Pixel to Pitch: UX Case Study Showcase

After a packed summer and an incredible turnout at our last showcase, we’re doing it again — with another stellar lineup of speakers sharing deep dives into real-world projects, process, and lessons learned from their design journeys.

Whether you’re an aspiring designer, transitioning careers, or already in the field and looking for inspiration, this evening is for you. Expect thoughtful talks, honest stories, and insights that will recharge your creative spirit.

In Collaboration with...
This event is hosted in collaboration with SoCal UX Designers, another amazing local UX community putting on awesome events on a regular basis.

If you’re not already in their community, be sure to join their Discord and stay plugged into all things design in Southern California!

Agenda
6:00 PM – Doors Open & Networking
6:30 PM – Welcome & Event Overview
6:35 PM – "UX for Time of Use Energy Customers," Remmy Sharma, Product Designer @ Oracle
7:00 PM – "Designed, not Forgotten: Lessons from an Unshipped Platform," Rodolfo Santana, Senior UI/UX Designer @ FIGS
7:25 PM – Break
7:40 PM – "CarvanaDS:
Hands on, hands together, hands off," Runming Dai, Product Designer, Design System @ Carvana
8:05 PM – Group Q&A / Open Discussion
8:45 PM – Closing Remarks & Mingling
9:00 PM – Event Ends

About the Speakers

• Remmy is a Product Designer at Oracle, where she crafts digital experiences that help millions of utility customers understand and manage their energy use. Her work bridges design and behavioral science with a focus on accessibility. She’s passionate about creating tools that empower people to take a more active role in energy-efficient futures for our planet.
• "I’m Rodolfo, a Senior UI/UX Designer at FIGS, where I design for our wholesale B2B solutions. My work spans design systems, UX strategy, research, and crafting clean, intuitive interfaces that bring clarity to complex experiences. I’m passionate about storytelling and believe great design isn’t just about what launches—it’s about the lessons and creativity that shape every iteration. Born and raised in Santa Ana, I bring the culture, creativity, and work ethic I grew up with into everything I design."
• “Hi—I’m Runming. I'm part of the early team behind the Carvana Design System and now lead it day to day as a primary owner. I build and evolve our shared components, Figma libraries, design tokens, and living docs end-to-end with engineering to keep design and code in lockstep across Web, iOS, and Android experience. I care about making the system clear, accessible, and genuinely helpful for teams using it.”

Why attend?
Many designers don’t get much exposure to real-life, shipped projects or a wide variety of UI across industries—and that’s exactly what this showcase offers.

You’ll get to see what crisp, clean, high-impact UX looks like in the real world—not just in theory. From storytelling to execution, come learn how experienced designers tackle complex challenges and present their work with clarity and polish.

*Note: 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.