San Diego UX Researchers

I still feeling the high from the San Diego UX Researchers community event last night. HUGE thanks to Kasturi Kulkarni John Leach Christine Louie and Emily McAnulla for inviting me to speak. It's amazing to see the community that's been build here. I'll admit, the vibes around AI in research are mixed. And deservedly so. When layoffs seem to be everywhere, job searches are taking 4+ months, and tech companies are tightening budgets... And at the same time, we all can't stop talking about the power of AI... The sense of pessimism is unavoidable. But I hope that in my talk, I shared at least some sense of optimism. A theory for why AI may bring more human-ness into everything we build and experience. For why research has never been more important. Thanks so much to the community for engaging so deeply on all these topics. It really was a privilege.

San Diegans!! ??? (San Diegoans? San Diegoites?) Come join the San Diego research community for an event all about AI, how it's changing what we do, and why we should be optimistic about it! Thanks to the San Diego UX Researchers for putting this on and for John Leach for making the connection that made it all happen. I can't wait to get to know the SD research community. If you know researchers, product builders, designers, insights people, etc. in the San Diego area, tag them in the comments! Space is limited, RSVP here: https://lu.ma/g7i68qzl

Our multi-day design trek kicks off at 6pm this Friday, September 20, at the stunning Exchange Pavilion in Balboa Park! Enjoy an inspiring panel of design leaders, mingle with local design-focused companies and organizations, and connect with fellow trek attendees in a vibrant atmosphere of creativity and innovation. Don't miss this chance to explore prospective job openings and spark new career possibilities! Panel Details: The Power of Belonging: Insights from Trailblazers on Charting Your Career Path in Design Join us for an?engaging discussion with four local design leaders as they share their journeys through the evolving world of design, and the role belonging and inclusivity have played in shaping their careers. Discover how to navigate a world where design and community are deeply intertwined. We'll explore the meaning of belonging—whether to an organization, a brand, a product, or an experience—and discuss the importance of creating environments where every designer and human can flourish, contributing to a future that celebrates diversity. Panelists:? Desi (Guusje) Bendeler,?Former CEO, thinkPARALLAX + Leadership Coach John Ball, Partner and?Creative Director,?MiresBall Michelle Peck, Sr. Director, Brand Experience, Tandem Diabetes Care Don Hollis, Creative Director, Hollis Brand Culture Moderated by?Katherine Wehde Zimmerman, SD Design Trek Co-Driver and Associate Director of UX Strategy and Product?Design, American Specialty Health #sddesigntrek #sddesignweek #wdc2024 #worlddesigncapital #exploredesign #designcareers #designjobs #uxjobs #sandiego #lovewhereyouwork Brought to you by #community: Teena Singh, Cesar Omar Morales, Kristin Black, Jared Gase, Brittany Newton, James Vinh, Oleksandra K., Dayan Golden, Scott Robinson, Zoe Birnbaum, James White, Miranda D., Mai Thi Nguyen, Lauren Garces, Diana Wolosin, Samta Menghrajani, Christine Louie, Kasturi Kulkarni, Seda Evis, Neve Foresti, Kevin Khuu, Sean Serrano

?So excited to announce that tickets are available for SD Design Trek as part of World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 's World Design Experience, powered by San Diego Design Week!! ? ??? There are limited capacities at several of our events, so be sure to register soon: https://lnkd.in/gY7HegC5 We've got an awesome line up of trek stops throughout San Diego. Join us at our Kickoff & Company Showcase on Friday, Sept 20th, 6-9pm at the stunning Exchange Pavillion in Balboa Park. We'll be hosting an inspiring panel of design leaders followed by plenty of networking opportunity with local companies, orgs, and fellow Trekkies. ?? Friday, Sep 20, 6-9pm ?? SDDT Kickoff & Company Showcase @ The Exchange Pavillion in Balboa Park ?? Panel: The Power of Belonging: Insights from Trailblazers on Charting Your Career Path in Design | An engaging discussion with four local design leaders who will share their journeys through the evolving world of design, and the role belonging and inclusivity have played in shaping their careers. We'll explore the meaning of belonging—whether to an organization, a brand, a product, or an experience—and discuss the importance of creating environments where every designer and human can flourish, contributing to a future that celebrates diversity. With Desi (Guusje) Bendeler, John Ball, Michelle Peck, and Don Hollis; moderated by Katherine Wehde Zimmerman Monday, Sep 23 ?? UC San Diego Design Lab | Design & Innovation Building Tour ?? ServiceNow | Discover How the World Works with ServiceNow ?? Friends of Figma, San Diego @ Intuit | Leadership Beyond Borders: Expanding Your Design Career Tuesday, Sep 24 ?? Tandem Diabetes Care | Radical Inclusion - Designing for People Living with Diabetes (this ticket is for in-person attendance only and includes limited capacity tour) ?? San Diego UX Researchers @ UCSD | Empowering the Research Community Wednesday, Sep 25 ?? MiresBall | Studio Visit ?? Speed Mentoring & AMA (Ask-me-anything): Emerging & Established Designers, Architects, Researchers @ Futuro Space hosted by Seda Evis ?? Post-Trek Celebration (Location TBA) See YOU on our trek in 3 weeks!! #sddesigntrek #sddesignweek #wdc2024 #worlddesigncapital #exploredesign #designcareers #designjobs #uxjobs #sandiego #lovewhereyouwork Teena Singh Katherine Wehde Zimmerman Cesar Omar Morales Kristin Black Jared Gase Brittany Newton James Vinh Oleksandra K. Dayan Golden Scott Robinson Zoe Birnbaum James White Miranda D. Mai Thi Nguyen Lauren Garces Diana Wolosin Samta Menghrajani Michelle Peck Christine Louie Kasturi Kulkarni John Ball Seda Evis Neve Foresti Kevin Khuu Sean Serrano