UX@UA

Tucson's winter is here again—so is UX@UA's annual Portfolio Pizza Party! Join us in person on Dec 5 to enjoy ?? and share UX portfolios. Feel free to bring a portfolio to share, whether it’s your own or someone else’s. RSVP on Meetup: https://lnkd.in/gnMZbiYa. This event is sponsored by UXfolio, a platform that simplifies portfolio creation for UX professionals (with customizable templates, case study layouts, thumbnail designer, and more) to help them get their dream job even in a difficult job market.

UX@UA is going to the 2024 Phoenix Design Week! Join Bob Liu, UX Strategist at University of Arizona Libraries, for an interactive workshop about design systems. Figure out why everyone is talking about design systems, then build your own from scratch in 30 minutes. This is a hybrid event co-hosted with AIGA Arizona. RSVP on Eventbrite to join in person in Tempe, AZ or online over Zoom: https://lnkd.in/gPWT_gnn

Help us improve university websites and services! We're looking for participants to join our pool and provide valuable insights through surveys, usability tests, and feedback sessions. As a participant, you will learn about user experience (UX) and even receive reimbursement or rewards for certain studies. Your input will help create a better online experience for everyone. Sign up in 1 minute: https://lnkd.in/gdsgiXkc.

Last night, I had the privilege of attending a global virtual event hosted by UX@UA to explore the release of "Designing Tomorrow," a groundbreaking book that examines how visionary design can shape our future. The discussion covered the Life-Centered Design Process and its integration with technology, business, human values, and environmental ethics to propose responsible innovative solutions for today’s design challenges. A heartfelt thank you to the authors and speakers, Steve Baty and Martin Tomitsch, for their valuable insights and for inspiring us to contribute towards our 1% of meaningful change. For those passionate about the future of design and sustainability, this book is a must-read! I’m particularly excited to read about the design method: backcasting and the collective impact of partnerships on design frameworks. https://lnkd.in/gqfWa3yh #DesigningTomorrow #Innovation #FutureOfDesign #VirtualEvent

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow!

Join Martin Tomitsch and Steve Baty at UX@UA's September meetup, where the Australian design professionals will introduce their new book, Designing Tomorrow, and share strategic design practices that drive positive change for your work environment and the planet. RSVP on Meetup: https://lnkd.in/gmgxQ2ua.

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Pizza and a design challenge - what more could you ask for on a Thursday night?? ???? Over 20 UX enthusiasts gathered in the Data Studio at the University of Arizona Main Library for a hands-on workshop. They worked in groups on research questions, user interview questions, and personas for 3 different design challenges. From figuring out pizza delivery to designing a tour on campus, they tackled each challenge with gusto, even sketching prototypes for their product. All the while they got feedback from two pros, Rebecca Blakiston, Senior UX Researcher at Ad Hoc, and Bob Liu, User Experience Strategist at the University of Arizona Libraries. Thank you to our speakers and all who attended. See you in fall 2024 for more events!

We look forward to seeing you at tomorrow's workshop at the UA Main Library! Networking starts at 5 - pizza and beverages will be provided.

Starting a UX project can be daunting, especially when you need buy-in from stakeholders with a long wishlist. In this workshop, you’ll join a hands-on “Design Studio” activity and learn a fun and easy way to bring collaborators on the same page, so they help you make decisions in a blink. The speakers will also share strategies to navigate tricky design problems. Speakers: Bob Liu, User Experience Strategist at the University of Arizona Libraries Rebecca Blakiston, Senior UX Researcher at Ad Hoc Pizza and beverages will be served! Networking begins at 5pm, and the program will start at around 5:30pm. We'll be in the Data Studio in the lobby of the UA Main Library. Park at Cherry Avenue Garage for $2/hour. We welcome people from all professional backgrounds to join. No prior experience in UX needed.