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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Happy Holidays Get-Together!
BrewWall, 3161 Heritage Center Dr, Copley, OH, USHappy Holidays Get-Together!
Thursday, December 5th at BrewWall in Copley
Join 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.8 attendees
•OnlineThe ABC's of Conversation Design with Anne Cantera
OnlineThe ABC's of Conversation Design with Anne Cantera
Tuesday, January 20th at 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM ET.
This is an online event.
This talk unpacks the foundations of conversation design—the discipline shaping how humans and AI communicate across chat, voice, and the intelligent systems redefining our digital world.
About our speaker: Anne Cantera
Anne is a Conversation Designer and AI design expert who has built voice and chat experiences at companies like LexisNexis and Optimum, as well as through startups, non-profits, and freelance projects. She started out experimenting across different industries and now focuses on making complex systems feel natural, easy, and even a little delightful for the people who use them.
Anne also hosts DESIGNathon, a podcast made for UX designers exploring the future of AI and design. She’s a teacher, mentor, and forever-learner who cares deeply about helping new designers find their footing in the AI/UX space.
When she’s not building bots or running workshops, she’s usually volunteering in the design community. She offers many free resources on LinkedIn in so give her a follow.
Connect with Anne:
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About UX Akron
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 online event.17 attendees
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