Defense Against the Dark Patterns

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...

The Science of Decision Making

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. Learn what affects attention, how to break through the clutter, how human memory works, what makes memorable...

How to Get Hired as a Conversation Designer

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. In this session, attendees will: Become acquainted with and practice the skills employers are looking...

Networking: Making Genuine Connections at a Conference/Event

No more of that awkward standing around. Learn how to make networking work for you at conferences in 2022. Panelists 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.

The Content Design Career Path

The UX Design field is vast and varied. Learn more about the UX path of content design and see if it is for you.

Making your Usability Studies Accessible

You want to include participants with disabilities in your usability studies, but where do you start? UX in ATX invited presenter Erica Braverman to speak on how to bring accessibility into all stages of planning and running a usability study, and the skills you can use to develop accessible studies for your own research needs.

Strategic Career Foresight: UX Themes for 2025 and Beyond

What should designers think about in keeping their career future forward? Join us for a two-part event. In our first half, UX in ATX co-founder Cindy Brummer will share insights from SXSW 2024 on what's ahead for design. Then, UX in ATX co-founder Andreina Dyer will segue into a discussion with attendees about the career...

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TOPIC CHANGE: SEO Fundamentals for UX’ers

If you are working on any website, this topic is for you. Heather will explain what to think about as a researcher and designer and how you should communicate SEO design needs to the development team.

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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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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...