What we’re about
For user experience professionals, students and those interested in learning more about: UX (User Experience), human-computer interaction, user-centered design, ethnography, usability testing, and related topics.
This group is open to anyone in the Akron, Canton, and Kent areas of Northeastern Ohio and anyone who is visiting the area.
The goal is to have a place for whatever the members are interested in (discussions, book clubs, informal training, presentations, etc.).
Visit us at www.uxakron.com.
Upcoming events
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World Usability Day 2025 - Akron, Ohio
BLU-tique Hotel, 1 South Main Street, Akron, OH, USRegistration is now open! Join UX Akron for an in-person celebration of World Usability Day, 2025!
When: November 13, 2025
9:30 am to 4:00 pm
Continental breakfast and lunch will be served.
This is an in-person eventWhere: BluTique Hotel, 1 S Main St, Akron, OH 44308
This year's theme is Emerging Technologies and Human Experience.
Speakers and presentations:- Christina Burnett on Trust-Centered Service Design for Complex, Risky Systems
- Erin Byrne on An Exploration of Assistive Technology, AI and UX
- Stephen Morrissey on Using Ancient Wisdom to Solve Modern Problems: How Stoic Philosophy Can Help Designers
- Shelby Muter on Designing with your Customers: Using Co-Creation and Continuous Discovery to Design and Build an Internal Tool
- Tarun Seth on Designing an Employer Portal: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
The #WUD2025 agenda is posted on our blog:
Read our blog to learn more about #WorldUsabilityDayBe an event sponsor or donate to help support UX Akron and #WUD2025 - We'd love to hear from you!
Interested in donating or being a sponsor? Let’s connect:
UX Akron website
eMail#WUD2025 in Akron, Ohio is an in-person event.
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Happy Holidays Get-Together!
BrewWall, 3161 Heritage Center Dr, Copley, OH, USHappy Holidays Get-Together!
Thursday, December 5th at BrewWall in CopleyJoin UX Akron for a fun and festive holiday gathering! Let's hang out, meet new people, catch up with old friends, and enjoy good food and drink.
BrewWall in Copley, OH is where we'll be celebrating!
Food/Drink is available
Attendees: You are responsible for your food/bar tab/drink orders.Haven't attended a UX Akron event before? This is a perfect time to get to know some amazing User Experience people, ask questions if you are interested in UX as a career, and learn about UX happenings in Ohio (and beyond!)
This is an in-person event.
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