What we’re about
As Orange County's premier UX community, OCUX brings together designers, researchers, and digital product professionals in one dynamic group. Founded in 2011, we've grown into the region's largest user experience organization, welcoming members from throughout OC and neighboring areas.
Our mission is to advance the field of user experience through knowledge-sharing, professional development, and meaningful connections. Each month, we host engaging events featuring renowned industry experts from leading tech companies, interactive workshops, and valuable networking opportunities.
Whether you're a seasoned UX professional, transitioning into the field, or simply passionate about human-centered design, OCUX provides a supportive environment to:
- Learn from top user experience industry leaders
- Connect with local design professionals
- Share best practices in user research and design
- Explore career opportunities in Orange County's tech scene
- Grow your professional network
We are back with a new date for our highly anticipated talk with Paul Lumsdaine! Join us for a special IN-PERSON WORKSHOP on Thursday, May 29th at 6pm. This event will be held at LearningFuze in Irvine with light snacks provided.
Admission is $5 (this covers the administrative costs for our organization and food for the event).
About this workshop
Warning: The "Design for Everyone" workshop may cause excessive empathy, spontaneous accessibility audits, and a strong urge to redesign everything. Join us for an evening of learning, laughing, and possibly reevaluating your life choices. We'll cover the basics (and not-so-basics) of designing for accessibility, because let's be real, who doesn't want to make the world a better place?
Sign up now and get ready to level up your design skills and learn how to design for everyone!
About our speaker
Paul Lumsdaine is the head of user experience research and design in Enterprise Business Information Services at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He leads research and design across multidisciplinary teams to make products and services more accessible and usable for everyone. Over the past twenty years, he has leveraged human-centered approaches to design to inform business strategy and technical decisions.
About Orange County User Experience
OCUX is a community-driven organization focused on providing education and networking opportunities to UX professionals in Orange County, California, and beyond. Since 2011, it's been our mission to bring together the top design and research talent in the user experience space.
Join our Slack Community
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Visit https://www.ocux.org to learn more
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Let’s Build Something Together in 2025 – Free UX Class Opportunity (Hybrid)Irvine Ranch Water District - Community Meeting Room, Irvine, CA
# Let’s Build Something Together in 2025 – Free UX Class Opportunity
Hybrid event (In-person and via Zoom)
Zoom Reg HEREOk, fasten your seatbelts, here we go. This month we are still transitioning from Step 1 of the UX "Design" process which is UX Research (aka Discovery / Empathize) to Step 2 Define Problem. Here we will review common UX Research skills and techniques and see which ones makes sense to use for your project. Then how do we analyze the data in Step 1 and transition to Step 2. We also looked ahead at Step 3 Ideate or Solution to get an idea the goals we are moving into and for those that are ready to take the next step. We will discuss these steps in detail and apply them to your UX projects.
Jump in the 2025 UX Projects any time. I can easily catch you up to speed. No prior UX experience needed.
Details:
Do you—or someone you know—want to break into the field of User Experience (UX) Research and Design? Whether you’re looking for a career change, skill refresh, or a new creative challenge, this could be your opportunity!
This free UX class is modeled after top UX boot camps that typically cost thousands—even tens of thousands—of dollars. My goal is to provide a cost-free, inclusive learning experience, especially for minorities and those facing financial barriers to traditional education.
### What is UX?
UX (User Experience) is all about how people interact with products, services, and technology. It focuses on making experiences intuitive, engaging, and efficient. If you’ve ever thought, “This app is so easy to use!” or “Why is this website so frustrating?”—that’s UX in action!
### What Will We Do?
We’ll learn by doing, following the entire UX design process with real projects. You can:
- Work on your own project
- Team up with others
- Contribute to one of my projects
Together, we’ll cover essential UX skills, share ideas, and get feedback—all while building something meaningful. We’ll also bring in guest speakers, industry experts, and peer teaching to enrich the experience.
### Who Should Join?
UX is for everyone—no prior experience needed. It’s a great fit for people from backgrounds like:
- Graphic Design
- Marketing
- Psychology
- Architecture
- IT (like me!)
...or anyone curious about tech, creativity, and problem-solving. Bonus: No coding required!
### Why Join?
- Build your portfolio with real projects
- Gain career-ready skills in a high-demand field
- Network with like-minded learners and professionals
- Possibly launch a startup or transition into UX
This is a unique opportunity to learn, grow, and collaborate. If you—or someone you know—is interested, let’s connect!
If 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 2025!
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.”
- Design for Everyone: In-Person Workshop with Paul LumsdaineLearningFuze, Irvine, CA$5.00
We are back with a new date for our highly anticipated talk with Paul Lumsdaine! Join us for a special IN-PERSON WORKSHOP on Thursday, May 29th at 6pm. This event will be held at LearningFuze in Irvine with light snacks provided.
Admission is $5 (this covers the administrative costs for our organization and food for the event).
About this workshop
Warning: The "Design for Everyone" workshop may cause excessive empathy, spontaneous accessibility audits, and a strong urge to redesign everything. Join us for an evening of learning, laughing, and possibly reevaluating your life choices. We'll cover the basics (and not-so-basics) of designing for accessibility, because let's be real, who doesn't want to make the world a better place?Sign up now and get ready to level up your design skills and learn how to design for everyone!
About our speaker
Paul Lumsdaine is the head of user experience research and design in Enterprise Business Information Services at NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory. He leads research and design across multidisciplinary teams to make products and services more accessible and usable for everyone. Over the past twenty years, he has leveraged human-centered approaches to design to inform business strategy and technical decisions.About Orange County User Experience
OCUX is a community-driven organization focused on providing education and networking opportunities to UX professionals in Orange County, California, and beyond. Since 2011, it's been our mission to bring together the top design and research talent in the user experience space.Join our Slack Community
Follow us on Instagram
Follow us on LinkedIn
Visit https://www.ocux.org to learn more
