UX Edmonton

☕ IxDF Edmonton UX Chat @ Labo Coffee
2026-03-28 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Edmonton) | Labo Coffee, 10546 Whyte Ave NW, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 2A4, Canada
Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) Edmonton is coming out of winter mode with a Saturday evening in-person meetup at Labo Coffee! 🌱❤️
This is a chance to meet fellow UXers, ask questions, network, support one another on our UX journeys or just connect over a coffee.
​Volunteer opportunities are coming up for upcoming spring and summer events.

UX Catalyst Hackathon
2026-04-24 09:00 - 16:30 | Edmonton Unlimited, 10107 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1W8, Canada
UX Catalyst is a full-day design hackathon hosted by IxDF Edmonton, focused on learning problem-solving and solutioning skills through hands-on practice.
​This event is a great fit for students and entry to mid-level designers who want to grow their digital user experience and service design skills through hands-on collaboration.
​This edition’s theme:

​Solve a real public services challenge about the place we live.

​Participants will collaborate in small teams, prototype ideas, test them, and present their solutions — all in one day!
​Participation is free, but a full-day commitment is required. Visit the link below to see the full day’s schedule.

UX Catalyst Open Gallery
2026-04-24 16:30 - 18:30 | Edmonton Unlimited, 10107 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, Alberta, T5J 1W8, Canada
Join IxDF Edmonton for the UX Catalyst Open Gallery! This meetup is the final showcase of a one-day hackathon where teams, who tackled a real public services design challenge, share their ideas with the community (you included).
​Come by for a casual gathering to:

​Discover those design ideas

​Provide feedback

​Talk about the intersection of digital user experience and service design

​Network with the local design community

​Hear a short “Founder Pitch”— Edmonton Unlimited style

​Meet participants and organizers

​Open to designers, product professionals, students, public service professionals, and anyone living in Edmonton who’s curious about design thinking.
​Come explore ideas, connect, and celebrate local design talent.

🎮 UX in Play: Indie Game Night
2026-05-15 17:00 - 21:00 | Walkthrough Collaborative Centre, 10345 Whyte Ave NW Unit 201, Edmonton, Alberta, T6E 1Z8, Canada
👾 Play, learn & connect at Game Night!
​Join IxDF & IAA to explore Edmonton indie games, meet creators & get a chance to help playtest their newest projects 🤩
​As part of their 2026 UX in Play event series, Interaction Design Foundation (IxDF) Edmonton & Interactive Arts Alberta (IAA) are hosting a drop-in Game Night featuring locally-made games designed and developed by Edmonton’s Indie Design Community.
Meet creators from up-and-coming local studios, learn about their game philosophy, and sit down to play!
This is a family-friendly event with light snacks provided.
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​​🔍 Seeking playtesters…
​Learn about User Experience (UX) research firsthand by participating in the testing process, and help support better game UX for indie studios!
When you register for Game Night, check the box to sign up and join the list of potential playtesters. ✅
IxDF will follow up and match you with testing opportunities.
During this event (May 15), they will be running a first playtest with Cozy Comet Games in the office next door!
If you’re a good fit with the game’s target audience, they will invite you to claim one of their limited time slots for a test session.
To thank playtesters for participating, they will also hook you up with a treat from their downstairs neighbours at White Rabbit Ice Cream🍨💕
Let’s bring great UX to great games—together!
