTION:Back by popular demand\, UX in ATX is hosting another night of short UX Talks. The topic: Product Management.Our three guest speakers presented on different aspects of where UX and Product Management meet. \n\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\nPedro Duarte\, Head of User Experience Design at Critical Software\n\n\n\nJacqueline Sigler\, Senior Product Manager at GoDaddy\n\n\n\nSudha Balasubramanian\, Senior Product Manager at Redfin\n\n\n\n\nDuarte will speak about the future of product development.Duarte says product development is not what it used to be. The way we create\, develop and deliver products has changed significantly in a short period of time. Nowadays\, our customers need shorter\, faster and more iterative deliveries to validate their ideas\, and receive and implement feedback rapidly to add value for their end-users.
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/where-product-management-and-ux-meet/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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SUMMARY:The Accessibility Design Career Path
DESCRIPTION:The need for designers who specialize in accessibility has grown in demand as companies realize that inclusive design is the right thing to do and that accessible digital products outperform competitors by 50 percent. \n\n\n\nThat’s because inclusive products benefit everyone not just the roughly one billion people considered disabled worldwide. \n\n\n\nIn this meetup\, we discussed what accessibility means\, how designers can include it in their practice\, and how to pursue this specialization as a career path. \n\n\n\nOur panelists included: \n\n\n\n\nMali Holmes\, Accessibility Designer at CVS Health\n\n\n\nKim Berg\, QA Analyst\, Human Experience Design for BankMobile\n\n\n\nKarim Merchant\, Accessibility Product Designer at Dell\n\n\n\nGrace Tay\, Senior Full-Stack Web Developer\, accessibility certified\, Ohio State University.\n\n\n\n\nResources mentioned: \n\n\n\n\nWCAG based guidelines for design\n\n\n\nChrome tool helps developers make websites more color blind friendly – The Verge\n\n\n\nhttps://www.w3.org/WAI/\n\n\n\nMicrosoft Accessibility Insights: Accessibility Insights\n\n\n\nShould I Use An Accessibility Overlay?\n\n\n\nKill Your Personas. How persona spectrums champion real… | by Margaret P | Microsoft Design | Medium\n\n\n\nhttps://teachaccess.github.io/accessibility-skills-hiring-toolkit/roles/ux-interaction-designer\n\n\n\nAbout the Toolkit | Teach Access Accessibility Skills Hiring Toolkit\n\n\n\nIntroduction – Accessibility – Human Interface Guidelines – Apple Developer
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/the-accessibility-design-career-path/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220428T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
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SUMMARY:The Content Design Career Path
DESCRIPTION:The UX Design field is vast and varied. Learn more about the UX path of content design and see if it is for you. \n\n\n\n\nTanya Harris – Senior Content Strategist at eBay
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/the-content-design-career-path/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
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SUMMARY:Networking: Making Genuine Connections at a Conference/Event
DESCRIPTION:No more of that awkward standing around. Learn how to make networking work for you at conferences in 2022. \n\n\n\nPanelists include Career Coach Juliet Barrett\, who focuses on helping creatives develop process strategies\, tools for self-evaluation and streamlined practices that break down large goals into actionable steps.
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/networking-making-genuine-connections-at-a-conference-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220224T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220224T190000
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SUMMARY:Portfolio Tips from the Experts
DESCRIPTION:Junior to senior UX Designers of all types are welcome to bring their portfolio links for quick reviews in breakout sessions. Be sure to RSVP before volunteering for a review. \n\n\n\nPanelists include: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGuintu is a full-time dad\, sketchnoter\, and soft-skills ninja\, Dante enjoys solving big\, gnarly design challenges in enterprise software. As a career transitioner\, one of his passions is coaching and mentoring new designers as they onboard into complex product platforms and technical domains.In his current role in Design Operations\, Dante helps build and scale design teams within IBM. Dante settled nicely in the Pacific NW of Portland\, Oregon (via San Francisco via the New York/New Jersey metro area). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMangels has 6 years of experience interviewing sneakerheads\, Tupperware consultants\, prepaid debit card users and beyond. Jacqualyn has taken a hands-on approach customizing her UX research practice to deliver problem-driven and user-focused solutions. She is excited by the growing support for UX practices in many industries and has found a sense of purpose while teaching this profession as an instructor. Currently\, she studies the event industry as a Senior UX Researcher for Hopin\, an events platform. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMaigen Thomas is a Sr. UX/UI Designer with 7+ years of experience creating technology solutions that make enterprise software more intuitive and easy to use. She excels at bringing folks along to embrace new technology and software regardless of technical experience level by breaking down complex workflows into ‘sushi-sized’ bites of memorable knowledge. She believes “everything is UX” and enjoys finding ways to streamline organizational challenges and empowering users to deliver exceptional results. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJeff has more than 20 years of experience creating software products for startups and Fortune 500 companies that differentiate themselves by their User Experience. He has been a designer\, developer\, and CEO of a design agency. Jeff is currently Head of UX at CenturyLink. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMike Gallers
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/portfolio-tips-from-the-experts/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220127T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
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SUMMARY:Goal-setting workshop for designers
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to tackle your professional goals in 2022?\n\n\n\nMake this year your year to achieve your goals. \n\n\n\nUX in ATX co-founder and Standard Beagle Creative Director Cindy Brummer presented a goal-setting workshop to kick off the year with a bang. \n\n\n\nIn this workshop\, Cindy guided us through the reflection and vision-setting tools she has been using successfully for herself and her company since 2015. \n\n\n\nWe learned: \n\n\n\n\nHow to define your personal vision\, mission and values\n\n\n\nHow to set “lenses” for setting priorities\n\n\n\nHow to define your personal and professional goals and make them “SMARTER”
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/goal-setting-workshop-for-designers/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
CREATED:20240219T144558Z
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SUMMARY:ATX Mega Meetup | Holiday Happy Hour & Networking
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a rare in-person event where you can network\, meet hiring managers and learn about the essential soft skills that are key to success. Meetup groups from across the Austin tech community will join forces to close out the year for holiday fun. Jamy Squillace will present “Essential Soft Skills”. \n\n\n\nSchedule: \n\n\n\n\n6:00 – 6:30 pm: Networking!\n\n\n\n6:30 – 7:15 p.m.: Presentation and Q&A with Jamy Squillace\n\n\n\n7:15 – 8 p.m.: Networking\, Drinking\, and Merriment
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/atx-mega-meetup-holiday-happy-hour-networking/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211202T183000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
CREATED:20240219T144806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T144808Z
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SUMMARY:How to Get Hired as a Conversation Designer
DESCRIPTION:Conversational Design is the fastest growing UX need in the market today\, and there aren’t enough Conversation Designers to cover the needs. This makes this skillset one of the strongest designers can currently possess\, as it is an applicant’s market. \n\n\n\nIn this session\, attendees will: \n\n\n\nBecome acquainted with and practice the skills employers are looking for in Conversation Designers\, including: tuning\, AI training\, designing conversational flows\, and Natural Language Understanding (NLU) \n\n\n\nDevelop an understanding of what AI platforms are\, which ones are currently the standards\, and how to apply them to the design flow \n\n\n\nLearn the Conversational Design prototyping software available for use\, and begin exploring their application in creating a prototype \n\n\n\nUnderstand the businesses that are hiring for Conversation Design\, and how to create a portfolio that demonstrates the skills they need \n\n\n\nDownload the presentation you missed on Google Drive. \n\n\n\nTakeaways: \n\n\n\n– The core technology of conversational interfaces– How to take data\, enter it into NLU engines\, and apply it to a Conversational Interface– How to design conversational flows– Understand natural language understanding (NLU)– Become acquainted with current Conversational prototyping tools– An overview of industries who are currently hiring Conversational Designers and why
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/how-to-get-hired-as-a-conversation-designer/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211116T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
CREATED:20240219T145725Z
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SUMMARY:UX Research Failures and How to Avoid Them
DESCRIPTION:Research Practice Failures\n\n\n\nPlease Join Standard Beagle and UX in Atx for another great discussion surrounding the topic of UX Research. Hear about common ux research practice failures\, how to avoid these mistakes\, and the key learnings from the experiences of other professionals.
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/ux-research-failures-and-how-to-avoid-them/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211028T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
CREATED:20240219T145920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T145921Z
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SUMMARY:Career Conversations: From Bootcamp to Success
DESCRIPTION:At surface value\, the journey from your first day in a boot camp to landing your first paid gig as a UX designer can feel like an insurmountable task… sort of like climbing a mountain! Join UxinAtx and General Assembly\, from 6:00-7:30 p.m CST\, to hear what these amazing panelists have to say about the journey. \n\n\n\nYou can find the featured Panelists Bio’s below. \n\n\n\nPANELIST BIO’S:\n\n\n\nAlexsis Venable\, Senior UX/UI Designer; Before diving in the UX world Alexsis started off on a sales team where she interacted with a lot of customers and the problems they faced with the interfaces. That is where she found UX solves a lot of problems and decided to take a course in design which then lead to taking the UX/UI bootcamp at the University of Texas Austin. Upon graduating she has worked as a freelancer designer\, contracting designer and as a UX intern for a consulting agency in New Mexico. Currently she is working as a Senior UX/UI Designer at spotlight sport group. \n\n\n\nDavid W. Ciccocioppo\, Sr. UX Designer; Former Advertising Creative Director who has found an inspiring new life in the world of UX/UI Design at vAuto. \n\n\n\nBonica Ayala\, UX Designer; is a queer\, LatinX creative and two-time national Skee-ball champion based in Austin\, Texas. She currently works as a UX Designer on the IBM Cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) team. She focuses on improving existing UI patterns through cross-collaboration\, research\, and design thinking. When she is not in front of a computer\, you can find her swimming in rivers or playing her new favorite sport\, Pickle-ball! \n\n\n\nArielle Moore\, Associate UX Designer; is a former singer and music teacher based in Salt Lake City\, Utah. Upon completing The University of Utah’s UX Bootcamp\, she worked as a freelance UX Designer and is now an Associate UX Designer at O.C. Tanner. She strives for continuous growth and looks forward to exploring new disciplines in the UX realm\, including illustration and gamification to make things more fun for users. Outside of her work\, she is happiest when she is in the mountains or on a kayak. \n\n\n\nRita Almusa\, UX/UI Product Designer; Rita is a native Utahn who now lives in Austin\, via Jordan\, Seattle and San Diego. Before becoming a UX Designer\, the former singer/songwriter/piano player launched a successful e-commerce Beauty company\, called PearMint. Last year\, she completed the UTA UX Design Bootcamp and found her dream job at IBM\, where she gets to work on User-Centric Research and UI Design. When she is not designing away\, she enjoys traveling with her husband and their 6 yr old son.
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/career-conversations-from-bootcamp-to-success/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210930T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
CREATED:20240219T151311Z
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SUMMARY:Onboarding and Nurturing Junior Designers
DESCRIPTION:More and more employers are posting openings for UX designers — often with 3 or more years of experience. This makes the job hunt frustrating for junior designers in need of a foot in the door\, and employers could be missing out on talent eager to grow and learn. At the same time\, employers may not have the resources available to grow and nurture junior designers to be productive team members. \n\n\n\nSo what does it take to onboard and nurture new designers? What steps can employers and junior designers take to create a symbiotic relationship? \n\n\n\nOur panel of experts discussed these topics and more.
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/onboarding-and-nurturing-junior-designers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210921T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
CREATED:20240219T150915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T150917Z
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SUMMARY:Ethics in UX Design presented by GA x Mathys + Potestio
DESCRIPTION:It’s no easy feat designing a good user experience. But it is even harder to design one that doesn’t nudge users down a path that’s in the interest of a company. Such dark patterns\, coupled with a designer’s unconscious bias\, are incompatible with human-centered design. We should be careful that business objectives do not get in the way of the principles of ethics. \n\n\n\nIn recent years\, many ethical gaps have been exposed. From uncontrollable propaganda on Facebook to unwanted surveillance and data collection\, the systems we’ve created are failing in real time and affecting our society in vast and devastating ways. As designers\, isn’t it our moral obligation to create something that has a positive impact on the world? Consumers value the trust they give businesses and when companies design experiences that are ethical\, transparent\, and put the users’ interests first\, the results are better user experience and higher customer retention and loyalty.
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/ethics-in-ux-design-presented-by-ga-x-mathys-potestio/
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210917T173000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
CREATED:20240219T150323Z
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SUMMARY:Tried-and-True Advice for Landing Your First UX Gig
DESCRIPTION:About This Event\n\n\n\nThe UX in ATX community leaders share their best advice for landing your first UX position. We’ll provide tips to enter the field\, plus areas to work on and excel at in order to increase your chances and improve your positioning as a candidate.
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/tried-and-true-advice-for-landing-your-first-ux-gig/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210831T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
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SUMMARY:Prototyping with Sound: Audio & Speech Playback in Adobe XD
DESCRIPTION:Experience design doesn’t stop where the screen ends\, and your design tool shouldn’t either. In this session with Designer Advocate\, Matt Rae\, we’ll dive deep into how you can leverage voice and sound features in Adobe XD to prototype interactions and entire voice activated workflows end to end with voice triggers and speech and audio playback. Music players to voice assistants\, nothing is off the table with voice and audio features in Adobe XD. TakeawaysUse your voice to trigger actions in your prototypesDesign in audible feedback for users using speech and audio playbackCreate entirely hands-free interaction experiences in Adobe XD
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/prototyping-with-sound-audio-speech-playback-in-adobe-xd/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210825T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
CREATED:20240219T151118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T151120Z
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SUMMARY:UX Job Club Informational Event
DESCRIPTION:Job searching for UX designers — especially those at the junior level — is frustrating! Don’t go it alone! \n\n\n\nRather than struggle through endless applications\, learn how to network your way to a new job with the help of accountability and mentorship. \n\n\n\nJoin this information session to learn about participating in the UX Job Club\, networking your way to a new job\, and accelerating your path.
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/ux-job-club-informational-event/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
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SUMMARY:Better Design Workflows with Adobe XD and Photoshop
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re loyal to Photoshop\, XD\, or a fan of both tools\, discover new ways to fire up your workflows and designs by using them together. Come find out how the two can accelerate design processes for your team and deliver more realistic\, interactive website designs for your clients. \n\n\n\nTakeaways\n\n\n\n\nTransform static Photoshop website designs into interactive\, shareable prototypes\n\n\n\nSeamlessly import Photoshop graphics into an XD website designs\n\n\n\nApply Photoshop’s advanced image editing tools right with an XD layout\n\n\n\nShare colors\, text styles\, graphics\, and components between Creative Cloud apps\n\n\n\n\nHere are some resources Matt shared! \n\n\n\nResources\n\n\n\n\nVSCode extension\n\n\n\nAdobeMax
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/better-design-workflows-with-adobe-xd-and-photoshop/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210727T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210727T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
CREATED:20240219T151958Z
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SUMMARY:Prototyping Scrollable Tables & Charts in Adobe XD
DESCRIPTION:Gone are the days when charts and tables with overflowing data cannot be prototyped. In this session\, Designer Advocate\, Matt Rae\, explained how you can leverage Scroll Groups in Adobe XD to take dashboard\, analytics and other chart / table based prototypes to the next level with simple scrolling interactions. \n\n\n\nTakeaways\n\n\n\n\nSetup elements to take full advantage of scroll groups\n\n\n\nAdd Interactions that control scroll group positioning\n\n\n\nCreate fixed column tables with data that can scroll horizontally\n\n\n\n\nMatt shared this resource for practicing this skill as well as a short video explainer: Access LearnXD
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/prototyping-scrollable-tables-charts-in-adobe-xd/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210629T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210629T123000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
CREATED:20240219T152226Z
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SUMMARY:Tips & Tricks for Wireframing in Adobe XD
DESCRIPTION:Wireframing doesn’t have to be a tedious task. In this session\, join Designer Advocate\, Matt Rae\, to learn how you can leverage efficiency boosting tools like Guides\, Grids\, Components and Repeat Grid to accelerate your wireframing workflows and set yourself up for success when transitioning from wireframes to higher fidelity designs. We’ll build a wireframe from scratch\, and show you how plugins like Quick Mockup can provide a starting block. \n\n\n\nTakeaways\n\n\n\n\nSetup wireframe elements as components to easily replace them later on\n\n\n\nWork with layout tools like Stacks\, Padding and Responsive Resize to expedite your wireframe process\n\n\n\nExplore plugins like Quick Mockup to start wireframing even faster\n\n\n\nWork collaboratively\, and share wireframes throughout the process for feedback
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/tips-tricks-for-wireframing-in-adobe-xd/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
CREATED:20240219T152343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T152345Z
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SUMMARY:Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:We hosted a paneled discussion on how to create a space at work where everyone can feel safe\, accepted\, and heard. \n\n\n\nThe topics included:– How we as individuals can be more mindful in the work space.– Education around creating a culture that is accepting and thoughtful.– When and how to bring up uncomfortable topics.– How to create a work space that appeals to everyone.– When to stand up for yourself and others. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:Ron Infante – IxD at FrogRich Le – Product Design and Web Design ConsultantCandace Anderson – UX Design & Graphic DesignerCarla Anderson – Creative DirectorTony Baker II – Visual Designer
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-the-workplace/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210520T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
CREATED:20240219T152640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T152702Z
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SUMMARY:The Science of Decision Making
DESCRIPTION:Join behavioral economist Steven Clough on an exploration into the human mind as he dissects some common marketing “best practices” with a scientific lens and clinical research to see which ones stand up and which ones fall apart. \n\n\n\nLearn what affects attention\, how to break through the clutter\, how human memory works\, what makes memorable brands\, and how we actually make decisions. These studies in neurology\, psychology\, biology\, and sociology can add meaningful direction to your marketing and sales. It might just change everything you thought you knew about your customers.
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/the-science-of-decision-making/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210406T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
CREATED:20240219T152814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T152815Z
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SUMMARY:Breaking Down Silos Between Product & UX
DESCRIPTION:Product Managers and UX team members have to have a highly collaborative working relationship. Join this interactive panel of Product and UX leaders to hear advice and insights into how to work effectively with each other and build great products together. \n\n\n\nThis in a joint meetup with The product League. Join their community here: https://www.meetup.com/The-Product-League \n\n\n\nSome topics we will cover:– What are patterns and anti-patterns for strong Product and UX collaboration?– How do you overcome the challenge of UX teams needing to work on a sprint schedule given their work does not often fit in a sprint?-What are the tradeoffs between a dedicated UX team member per team vs. an agency model of shared UX resources for all product teams?– What advice do you have for remote collaboration between UX and Product?– What advice do you have for junior UX designers just getting acquainted with the relationship between product management and UX? \n\n\n\nSpeakers:Tulsi Dharmarajan – Head of Product at WheelTulsi Patel – Product Manager at Solarwinds (Former UX manager)Chris Risdon – UX at HEBA 4th panelist TBA!
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/breaking-down-silos-between-product-ux/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210309T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210309T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
CREATED:20240219T153818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T153820Z
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SUMMARY:Defense Against the Dark Patterns
DESCRIPTION:We’ve all fallen victim to deceptive design at some point—whether it was that time we struggled to unsubscribe from a service we didn’t want anymore\, or when accidentally clicking on that pop-up ad led us down a rabbit hole of frustration.From the simply annoying to the outright egregious\, dark patterns intentionally trick us into doing things we don’t really want to do.But what makes these pesky patterns so effective in the first place? And how can we wield our influence as UXers to make the web—and\, as a result\, the world—a slightly better place? \n\n\n\nOur speaker will shine some light on the ethics of dark patterns\, how we as users can avoid and detect the pitfalls of this malpractice\, and what we can do as designers to take a stand again dark patterns when pressured by our companies. Finally\, we’ll look into how else those business objectives can be met through more acceptable patterns. \n\n\n\nThis talk is intended for participants with a basic understanding of the user experience disciplines who are keen to explore the frontiers of the user-centered design and the ethics of nudging designs. \n\n\n\nTakeaways-A definition of UX dark patterns.-The ethics conundrum they create for the designer in charge of implementing them.-The difficulties that standing for the user sometimes creates for the designer.-How else can tricky business objectives be met through more acceptable patterns. \n\n\n\nPreparation-This event is taken completely online via Zoom.-You will need access to a laptop or computer with a strong internet connection.-Event setup information will be emailed to all signed up prior to the event.
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/defense-against-the-dark-patterns/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210302T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210302T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
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SUMMARY:Data & Design Go Together Like PB&J
DESCRIPTION:Data mining and analytics have become critical functions for thriving organizations. We’re moving more and more towards the need for every role to be data-driven. What does this mean for designers? Designers who understand data will be the ones who make a bigger impact with their work. As we know\, good design solves problems. Data helps inform the choices you make to solve those problems. \n\n\n\nWe are surrounded by more data and reporting than ever before; we’re diving into how to make sense of it. This panel discussion will focus on how to make actionable design decisions based on data\, leading to better experiences for our end users. With data literacy you’ll determine the right metrics\, tracking\, monitoring\, and reporting processes to fit business priorities and make meaningful decisions for UX. \n\n\n\nTakeaways-Data literacy – understand what different types of data can and can’t tell you-Overview of how data drives UX decision making and priorities for design-How to choose and interpret the right metrics and KPIs for UX-How to collect\, monitor and correctly apply KPIs to make meaningful decisions to improve UX-Build a well balanced framework of KPIs to fit business priorities for UX \n\n\n\nPreparation-This event is taken completely online via Zoom.-You will need access to a laptop or computer with strong internet connection.-Event set up information will be emailed to all signed up prior to the event.
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/data-design-go-together-like-pbj/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210112T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210112T193000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
CREATED:20240219T155220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T155222Z
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SUMMARY:Wine & Wireframes
DESCRIPTION:Pour yourself a glass of your favorite vino\, and step into the world of user experience design with General Assembly and UX in ATX meetup group! \n\n\n\nThis free event aims to demystify UX by giving a practical and simple introduction to what User Experience is\, while also explaining some of the core concepts of user centered design (UCD). Wireframes are a critical part of the UX design\, as they communicate the content and functionality of key pages of a digital experience. We’ll discuss why and how wireframes fit into the overall design process\, and then dive into a hands-on exercise where you’ll create your own clickable prototype. \n\n\n\nTakeaways-Gain a better understanding of UX design-Touch on fundamental tools and techniques used by professional designers-Complete a wireframing exercise and create a clickable prototype-Explore how to use the wireframes you’ve created-Discover resources to continue learning about UX \n\n\n\nPreparation-This event is taken completely online via Zoom.-You will need access to a laptop or computer with strong internet connection.-Event set up information will be emailed to all signed up prior to the event. \n\n\n\nAbout the Instructor \n\n\n\nShari BareUser Experience Design Immersive Instructor\,General Assembly \n\n\n\nThroughout her 20-year career\, Shari’s held a host of titles: UX Designer\, Visual Designer\, Interactive Designer\, Art Director\, and even the dreaded title of “Webmaster” in the late 90s. But one thing has remained constant\, she’s always been a staunch advocate for the user. She’s created work for Fortune 50 companies like Apple\, Citigroup\, and Dell\, although some of her favorite projects have come from working with scrappy startups. Shari is passionate about mentoring and developing the next generation of talented and world-changing designers. \n\n\n\nIn recognition of her exemplary service in the classroom\, Shari has been selected as a member of General Assembly’s Distinguished Faculty program.
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/wine-wireframes/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201210T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201210T180000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
CREATED:20240219T155336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T155338Z
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SUMMARY:Ugly Sweater Virtual Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:What better way to celebrate a year of UX in ATX than with an ugly sweater?Join us online for a social event with all of your new UX designer friends. It will be the best virtual happy hour ever!
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/ugly-sweater-virtual-happy-hour/
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20201112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20201112T190000
DTSTAMP:20260411T033922
CREATED:20240219T155429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240219T155430Z
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SUMMARY:Moving into UX: How to make your past skills look good
DESCRIPTION:Making the moving into UX? \n\n\n\nYou might be wondering how to leverage your past sills in a different career on your UX resume. \n\n\n\nJoin us for a discussion on how to put your past skills to work in your job hunt.
URL:https://uxinatx.com/event/moving-into-ux-how-to-make-your-past-skills-look-good/
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