Talk & Presentation by Samaya Sinha, UX Researcher, ex-Disney

In this talk we explore a variety of UX design and UX research career paths for folks who are considering a pivot into a creative field within tech. This talk will cover an introduction to design thinking and the design process and go through cognitive laws that help designers create digital interfaces. In addition to this we cover a Design MBA on how design and business strategy connect and overlap. Finally we will go through how all this knowledge connects to a variety of UX career paths.

Talk & Presentation by Velvet Lazo, UX Researcher

In my talk I will describe my journey starting from my experience as an educator and how that led me to want to find something else. I will discuss the deciding factors, remote work, better pay, growth opportunity, etc. I will share how I found out about Ideatelabs and what ultimately led me to choose your program. I will then briefly share my experience of applying, resume edits, portfolio work, and how after 6 months of hard work I was able to land my first UX Researcher job.

Interactive Talk hosted by Alexandra, Hutchinson, UX Researcher

Join Alexandra to learn about how to navigate and network the digital world to land UX job opportunities and position yourself as a thoughtful and impactful UX candidate.

Talk & Presentation by Sahar Naderi, Service Designer

Join Sahar Naderi for a concise introduction to Service Design, followed by an engaging group activity where we'll begin to collaboratively build a Service Blueprint. In this interactive workshop, we will collectively build a service blueprint using Sahar's very own template to audit the "current state" of a service (based on a prepared prompt). Don't miss this opportunity to dive into the practical side of Service Design!

Talk & Presentation by Hannah McTigue, UX Researcher

Learn how I transitioned from product management to UX research. I will discuss my career path and the journey to find my passion. I will share portfolio, resume, and interview tips that helped me land a job as a Sr. UX Researcher. I will also give a glimpse into life as the sole UX researcher at my company.

Talk & Presentation by Aliyah Abdullah, UX Researcher at Reddit

Defining moments, making choices and having confidence in your user journey. What moment influenced the shift into UX, connecting past work to future goals, clearly describing why UX is important to you, embracing yourself and the unique value that you bring into a room and can add to the team. Being adaptable, getting out of your own way, knowing how your challenges have become lessons that make you better. Knowing what you want to learn and where you want to grow.

Talk & Presentation by Angelina Garcia, UX Designer

Explore Angelina’s career path from graphic design to quality assurance, and (finally) landing in the realm of user experience design. Gain practical insights for navigating your own unique career transitions in the design industry. Angelina will talk about her day to day life as a UX designer.

Interactive Presentation by Samaya Sinha, UX Researcher at Disney

We break down the anatomy of the perfect UX designer or UX researcher resume that can land you interviews at Fortune 500 companies. Learn about common mistakes to avoid when creating your first UX resume and learn how to stand out amongst the crowd by leveraging your existing skill sets and expertise!