What we’re about
We're an occasional meetup for product, design, and research conversation, drinks, and pizza.
Attendees come from any number of professional backgrounds. If you have any interest in product development or experience design - not just UX - you'll find this a worthwhile. All welcome!
Each meetup includes a look at a vital piece of design-related reading and usually a Q&A session with the author. 👉 Reading the book is not required! 👈. Just bring yourself, join in the conversation or sit back and listen.
We also feature talks from local contributors whose work relates to the main topic.
If you're interested in speaking at a future meetup (anything from 10 - 30 minutes works), please get in touch.
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The UX Belfast meetup is dedicated to providing a harassment-free community for everyone, regardless of sex, disability, physical appearance, age, body size, race, nationality, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or religious beliefs. We do not tolerate harassment of community members in any form. Participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the community at the discretion of the UX Belfast organisers.
Harassment includes offensive verbal or written comments related to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, physical appearance, age, body size, race, nationality, or religious beliefs, deliberate intimidation, threats, stalking, following, harassing photography or recording, sustained disruption of talks or other events, inappropriate physical contact, and unwelcome sexual attention. Sexual language and imagery is not appropriate for any UX Belfast event or communication channel. Community members asked to stop any harassing behaviour are expected to comply immediately.
If a community member engages in harassing behaviour, the UX Belfast organisers may take any action they deem appropriate, including warning the offender, expulsion from the UX Belfast community, and/or removal from an event. If you are being harassed, notice that someone else is being harassed, or have any other concerns, please contact an UX Belfast organiser immediately, or as soon as you feel comfortable doing so.
If you have questions or feedback about this Code of Conduct please contact the organisers.
This Code of Conduct, like its inspiration from the Portland Python User Group, is licensed under the Creative Commons Zero license.
Upcoming events
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Beyond the interface - systems thinking for designers
Slice, 3rd Floor, Centre Point Building 24 Ormeau Avenue, Belfast, Belfast, GBAs design continues to impact products, services, and solutions at scale, it is more important than ever to understand the systems and context that surround design decisions.
Systems thinking is an approach that helps designers consider systems as a whole, the relationships within them, and investigate the cause & effect that leads to specific outcomes.
Guest author
We are delighted to welcome Sheryl Cababa to UX Belfast. Sheryl is author of our featured book, 'Closing the Loop: Systems Thinking for Designers'. Closing the Loop provides designers with the tools and frameworks to adopt a powerful systems thinking approach.In her work with consultancies such as Substantial, frog, and Adaptive Path, Sheryl has worked with a diverse base of clients including the Gates Foundation, Microsoft, IHME, and IKEA. She holds a B.A. in journalism and political science from Syracuse University.
Sheryl is an international speaker and workshop facilitator. When she’s not in the office, she can be found at the University of Washington helping educate the next generation of Human-Centered Design and Engineering students. You might also find her biking around Seattle, or talking about her most recent complicated baking project.
Sheryl is Chief Strategy Officer at Optimistic Design.
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Guest speaker
Jared Fossey is a designer who sees design as a way of thinking, not just making. He has shaped customer experiences for global organisations including Vodafone and Swedbank, leading work that connects research, strategy, and design to create meaningful impact. Guided by the belief that everything can be designed, Jared is currently working with Rapid7 to help envision the company’s future cybersecurity platform.You can find Jared on LinkedIn at: https://linkedin.com/in/jaredfossey
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Charity
As is customary, we make a nominal donation to charities chosen by our guests. Details to follow.---
Food & drink
We'll have pizza and refreshments available from 6.30pm, courtesy of our hosts, Slice!***
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