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SUMMARY:☕ IxDF Edmonton UX Chat @ Labo Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) Edmonton is coming out of winter mode with a Saturday evening in-person meetup at Labo Coffee! 🌱❤️ \nThis is a chance to meet fellow UXers\, ask questions\, network\, support one another on our UX journeys or just connect over a coffee. \n​Volunteer opportunities are coming up for upcoming spring and summer events. \n 
URL:https://uxedmonton.com/event/%e2%98%95-ixdf-edmonton-ux-chat-labo-coffee/
LOCATION:Labo Coffee\, 10546 Whyte Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 2A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260221T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260221T120000
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SUMMARY:AI for UX: Becoming an AI-Ready Designer
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, IxDF Edmonton presents a series of advanced online sessions led by expert practitioners in UX\, product\, and design leadership. Each event is designed to dig deep into a focused topic\, with space for open conversation and community learning. \nThe February edition will be a fireside chat on the topic: \n​“AI for UX: Becoming an AI-Ready Designer”\n\n​Wondering how to stay relevant as AI reshapes design work? In this live Ask Me Anything–style fireside chat\, Patrick Neeman will share practical insights on how individual designers can use AI today — and what skills to build for tomorrow. Whether you’re just getting started or leveling up your approach\, join us for an open\, forward-looking conversation. \nPatrick Neeman\n​Director of User Experience Design\, AI Experiences @Workday \n​Patrick is a UX and product design leader specializing in AI-driven experiences. He’s currently Director of UX Design for AI at Workday\, and previously led UX and Research at Evisort\, an AI-first contract platform. He’s also advised AI startups like Relevvo. \n​Patrick is the author of [uxGPT] and teaches how UX professionals can use generative AI to create content\, briefs\, and prototypes. He regularly shares insights on Medium and mentors designers exploring the future of AI in UX. \nRegister today to receive the Zoom link!
URL:https://uxedmonton.com/event/ai-for-ux-becoming-an-ai-ready-designer/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Social,Speaker Series,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260122T170000
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SUMMARY:❄️ IxDF Edmonton Winter Talk Series: “Research Story – How do you sell your research to stakeholders”
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, IxDF Edmonton presents a series of advanced online sessions led by expert practitioners in UX\, product\, and design leadership. Each event is designed to dig deep into a focused topic\, with space for open conversation and community learning. \n​The January edition will be a hands-on workshop followed by a Q&A session on the topic: \n​“Research Story – How do you sell your research to stakeholders”\n\n​Attendees can expect a hands-on session that bridges research and storytelling. Together\, we’ll explore how to translate research findings into narratives that earn buy-in from product leaders and decision-makers. You’ll leave with practical tools for framing insights so they stick — and a clearer sense of how to make research drive action in your organization. \n\nAdam Thomas\n​Director of Product Strategy\, @Approaching One\nProduct Management Expert and Technologist \n​Featured speaker Adam Thomas is a technologist in Harlem\, New York\, focused on strategy\, team organization\, and product management. \n​Adam mixes these “hard” topics with the context from culture and behavioral psychology to guide Product Managers towards making better decisions. With 10 years of experience as a wartime product person\, Adam loves to create amidst chaos.
URL:https://uxedmonton.com/event/%e2%9d%84%ef%b8%8f-ixdf-edmonton-winter-talk-series-research-story-how-do-you-sell-your-research-to-stakeholders/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251212T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251212T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065218
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SUMMARY:❄️ IxDF Edmonton Winter Talk Series: Leading as a Principal Designer: A Case Study in Design Systems
DESCRIPTION:This winter\, IxDF Edmonton presents a series of advanced online sessions led by expert practitioners in UX\, product\, and design leadership. Each event is designed to dig deep into a focused topic\, with space for open conversation and community learning. \n​The December edition will be a 45-minute talk followed by a 15-minute Q&A on the topic: \n​“Leading as a Principal Designer: A Case Study in Design Systems”\n\n​This talk will explore senior design leadership through the lens of a real-world case study: building a design system from the ground up. The focus will be less about the technical aspects and more on the leadership perspective—strategic thinking\, decision-making\, and the principal designer’s role in driving vision and influencing teams. It’s designed to provide attendees with practical insights into balancing strategic goals with organizational needs\, using the design system project as a framework to unpack these leadership principles. \n\nHameda Yeung\n​IxDF Canada Co-Lead\nPrincipal Product Designer\, @mParticle by Rokt \n​With a rich professional journey spanning over 20 years\, Hameda has honed her expertise in the diverse realms of SaaS\, e-commerce\, travel-tech\, big data\, machine learning & AI\, agency\, and enterprise environments. As a dedicated UX hiring manager for over 8 years\, she had the privilege of shaping exceptional teams in both agency and client-side settings.
URL:https://uxedmonton.com/event/%e2%9d%84%ef%b8%8f-ixdf-edmonton-winter-talk-series-leading-as-a-principal-designer-a-case-study-in-design-systems/
LOCATION:Alberta
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251119T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065218
CREATED:20251022T033512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T151045Z
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SUMMARY:IxDF Edmonton – VR Playtesting Session @ vrCAVE
DESCRIPTION:It’s a special edition of IxDF’s monthly meetup\, giving our community a chance to experience and discuss UX in immersive VR environments. Spots are limited to 5 teams of 4 players\, so early registration is encouraged.
URL:https://uxedmonton.com/event/ixdf-edmonton-vr-playtesting-session-vrcave/
LOCATION:CKUA\, 9804 Jasper Ave\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 0C5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Gaming,Testing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251018T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065218
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T201537Z
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SUMMARY:UX in Play: Design Across Disciplines
DESCRIPTION:Join Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) for a hands-on workshop on designing across disciplines. In this session\, the IxDF Edmonton team will share about how they designed UX in Play—an event series leveraging design practices and user research to help indie game creators heighten player experiences. We broaden the conversation to explore the application of design methodologies across industries\, distinctions in approach\, and opportunities for greater intersection. \nThis event is designed to facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and relationship building. We invite students and professionals from all industries to join as we discuss the benefits\, barriers\, and tangible ways we can learn from each other’s practices and toolkits.
URL:https://uxedmonton.com/event/ux-in-play-design-across-disciplines/
LOCATION:Walkthrough Collaborative Centre\, 10345 Whyte Avenue Northwest #Unit 201\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 1Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Gaming,Social,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251017T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065218
CREATED:20251001T201306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T201306Z
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SUMMARY:UX in Play: Indie Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Join Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) and Interactive Arts Alberta (IAA) for a drop-in Game Night\, featuring locally-made games designed and developed by Edmonton’s Indie Design Community. Games are powerful products—they can be designed to challenge or delight\, to educate or connect. Come out to get a behind-the-scenes look at how they’re made: meet Edmonton-based Game Creators\, learn about their game philosophy\, and sit down to play! This is a family-friendly event with pizza and snacks included in each ticket. \nChildren free!
URL:https://uxedmonton.com/event/ux-in-play-indie-game-night/
LOCATION:Walkthrough Collaborative Centre\, 10345 Whyte Avenue Northwest #Unit 201\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 1Z8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Gaming,Social,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250926T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250926T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065218
CREATED:20250902T185204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250903T171109Z
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SUMMARY:IxDF Edmonton September UX Feedback Clinic: Live Playtesting at Labo Coffee
DESCRIPTION:Join IxDF Edmonton in person to help test some new indie game demos\, and we’ll buy you a drink! ✨ \nLearn about User Experience (UX) research firsthand by participating and/or observing the testing process. \nAs part of our UX in Play series\, IxDF Edmonton is organizing a UX Feedback Clinic in partnership with local indie game developers\, Interactive Arts Alberta (IAA) and Labo Coffee\, supported by Edmonton Screen.  \n​We’re looking for playtesters to help with some guerilla-style game UX research: \n\n\n​On Friday September 26 from 5pm to 7pm\, we’ll be at Labo Coffee on Whyte Ave. recruiting two testers every 15 minutes (16 testers max.) \n\n\n​Play through a short interactive game prototype and share your feedback to help guide important design decisions and shape better games! \n\n\n​As a thank-you\, testers will get a free drink at Labo ☕🍵♥️ \n\n\n​You’re also welcome to simply hang out at the cafe\, observe the testing process and chat with other people who share an interest in UX. \n​Let’s bring great UX to great games—together!
URL:https://uxedmonton.com/event/ixdf-edmonton-september-ux-feedback-clinic-live-playtesting-at-labo-coffee/
LOCATION:Labo Coffee\, 10546 Whyte Ave NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T6E 2A4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Testing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250817T094500
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250817T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065219
CREATED:20250729T162730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T175506Z
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SUMMARY:August IxDF Meetup – Grounded by Design
DESCRIPTION:UX isn’t just for screens.\nIn this outdoor Design Jam\, IxDF is stepping away from our desks and into our city’s parks to reconnect with each other and the bigger picture of design. By bringing our process into the physical world\, we’ll explore how observation\, creativity\, and systems thinking come together to inform meaningful solutions—especially for more complex challenges that we may tackle. \n​Join us and Vivian Lai-Bui\, UX Architect at the City of Calgary\, as we venture outdoors for a hands-on\, collaborative session grounded in design thinking to sharpen core UX skills like empathy\, problem framing\, and storytelling. \nTogether\, we’ll practice:\n✔️ Observational research\n✔️ Identifying user personas\n✔️ Mapping journeys\n✔️ Defining “How Might We” statements\n✔️ Prototyping with analog materials (stickies\, stationery)\n✔️ Storytelling and sharing design ideas \n​This 3-hour session offers a refreshing break from screen time\, helping designers of all experience levels build skills for tackling complex\, multi-touchpoint challenges—especially those grounded in physical environments. \n\n​🧃Optional: chip in $10 for refreshments (we’ll email you a payment link) \nWhile spots aren’t strictly limited\, early RSVPs help us plan the experience and refreshments\, so we encourage you to sign up as soon as possible. Thank you!
URL:https://uxedmonton.com/event/august-ixdf-meetup-grounded-by-design/
LOCATION:Borden Park\, 7507 Borden Park Rd NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5B 4W8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Social,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250719T130000
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CREATED:20250623T033122Z
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SUMMARY:July IxDF Edmonton meetup - KDays GDX Expo!
DESCRIPTION:Join IxDF Edmonton at the GDX Expo at KDays to explore how UX connects to the world of games. \nFree passes for the first 20 people to RSVP by July 10\, courtesy of our partnership with IAA. \n​Whether you’re into games\, experience design\, or just love geeking out with other designers\, this one’s going to be a blast. \n​Show up\, support our local creators\, and see UX in Play! \n 
URL:https://uxedmonton.com/event/july-ixdf-edmonton-meetup-kdays-gdx-expo/
LOCATION:Edmonton Expo Centre\, 7515 118 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5B 0J2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250614T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250614T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065219
CREATED:20250521T043340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250521T043351Z
UID:57772-1749895200-1749902400@uxedmonton.com
SUMMARY:🎯 IxDF Edmonton – June Workshop: “Writing Accessible Content”
DESCRIPTION:✍️ Join Evelyn Pham and IxDF Edmonton for a UX Writing Workshop: \n​Great content needs to connect to your audience. And audiences today include people who use assistive technologies\, those who have disabilities\, and those who simply expect clear\, well-organized information. When you design content with those diverse needs in mind\, you’re delivering better experiences for everyone. \n​Join us for a workshop where we’ll explore some of the core elements that can make your content more accessible. \n​You’ll learn how to: \n\n\n​Structure information that’s intuitive and easy to understand for everyone \n\n\n​Apply key Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) \n\n\n​Develop skills that you can apply to your own work \n\n\n​What you’ll need to bring: \n\n\n​A laptop or notebook (we’ll be doing some writing and revising) \n\n\n​If you’re new to content design or someone just looking for practical tips\, this workshop is for you. We hope to see you there! \n🎟️ Suggested Donation: $5 (we’ll email you a payment link)
URL:https://uxedmonton.com/event/%f0%9f%8e%af-ixdf-edmonton-june-workshop-writing-accessible-content/
LOCATION:Edmonton Public Library – Stanley A. Milner (Downtown)\, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Sq NW\, Edmonton\, Alberta\, T5J 2V5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Speaker Series,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250517T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250517T163000
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CREATED:20250220T003921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250405T210012Z
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SUMMARY:UX Camp 2025
DESCRIPTION:One of the largest design and innovation events in the region\, UX Camp is back! \n\n\n\n\n\nHey there\, UX enthusiasts! Get ready for UX Camp 2025 in Edmonton happening at MacEwan University’s Allard Hall\, in collaboration with Calgary UX. Whether you’re a seasoned UX pro or just starting out\, this event is perfect for anyone looking to dive deeper into the world of user experience design and connect with the local UX community. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn from experienced UX professionals\, connect with others\, and have a blast with like-minded individuals. See you there! \nUX Edmonton is proud to have hosted seasoned speakers at past UX Camps\, such as Peter Merholz and Christina Wodtke. This year’s exciting program of workshops and conference speakers is coming soon!  \nPurchase tickets from this Eventbrite link! \n 
URL:https://uxedmonton.com/event/ux-camp-2025/
LOCATION:Allard Hall\, MacEwan University\, 11110 104 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 4S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:UX Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250405T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065219
CREATED:20250317T155803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T172340Z
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SUMMARY:UX Portfolio Power-Up
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to level up your UX portfolio at our in-person portfolio review. Whether you’re a UX student\, just starting out\, or nicely experienced\, bring your current portfolio at any stage of completion for a 1:1 review with an experienced UX professional. Don’t miss out on this afternoon of learning and networking! \nThis event is perfect for anyone looking to get feedback and improve their portfolio\, whether you’re a student or new to the profession. If you’re at the intermediate/senior level\, use this as an opportunity to up your game.
URL:https://uxedmonton.com/event/ux-portfolio-power-up/
LOCATION:Allard Hall\, MacEwan University\, 11110 104 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5J 4S2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250226T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T065219
CREATED:20250217T201336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250218T203300Z
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SUMMARY:Grab a Beer with UX Edmonton
DESCRIPTION:Hey YEG UX community\, it’s been a minute! Let’s reacquaint ourselves with each other and celebrate the merger of Edmonton’s two UX organizations. Welcoming UX designers\, user researchers\, service designers\, UX engineers\, information architects\, product designers & managers\, content designers & strategists\, and people interested in checking out our community. \nPlease RSVP via Eventbrite.
URL:https://uxedmonton.com/event/grab-a-beer-with-ux-edmonton/
LOCATION:Brewsters Unity Square\, 11620 104 Ave NW\, Edmonton\, AB\, T5K 2T7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Social
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