What we’re about
A free meet-up for those interested in the world of user experience design, user research, product and service design. The group has been running just over 10 years. We meet face-to-face and broadcast online, we meet-up in Bristol usually once per quarter. We're a group for open discussion, chat, networking, general conversation, and talks with time for questions.
Anyone can give a presentation/workshop, post and view related information - we're really keen on open discussion for all, to share experience and learn. We ask what talk topics are of interest so these can be included in future monthly talks.
We're also on Linkedin as a group so people can share info about related available work.
Jobs/recruitment etc: If you have a job role to post, please use our Linked-in page. Posting jobs on the SWUX pages is not encouraged, not least because of the way the comment system works, most people won't see it. If you want us to tweet jobs, we will, if it is for direct hire. No agencies please.
Our website is a work-in-progress - it will soon be an archive of talks, talk notes and admin members.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Beyond Borders: Visual Collaboration Between User Research and Business AnalysisLink visible for attendees
Talk Summary:
This talk explores the powerful synergy between User Research and Business Analysis in remote, cross-functional teams. Drawing from a real-world partnerships, it highlights how continuous communication, shared visual tools, and mutual involvement in each other's processes can bridge geographical and disciplinary gaps. Attendees will learn how visual artefacts like journey maps, opportunity solution trees, and collaborative platforms like Miro and Mural foster alignment, empathy, and better decision-making. The session also touches on the human side of remote work—how informal rituals can strengthen trust and engagement. Ultimately, the talk advocates for a holistic, user-centred approach to product development that thrives on collaboration.Speaker Bios:
Vika Nightingale is a Senior User Researcher with deep expertise in public sector transformation, having previously worked in the UK Government’s Cabinet Office and Government Digital Service. She has contributed initiatives including the COVID response, GOV.UK navigation, and data privacy. As a consultant, she’s supported organisations such as the Open University, UK policing, DSTL, and DEFRA agencies, bringing emotional intelligence and user-centred thinking to complex projects. Vika is also active in shaping AI-enabled design and research, and regularly trains both technical and non-technical audiences in research and product development. Outside of work, she enjoys kayaking, dancing, and coastal landscapes.
Agnieszka Dale is Senior UX Researcher with a strong track record of translating insights into actions across a range of digital platforms and sectors—including financial technology, digital marketing, enterprise software, and public sector services. Experienced in both large-scale organisations and agile start-up and scale-up environments, she is skilled in holistic, service-driven user research, cross-functional collaboration, and storytelling that connects user needs with product strategy. She brings a distinctive narrative approach to UX, shaped by her work as a published author and BBC Radio 4 contributor.
