
What we’re about
UX Speakeasy is Southern California’s largest UX design community — connecting and empowering over 7,500 designers, researchers, strategists, and product thinkers across San Diego and Orange County. << Be sure to join both Meetup pages!
We’re a nonprofit, volunteer-powered organization with a simple mission: advance UX design through connection, education, and the amplification of local voices to drive positive change — by design.
From intimate coffee meetups to large-scale conferences, we create opportunities for UX professionals and enthusiasts to:
- Connect with peers, mentors, and industry leaders
- Learn through workshops, panels, and hands-on activities
- Share insights, projects, and experiences that strengthen our practice
- Contribute to the growth of the local design community
Whether you’re a seasoned design leader, a new graduate, or just curious about the field, you’ll find a welcoming community ready to exchange ideas, collaborate, and have a little fun along the way.
Join us at an upcoming event and be part of shaping the future of UX in Southern California.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- DDX and UX Speakeasy present: San Diego Design Week “Day 2 VIP Happy Hour”The Lane - 900 Bayfront Ct, San Diego, CA
DDX and UX Speakeasy present: San Diego Design Week “Day 2 VIP Happy Hour”
Join us after the DDX Conference for networking and happy hour with design and innovation leaders.
Get your Day 2 VIP Happy Hour tickets here: https://eventship.com/event/09-17-25-san-diego-design-week-2025-1- September 18, 2025 | 5:30–7:30 PM
- 900 Bayfront Ct, Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92101
- Tickets: $50 + fees (Does not include a ticket to the full DDX Conference)
- Proceeds benefit Design Forward Alliance and Design for Impact initiatives A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
Please note: Registered DDX Conference attendees don’t need to purchase tickets for the VIP happy hour. It is covered in the conference ticket.
Sponsored by Great Question
Check out our sponsor, Great Question at https://greatquestion.co/ - Design Week : Thursday VIP Happy Hour @ The LaneThe Lane : Onsite at the DDX Conference, Suite 200, San Diego, CA$50.00
San Diego Design Week kicks off HERE
✨ VIP Happy Hour at The Lane, 900 Bayfront Ct, Suite 200 (DDX Venue)
🍹 Drinks included
🤝 Connect with top Design Leaders + DDX guests
📅 Thursday, Sept 18 | 5:30-7:30pm
🎟️ Tickets $50 — very limited
👉 Don’t wait. Secure your spot now. Note RSVP on Meetup does not provide entry. Buy your tickets directly from Design Week:https://eventship.com/event/09-17-25-san-diego-design-week-2025-1
Want to attend the conference as well? We have a 20% Conference discount code for UX Speakeasy members: SPEAKEASY-DDX25
THREE NIGHTS. THREE VIBES. ONE DESIGN WEEK.
#SDDesignWeek #UXSpeakeasy #DesignForImpact #SanDiegoDesign #DDX
- Design Week : Friday VIP Happy Hour : Education Day @ The Church by Lost AbbeyThe Church by Lost Abbey Brewing, San Diego, CA 92101, CA$50.00
The Official Afterparty for Education Day — Cheers to Our Teachers
✨ VIP Happy Hour at The Church by Lost Abbey, Downtown
📸 Adobe will be hosting an urban photo-walk, leaving the Education Day Programming at UCSD Park & Market (1100 Market St) at 4:30pm. This tour will end at the Happy Hour venue. You may join the walk or meet us directly at the Church!
🍹 Drinks included
🤝 Connect with top Design Leaders and K-12 Design Educators
📅 Friday, Sept 19 | 5:30–7:30pm
🎟️ Tickets $50 — very limited
👉 Don’t wait. Secure your spot now. Note RSVP on Meetup does not provide entry. Buy your tickets directly from Design Week:https://eventship.com/event/09-17-25-san-diego-design-week-2025-1
THREE NIGHTS. THREE VIBES. ONE DESIGN WEEK.
#SDDesignWeek #UXSpeakeasy #DesignForImpact #SanDiegoDesign
#LostAbbey #lostabbeychurch #designlabucsd #UCSDDesign #DesignLab - Design Week : Saturday VIP Happy Hour : Speakeasy Style!Charade Speakeasy (Balboa Park), San Diego, CA 92101, CA$50.00
The Curtain Falls, the Night Begins: Industry Day Speakeasy
Whether you're attending Design Week, or just looking for the sweetest Saturday Date Night, we have your ultimate Happy Hour! This time at an authentic Speakeasy, run by a real cast of characters!
✨ VIP Happy Hour at Charade Speakeasy. A short walk from the day's events at the Mingei Museum in Balboa Park
🎨 Live interactive performance by Queer Clown Collective
🍹 Drinks included
🤝 Connect with top Design Leaders on Industry Day
📅 Saturday, Sept 20 | 5:30–9pm
🎟️ Tickets $50 — very limited
👉 Don’t wait. Secure your spot now. Note RSVP on Meetup does not provide entry. Buy your tickets directly from Design Week:https://eventship.com/event/09-17-25-san-diego-design-week-2025-1
THREE NIGHTS. THREE VIBES. ONE DESIGN WEEK.
#SDDesignWeek #UXSpeakeasy #DesignForImpact #SanDiegoDesign