• 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.