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SUMMARY:UX & Product Designers Survival Guide\, Navigating a Tricky Profession
DESCRIPTION:Great design isn’t just about polish—it’s about understanding the people using what we build. In this talk\, Cajetan Baptista shares insights from his book “Product Designer’s Survival Guide:Volume 1- User Behaviors”\,  a practical look at the patterns and motivations that shape user decisions. \nYou’ll hear real-world stories from over two decades in User Experience Design —spanning startups to enterprise—and learn why some designs resonate while others fall flat. Cajetan will also dive into how to move forward when research isn’t an option\, and how to bring stakeholders along when they’re skeptical\, distracted\, or just plain resistant. Whether you’re a new designer or a seasoned pro\, this session will help you get the job done\, even when conditions aren’t optimal. \nSchedule:\n6:00-6:15pm UXPA Introductions\n6:15-6:45pm Presentation\n6:45-7:30pm Q&A \nVirtual Event: Zoom link will be share via email before the event \n \nMeet the Speaker:  Cajetan Baptista\nCajetan Baptista is a user experience leader with over 20 years of experience; helping companies like Google\, Best Buy\, and Ally Financial create tools that people actually want to use. He’s led cross-functional teams\, scaled UX practices\, and driven measurable outcomes—from boosting engagement to reducing churn. \nHe’s also the author of “Product Designer’s Survival Guide:Volume 1- User Behaviors” written to help designers cut through the noise and focus on what really drives user decisions. Cajetan lives in Minnesota and works at the intersection of strategy\, research\, and craft as a User Experience Manager. \n  \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/ux-product-designers-survival-guide-navigating-a-tricky-profession/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T191500
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SUMMARY:User-Centered Pricing: Qualitative Research That Pays Off.
DESCRIPTION:Image from unsplash.com \nAre your products truly worth building? Learn how to answer this crucial question before investing significant resources by mastering early-stage pricing strategy. Drawing on Jobs-To-Be-Done principles\, we’ll explore a systematic framework for identifying customer value and setting strategic price points from day one. Gain practical tools to evaluate product viability and align your pricing strategy with customer needs from the start. \nKey Takeaways:\n• Use qualitative interviews to uncover customer value\n• There is always an ill-fitting incumbent solution\n• Price to 5-10% of all identified value \nSchedule:\n6:00-6:15pm UXPA Introductions\n6:15-6:45pm Presentation\n6:45-7:15pm Q&A \nVirtual Event: Zoom link will be share via email before the event \nMeet the Speaker:  Garrick Van Buren\nFor nearly three decades\, Garrick has helped B2B executives develop digital product strategies based on what their customers value most. He’s worked with VC-funded startups\, PE-backed companies\, corporate venture studios\, and Minnesota’s most recognized companies. \nGarrick’s work has been featured in eight books on marketing and digital products\, most recently Million Dollar Weekend by Noah Kagan. He currently writes a Substack dubbed\, For Starters – the important stuff early-stage entrepreneurs too often leave until it’s too late. He currently leads PricingFromTheStart.com\, a strategic pricing firm for B2B software companies. \n 
URL:https://uxpamn.org/event/user-centered-pricing-qualitative-research-that-pays-off/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250319T193000
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SUMMARY:Building seamless workflows
DESCRIPTION:In this talk\, Megan and Ben will explore how designers and developers can bridge the gap between their workflows to create more seamless\, efficient\, and user-friendly products. Drawing from their experience at Livefront\, they’ll share practical strategies for improving design-to-development hand-offs\, organizing Figma files for clarity\, and building flexible\, responsive components. Attendees will walk away with actionable tips for enhancing collaboration\, reducing guesswork\, and delivering higher-quality digital experiences. Whether you’re a designer or developer\, this talk will equip you with the tools to work smarter\, together. \nSchedule:\n6:00-6:15pm UXPA Introductions\n6:15-6:45pm Presentation\n6:45-7:30pm Q&A \nVirtual Event: Zoom link will be share via email before the event \n\nMeet the Speakers\n  \nBen Wood\nBen is a design leader based in the Twin Cities of Minnesota with over 15 years of experience shaping impactful user experiences. He has partnered with organizations ranging from startups and small businesses to industry leaders like Google\, UnitedHealth Group\, Cargill\, Medtronic\, 3M\, and Mattel. Known for blending thoughtful\, brand-driven design with human-centered methodologies\, Ben is passionate about creating seamless digital experiences that leave a lasting impression. He believes that exceptional work emerges from cross-disciplinary collaboration\, where diverse perspectives drive innovative solutions. \n  \n  \n  \n\nMegan Pekarek\nMegan is a seasoned front-end web developer with seven years of experience in the industry. She holds a UX/UI design certification from the University of Minnesota bootcamp and has completed web accessibility training through Deque University. Megan is passionate about the intersection of design and development\, constantly exploring new ways to streamline and improve the process. With a strong commitment to accessibility\, she is dedicated to finding innovative solutions that make the web more inclusive and user-friendly for everyone. \n\n  \n  \nFeatured Photo by Jason Goodman on Unsplash
URL:https://uxpamn.org/event/march-virtual-event/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Virtual
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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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SUMMARY:UX in 2025!
DESCRIPTION:Save the date! We’re kicking off the year with a panel discussion. \nJoin us for our first event of the year\, featuring a panel of seasoned UX\, CX\, and UI experts with diverse experience across multiple industries. We’ll dive into emerging trends\, the impact of AI and technology\, up-and-coming sectors\, and strategies for fostering cohesive teamwork. Don’t miss this insightful discussion. \nWHERE\nVirtual | Zoom link will be shared with registrants before the event. \nSPEAKERS \nKahlil Brewington is a Creative Director that views visual design as a tool for better connection\, blending refined aesthetics with informed insight to elevate quality and amplify user engagement. His work enhances awareness and creates lasting impact through thoughtful\, purposeful design. \n  \nSiri Preston is a product designer with the vast majority of her experience in e-commerce native app design. She is passionate about building scalable solutions that meet real needs\, and is currently working on expanding her knowledge in service design. \n  \nAmy Mills is an award-winning Global Design Leader specializing in Creative Direction\, Art Direction\, and Design Operations. With expertise in leading UI/UX teams\, hands-on UI Design\, Branding\, and eCommerce Design across industries including healthcare\, technology\, retail\, and fashion. \n  \nSimon Shamoun is a human factors and user researcher consultant\, an adjunct lecturer at the University of Minnesota\, and a former engineer at NASA. Simon brings a unique blend of expertise in human factors and user research with a passion for creating intuitive\, effective\, and safe solutions that address complex business challenges and meet the demands of regulated bodies. \n  \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.\n  \n\n  \nIt’s a New Year and we want to hear from you! Please take a few minutes to complete our brief demographic survey to help us better serve you in the coming year:\nTake the Survey Now\n\n 
URL:https://uxpamn.org/event/ux-in-2025/
LOCATION:Virtual Event
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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