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SUMMARY:Designing for Complexity: UX Across Systems\, Scale\, and Reality
DESCRIPTION:UX doesn’t live in simple flows. It lives in complex systems\, shifting requirements\, and real constraints. \nJoin a panel of experienced practitioners as they share how they design across large-scale systems\, navigate ambiguity\, and make decisions when there isn’t a clear answer. \nIf you’re curious what UX actually looks like on the job\, this is a good place to start. \nSchedule: \n\nPanel Discussion\nQ&A\n\nFood and Beverages will be provided \n \nLocation (In-Person Only):\nU of M\, McNeal Hall 33\n1985 Buford Avenue\nSaint Paul\, MN 55108 \nMap for McNeal Hall and recommended parking in the Gortner Ave Ramp \n  \n  \nPanelists: \n\nJared Johnson\nJared Johnson is an Experience Design Consultant with over 10 years of experience building digital products & services for corporate enterprise organizations to start-ups. His professional expertise spans traditional experience design\, interface design\, usability testing\, and digital product strategy. \nHis experience spans the industries of finance\, healthcare\, construction\, agriculture\, and legal and has worn many hats ranging from Production Artist and Graphic Designer to Interactive Designer and Experience Strategist. He has been featured on technology podcasts\, written blogs highlighting best practices when building digital products\, presented to dozens of technology professionals on industry trends\, curated design topics + speakers for local conferences\, and contributed to panel discussions for events like World Usability Day. Jared is highly engaged in the local Minneapolis/St. Paul\, Minnesota design community where he lives as well as supports regional\, national\, and international chapters of collaborative communities of professional like UXPA\, Nielsen Norman Group\, and Minnesota Digital Services. \n\n \n\nMathias Rechzigel\nMathias Rechtzigel is a Civic Technologist with a focus on increasing the usability and accessibility of safety net programs. Past work include the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services\, General Services Administration\, the U.S. Treasury\, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis\, UnitedHealthcare\, U.S. Bank\, Best Buy\, and more. \n  \n \nJared Burseth\nJared Burseth has spent the last four years designing the the clinical software that physicians and nurses rely on to care for patients. As Lead Designer at MEDITECH\, he interfaces with HCA\, the largest for-profit healthcare corporation in America. He was previously an award-winning classical pianist. \nOutside of work\, he’s a dad\, a husband\, and a film enthusiast with an unexplainable interest in the business side of cinema. \n  \n  \nYou must create a free account for events or you must be a member of UXPAMN.\nPlease note you must be subscribed to our emails in order to get event information.
URL:https://uxpamn.org/event/designing-for-complexity-ux-across-systems-scale-and-reality/
LOCATION:U of M: McNeal Hall\, 1985 Buford Avenue\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260219T193000
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SUMMARY:UXPA Minnesota 2026 Kickoff 🎉
DESCRIPTION:UXPA Minnesota 2026 Kickoff 🎉\nWe’ll save you a seat at the table!\nJoin UXPA Minnesota for our first community gathering of 2026 — a relaxed\, come-as-you-are event focused on reconnecting and starting the year together 🙏🏽 \nWith everything our Minneapolis community has navigated the last couple of months\, we wanted to begin the year by simply being in the room with one another. There’s no formal programming and no structured networking. Just space to connect\, check in\, and ease into the year at a human pace. \nTo make the evening even more meaningful\, we’ll be bringing in food and drinks from local small businesses that have been directly impacted by recent ICE activity in Minneapolis. Supporting our neighbors is one small way we can show up for the broader community while gathering as our own 💙 \n✨ Free to attend✨ Food and drinks provided✨ Stay for a few minutes or the whole evening \n📅 DATE: Thursday\, February 19\, 2026⏱ TIME: 6:00–7:30 pm📍 LOCATION: 7970 Brooklyn Blvd\, Brooklyn Park MN 55445 \nOpen to UXPA members and the broader UX community. All are welcome. \nPlease note that if you aren’t subscribed to UXPA emails\, you will not be able to register for events.  \nSign up for our emails here.
URL:https://uxpamn.org/event/uxpa-minnesota-2026-kickoff/
LOCATION:Brooklyn Park Small Business Center\, 7970 Brooklyn Blvd\, Brooklyn Park\, MN\, 55445\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person,Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251218T210000
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SUMMARY:Winter Soiree 2025
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year when we look back at what we’ve achieved\, plan for what’s next\, and spend time with the community that makes it all possible. \nThe Winter Soiree is our chance to thank our members and board for everything they put into this community. Your support\, time\, and energy shape what we do\, and we’re grateful for each of you. \nCome celebrate with us in your most festive attire. Dress it up\, keep it playful\, or show up in your favorite ugly sweater—whatever feels right. The goal is to gather\, enjoy the season\, and close out the year together. \nIn-Person Event Details: \nThursday\, December 18th\, 2025 | 6:00-9:00 pm \nNorseman Distillery | Appetizers and Beverages will be provided \n  \n  \nYou must create a free account for events or you must be a member of UXPAMN.\nPlease note you must be subscribed to our emails in order to get event information.
URL:https://uxpamn.org/event/winter-soiree-2025/
LOCATION:Norseman Distillery\, 451 Taft St NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55413\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person
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SUMMARY:October Event | The Persuasive Researcher: Unlocking Deeper Research Impact
DESCRIPTION:Great research doesn’t speak for itself—it needs a persuasive voice. Join us in-person for this panel-meets-workshop experience. We will discuss real-world strategies for using research to drive stakeholder alignment and influence product decisions. With a focus on practical persuasion—not just findings—you’ll learn how to elevate the role of research in cross-functional teams. Following the panel\, in small-group role-playing exercises we will practice framing insights\, navigating pushback\, and advocating for user needs in high-stakes product discussions. Designed with product managers\, designers\, and researchers in mind\, this session empowers all disciplines to unlock the true impact of research. Come ready to engage\, challenge yourself\, and leave with practical tools for persuasive storytelling in your day-to-day work. \nSchedule: \n\nPanel Presentation\nWorkshop\nGroup Discussion\nQ&A\n\nLocation (In-Person Only):\nU of M\, McNeal Hall\, Room 22 & 33\,\n1985 Buford Avenue\nSaint Paul\, MN 55108 \nPanel: \nMurat Altun\, PhD is a UX researcher who has shaped product strategy at companies including Meta\, Google\, and Best Buy. Trained as a cultural anthropologist\, Murat specializes in early-stage discovery research\, human factors\, and scaling research practices. He currently works at Abbott Laboratories as a Human Factors Engineer in the Electrophysiology division\, focusing on usability and safety in medical device and software design. Murat has also taught research methods courses at the University of Minnesota and New York University. \n  \nVarun Nirai is a senior UX researcher who loves creativity\, flexibility\, and speed. Having worked at Facebook\, Target\, Best Buy\, SeatGeek\, and more\, Varun is able to blend research theory with simple but effective study designs. Varun is also the author of “Fruitful”\, an e-book focused on research foundations. He believes that research is a skill that can be trained\, meaning that everyone can become a researcher. Varun is currently a senior researcher at Target\, working on Last Mile Delivery. \n  \nCarl J. Pearson\, PhD is a staff quantitative UX researcher with previous roles at Meta and Red Hat. He completed his PhD in human factors at North Carolina State University. He is a mixed-methods researcher by training and experience but has grown to focus primarily on quant projects and helping others uplevel their quant skills. Outside of his current role\, he writes in his UX research blog (Figures & Frameworks) about methods and processes for executing effective UX research in product teams and publishes about research best practices in academic journals/conferences. \n  \n  \nYou must create a free account for events or you must be a member of UXPA-MN.\nPlease note you must be subscribed to our emails in order to get event information. \n 
URL:https://uxpamn.org/event/october-2025/
LOCATION:U of M: McNeal Hall\, 1985 Buford Avenue\, St. Paul\, MN\, 55108\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T193000
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SUMMARY:August Event | AI & UX: Redefining the Future of Design
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening exploring the impact of AI on the UX profession—where possibility meets reality. From a sharp look at a future where AI challenges the core of human-centered design to a practical guide for using AI in your daily work\, our speakers will push your thinking and offer tools you can use now. Whether you’re curious\, cautious\, or ready to dive in\, this event is for UX professionals who want to stay ahead. \nSchedule:\n5:30-5:50 PM: UXPA & Horizontal Announcements\n5:50-6:30 PM: AI Basics & UX Overlap – A Designer’s Guide | Carl Miller\n6:30-7:10 PM: UX in the Black Mirror – An Apocalyptic Future for UX Designers and Researchers (The Musical) | Jeff Rabkin\n7:10-7:30 PM: Q&A \nHybrid Event:\nHorizontal Talent | 1660 MN-100\, Suite 200\, St Louis Park\, MN 55416\nZoom link will be share via email before the event \nAI Basics & UX Overlap: A Designer’s Guide\nThis presentation aims to equip UX professionals with a foundational understanding of AI and its practical applications. Attendees will develop a deeper understanding of how AI functions\, learn about the capabilities of modern AI language models (LLMs)\, and cut through the hype to understand their limitations. \nThe session will demonstrate how AI can be leveraged as a powerful tool to augment the UX design process—from research and analysis to prototyping and optimization. Ultimately\, participants will leave with actionable steps to integrate AI into their workflows\, a deeper understanding of responsible AI-UX design\, and valuable resources for continuous learning. The goal is to spark curiosity and build confidence that anyone can open the “black box” of AI to understand more about this transformative technology. \nMeet the Speaker: Carl Miller\nCarl Miller is a UX professional known for his analytical yet creative approach to design. He has extensively explored Artificial Intelligence\, progressing from understanding foundational model concepts to implementing real-world AI applications in startup environments to augment the design process. In Carl’s UX career\, he has worked with several companies throughout the Twin Cities area and Bay Area startups\, while also serving as a UX Mentor for five years. His passion and interest in AI began with the release of Cleverbot in 2008\, marking the start of a long journey into understanding and applying artificial intelligence in design. \n  \n  \nUX in the Black Mirror: An Apocalyptic Future for UX Designers and Researchers (The Musical)\nAs AI begins to outperform humans in design speed\, personalization\, and optimization\, what becomes of the UX professional? This session explores a near-future where algorithms shape user experiences better — and cheaper — than we can\, challenging the very foundations of human-centered design. Equal parts forecast\, critique\, and creative call-to-action. \nMeet the Speaker: Jeff Rabkin\nJeff Rabkin is a creative strategist\, innovation consultant\, and advocate for harnessing the transformative power of Artificial Intelligence. As founder of Wowza\, Jeff works closely with leaders and teams to demystify AI\, turn abstract ideas into concrete realities\, and drive meaningful change. \nWith an eclectic background—including roles as a copywriter\, creative director\, educator\, organic farmer\, and cordwood mason—Jeff brings a uniquely human-centered perspective to emerging technologies. His approach blends proven innovation and design methodologies like Human-Centered Design\, Systematic Inventive Thinking (SIT)\, and Permaculture with practical collaboration tools such as LEGO Serious Play and The Working Genius framework. \nJeff regularly facilitates immersive workshops\, AI-focused design sprints\, and training programs that help teams confidently explore\, experiment\, and build actionable strategies around generative AI. Jeff is committed to inspiring bold ideas\, cultivating innovation mindsets\, and empowering individuals and organizations to lead confidently in an AI-powered world. \n  \nYou must create a free account for events or you must be a member of UXPAMN. \nPlease note you must be subscribed to our emails in order to get event information.
URL:https://uxpamn.org/event/august-event-ai-ux-redefining-the-future-of-design/
LOCATION:Horizontal Talent\, 1660 MN-100\, Suite 200\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55416\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250721T183000
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SUMMARY:Summer Social 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nIt is time for Summer Social. Join UXPA for an evening of pickleball\, networking\, and dinky bites. Whether you’re playing or just here for the snacks\, it’s a chance to connect\, unwind\, and support our UX community. We’ll have prizes\, a raffle\, and announce this year’s scholarship recipients. Spots are limited—sign up now before they’re gone. \nEvent Details:\nMonday\, July 21st\, 2025 4:30-6:30 PM\nLocation: Lucky Shots Pickleball | Floating Star Space\nDinky Bites and Water provided (additional beverages available for purchase) \nSchedule:\n4:30-5:00 PM: Networking\n5:00-6:00 PM: Pickleball play (sign up will be provided)\n6:00-6:30 PM: Scholarship & Announcements
URL:https://uxpamn.org/event/summer-social-2025/
LOCATION:Lucky Shots Pickleball\, 3300 5th St NE\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55418\, United States
CATEGORIES:Happy Hour,In person,Networking
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SUMMARY:MEET. SHARE. GROW. Time to Network IRL.
DESCRIPTION: Image from Giphy \nJoin us for an evening of real conversations with UX professionals from across the community. Whether you’re looking to connect with peers\, share what you’re working on\, or just stay current with industry trends\, this is a space to do it. No panels. No pitches. Just people who care about good design and better experiences. \n \nSee you at LA DOÑA!
URL:https://uxpamn.org/event/may-networking/
LOCATION:La Doña Cerveceria\, 241 Fremont Avenue North\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55405\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person,Networking
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SUMMARY:Fathom Event
DESCRIPTION:Designing Safe\, Usable Medical Devices through Inclusive User Research\nWhen designing medical devices\, our industry has typically focused on two things: safety and usability. But does this go far enough to make sure the devices work for everyone who might need them? How might taking an Inclusive Design approach improve outcomes for all? Join us to hear real life case studies from the field that demonstrate how inclusive recruiting and research efforts led to novel insights about how people with different literacy levels\, wrist sizes\, and\, surprisingly\, different facial piercings informed design in interesting ways. \nClear definitions of Accessibility\, Universal Design\, and Inclusive Design will be shared\, as well as tips for selecting broad audiences and working with diverse populations of users. \nSchedule:\n6-~6:45pm: Arrival/social hour\n6:45-7pm: UXPA welcome and intro\n7-8pm: Speaker presentation and Q&A \n\nKat Jayne is a Principal Consultant at Fathom Consulting\, a human-centered design firm based in Minneapolis\, Minnesota. She brings over 15 years of professional experience to her client work\, including user experience (UX) research\, information architecture\, design thinking\, service and application design\, and strategic facilitation.\nShe entered the field of human-centered design by way of taxonomies\, metadata\, and information design and enjoys thinking deeply about clients; challenges and helping them solve complex problems. Kat holds a Master of Library and Information Science from The College of St. Catherine and bachelor’s degrees in library science and French\nfrom the University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire. \n\n\n\n\nHOSTED BY:\n\nBeverages and Snacks will be provided.\nParking\nRamp:\nHennepin Ave. Ramp\, #180\n25 1st. St. N.\, Minneapolis MN 55401\nThe entrance to the ramp is on N. 2nd St. \n  \nPlease note that if you aren’t subscribed to UXPA emails\, you will not be able to register for events. Sign up for our emails here.
URL:https://uxpamn.org/event/fathom-event/
LOCATION:Fathom Consulting\, 108 N. Washington Ave.\, Suite 400\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55401\, United States
CATEGORIES:In person,Virtual
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