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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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SUMMARY:🌎 World Usability Day 2025 | Emerging Technologies and Human Experience
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by UXPA Minnesota \n📅 Date: Thursday\, November 13\, 2025🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CST💻 Location: Virtual (via Zoom) \n\n\n\nSchedule:\n9:00 AM Welcome & Opening RemarksSpeaker: Coriyon Arrington Vice President\, UXPA MinnesotaKick off World Usability Day with an overview of this year’s global theme and a look ahead at the conversations shaping the day. \n9:15 – 9:55 AM Keynote — “The Sphere of Generative AI Influence”Speaker: Amungwa BonuGenerative AI has quickly assimilated into every aspect of our lives. This talk explores how it impacts people\, relationships\, and communities — and how we can use it responsibly to create meaningful\, positive outcomes. \n10:00 – 10:55 AM: Interactive Session — “Designing Our Future: Community Connect & Impact Jam”\nFacilitated by: UXPA Minnesota Board\nThis collaborative session helps attendees connect\, share their perspectives\, and explore how emerging technologies are reshaping their work. Through small-group discussions and a live community brainstorm\, participants will reflect on:\n“How might we keep the human experience at the center as technology evolves?” \n11:00 – 11:45 AM: “Don’t Simplify Workflows\, Eliminate Them”\nSpeaker: Aaron Nathan\nFor decades\, UX has focused on simplifying what users have to do. Now\, with automation and intelligent systems\, we can help them reimagine what they no longer need to do. Aaron shares how emerging technologies enable designers to move beyond simplification — toward experiences that eliminate friction entirely and redefine how people engage with work. \n12:00 – 12:45 PM: Interactive Panel — “Usability Unplugged: Real Talk with Friends of Figma”\nHosted by: Friends of Figma Twin Cities\nPanelists: Stefanie Fluin\,  Ryan Payne\, Camila Cartagena\nJoin us for a candid conversation on how usability shapes real-world design. Our Friends of Figma panel will share tools\, methods\, and stories that drive accessible design—from edge cases to everyday collaboration. Learn how Figma supports inclusive workflows and fosters meaningful community dialogue. \n1:00 – 1:45 PM: “Human by Design: Rethinking Emerging Technologies”\nSpeakers: Dr. Jennifer (P.) Teves  & Dr. Bo Wang\nAs emerging technologies evolve\, those shaping digital experiences face important questions about what we build and who we build for. Jen and Bo explore how inclusive\, ethical design practices can lead to better outcomes for both users and creators — with practical strategies and real-world examples. \n2:00 – 2:45 PM “HCD Principles for Automation: Preparing for AI”\nSpeaker: Simon Shamoun\nAs the push for AI integration accelerates\, it’s critical to understand where automation excels — and where it doesn’t. Simon outlines key Human-Centered Design (HCD) principles for human–automation systems\, helping designers and teams balance human judgment with automated precision. \n2:50 – 3:00 PM Closing Reflections & Thank You\nSpeaker: Coriyon Arrington\nWe’ll wrap up with closing reflections and key takeaways from the day — connecting the threads of ethics\, innovation\, and community that run through each session. Join us as we look ahead to 2026 and continue building technologies that put people first.
URL:https://uxpamn.org/event/world-usability-day-2025-emerging-technologies-and-human-experience/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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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: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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SUMMARY:Vibecoding 101 with MN Women in AI
DESCRIPTION:Join UXPA Minnesota and MN Women in AI for an introduction to vibe coding—designing and building websites and applications using AI-powered tools.\nThis session will explore how designers\, product thinkers\, and builders are using AI tools to quickly turn ideas into working products. The event will include short demos of vibe-coded projects\, followed by a fireside chat and Q&A about how to get started and best practices for building with AI.\nCurious about AI in product design? Get a practical look at what’s possible and where to begin.\nSchedule\n6:00–6:10 PM: UXPA Minnesota Announcements\n6:10–6:40 PM: Vibe Coding Demos\n6:40–7:10 PM: Fireside Chat with MN Women in AI\n7:10–7:30 PM: Q&A\nVirtual Event\nThe Zoom link will be shared via email before the event.\nVibe Coding 101\nVibe coding is an emerging approach to building digital products using AI-powered development tools. Instead of writing large amounts of code manually\, creators collaborate with AI to rapidly prototype and launch working applications. This event will showcase short demos of vibe-coded projects built using platforms such as Lovable and Claude Code\, followed by a fireside conversation about how people are experimenting with AI-assisted development today. Attendees will learn how AI tools are changing the way ideas move from concept to product\, best practices for getting started\, and how designers and product thinkers can participate in this new workflow.\n\n\nMeet the Speaker: Tanya Coller\n\nTanya Coller is a digital product strategist\, AI product coach\, and founder of Crinkle.ai. She works at the intersection of UX\, product strategy\, and AI-powered development\, helping teams rapidly prototype full-stack applications using tools such as Lovable\, Supabase\, and modern LLMs. Her work focuses on mapping user journeys\, identifying where generative AI adds real value\, and quickly turning ideas into working products that serve both users and business goals. \n\n\n\n\nMeet the Speaker: Shannon Seaver\nShannon Seaver is a nonprofit leader\, startup founder\, and strategist focused on expanding access to STEM and technology careers. She works at the intersection of education\, workforce development\, and AI-powered learning\, helping organizations build programs and tools that connect talent\, technology\, and opportunity. Her work focuses on creating innovative learning experiences and exploring how emerging technologies can make tech education more accessible.\n\n\n\nMeet the Speaker: Caroline Holden\n\nCaroline Swift Holden is a creative technologist with a background spanning startups\, AI\, venture capital\, advertising\, comedy\, and film. She’s helped sell a data/AI startup to Snowflake in four months as Head of Marketing\, and scaled a grocery delivery app 10\,000% during the first 3 months of the pandemic.Today\, she runs Swift Start Go\, a media brand exploring AI\, creativity\, and the future of work. Caroline is also the co-founder of Minnesota Women in AI\, a growing community of innovators\, technologists\, and creatives advancing responsible AI adoption across industries. \n\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.
URL:https://uxpamn.org/event/vibecoding-101-with-mn-women-in-ai/
LOCATION:MN
CATEGORIES:Professional Development,Virtual
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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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