About us
UX Speakeasy is Southern California’s largest UX design community — connecting and empowering over 7,500 designers, researchers, strategists, and product thinkers across San Diego and Orange County. << Be sure to join both Meetup pages!
We’re a nonprofit, volunteer-powered organization with a simple mission: advance UX design through connection, education, and the amplification of local voices to drive positive change — by design.
From intimate coffee meetups to large-scale conferences, we create opportunities for UX professionals and enthusiasts to:
- Connect with peers, mentors, and industry leaders
- Learn through workshops, panels, and hands-on activities
- Share insights, projects, and experiences that strengthen our practice
- Contribute to the growth of the local design community
Whether you’re a seasoned design leader, a new graduate, or just curious about the field, you’ll find a welcoming community ready to exchange ideas, collaborate, and have a little fun along the way.
Join us at an upcoming event and be part of shaping the future of UX in Southern California.
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[Partner Event] UX Design Projects, Demos, & Portfolio Reviews (& more)–(Hybrid)
·OnlineOnline# UX Design Projects, Demos, and Portfolio Reviews (and more) – (Hybrid)
Let's join our friends at Orange County User Experience (OCUX).
Hybrid event (In-person and via Zoom)
Zoom Registration HEREPut your UX and Design Thinking hats on for another informative OCUX event.
We can continue to work on UX design projects together, share and give feedback for Portfolio Reviews and I plan on sharing more UX demos and having some expert guest speakers share as well. The sky is the limit. Use this as a chance to add something to your portfolio, start a Startup, practice or promote a UX skill or your presentation abilities and more.
We can also talk about our UX goals for the year. If you are looking for a job or any UX work, make sure that UX portfolio is up-to-date. What will the job market look like in 2026? Any concerns about AI and UX? We can discuss.Summary:
UX Projects
Portfolio Reviews
UX Q&A
NetworkingIf you are new to our regular monthly location please use this map link or you will get lost. We are not at the main IRWD office but the adjacent Community Room Building attached to the Clinic. Google maps does not help you find the front doors.
*The IRWD Community Meeting Room addr is 15500 Sand Canyon Ave., Irvine. Here is the map link.
IRWD Community Meeting Room Map
Feel free to bring your dinner or snacks. Come early to grab a table spot. Full kitchen with frig and microwave available if needed.
Message me here or find me on LinkedIn to learn more or if you have questions.
Let’s build something amazing together in 2026! Spread the word. Hope to see you there.
Rhett Kuseski
UX Specialist*“Irvine Ranch Water District makes its facilities available for use by residents and nonprofit organizations merely as a public service, but does not, by allowing this use, endorse or support the purpose of the event or its sponsor.”
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