UXPA Minnesota

🎉 We are one week out from Summer Social! 🎉 Come join us at Utepils Brewery on July 25th from 4:30-7:30 for beverages and appetizers, and get to know the UXPA member base! Snag your ticket today: https://lnkd.in/gNKsg_JV This is a member's only event. Not a member? Join today: https://uxpamn.org/join/ #summersocial #events #uxpa #uxdesign #networking

🌞 ❗ Save the date for our 2024 Summer Social! ❗ 🌞 This is a fun networking event for UXPA members, so if you are not a member yet, this is a great time to join 😉 Become a UXPA member today: https://uxpamn.org/join/ Join us on July 25th from 4:30-7:30 pm at Uteplis Brewing in Minneapolis. Tickets will be made available soon! #events #minneapolis #uxpa #uxdesign

Lesson 02: Colors, typography, spacing & variables of our "Let's Learn Figma" Series is on Sunday, July 14 at 12–2pm. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gN5xfBnq If you’ve been interested in getting started using variables in your designs, this lesson will cover all you need to know! In this lesson you will learn: - How to use and create typography, color and spacing scales - Complexity of measuring perceived color and contrast ratios - Common naming practices for typography and colors - Common things to consider when developing scales - How to apply variables to create different themes for your products - Deep dive on the 8px scale #figma #education #uxpamn #events

🌟 Member Spotlight 🌟 Meet Carl Pearson, PhD! With a doctorate in human factors and a passion for understanding user interactions, Carl is a seasoned UX researcher. His journey to UX began during his undergraduate studies in psychology at the University of Minnesota Duluth, where a professor encouraged him to pursue a PhD in human factors. Carl shares his transition from academia to industry, career advice for new researchers, trends he has his eye on and more. Read more about Carl's journey here: https://lnkd.in/gNADHppn #UXResearch #HumanFactors #CareerTransition #MemberSpotlight

🌟  Member Spotlight 🌟 Meet Raina Gravatt, whose journey into UX began in the service industry, where she developed vital skills such as empathy and communication. Having worked for the past couple of years in Web Design, Raina found her true calling in UX after a transformative conversation leading her to Prime Digital Academy's UX program. Poised to secure her first UX role, Raina is passionate about the potential of AI in design, balancing its capabilities with ethical considerations. She’s also driven by projects that blend her creative passions, like BandBox, a tool for independent artists that showcases her knack for intuitive design. 👩💻 Read more about Raina's journey here: https://lnkd.in/g7A9RzeQ #UXDesign #memberspotlight #careerjourney #uxpamn

❗ IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR AGAIN ❗ Save the date for our 2024 Summer Social! This is a fun networking event for UXPA members, so if you are not a member yet, this is a great time to join 😉 Become a UXPA member today: https://uxpamn.org/join/ Join us on July 25th from 4:30-7:30 pm at Uteplis Brewing in Minneapolis. Tickets will be made available soon! #events #minneapolis #uxpa #uxdesign

Lesson 01: Intro to Figma of our new series Let's Learn Figma starts on June 23rd 12-2pm. UXPA's Figma learning series, hosted by Joey Pearlman, is a fantastic opportunity to brush up on those Figma skills while helping your community. Every dollar spent on the Figma learning series goes directly into the UXPA MN Scholarship Fund allowing us to support new UXers in their career and learning journeys! Learn more and register for the series here: https://lnkd.in/gySppvZV Purchasing the whole series will get you: - A discount—Save $20! - 8 hours of intense Figma learning - Exercise Files - Additional “office hours” if you have additional questions - The satisfaction that you’re helping others while you help yourself! #uxpa #figma #education #uxdesign #events #minnesota

Have you been wanting to uplevel your Figma skills? Good news! We have a special learning series starting THIS SUNDAY, June 23rd. Introducing: Let’s learn Figma! You can sign up for the whole series or for individual lessons based on your learning preferences. Learn more and sign up here: https://lnkd.in/gySppvZV On June 23rd, 12pm-2pm Joey Pearlman will be hosting Lesson 01: Intro to Figma. Whether you’re brand new to Figma or it’s just been a while since you’ve used it, this is the place to start! In this lesson, you will: - Learn the basics of designing and prototyping in Figma - Understand the differences between groups and frames - How to create different types of objects like rectangles and frames - Nesting objects inside groups and frames Register for Lesson 01 here: https://lnkd.in/g7STHZSj #uxpa #figma #events #education #uxdesign

Thank you to Sarah Doody for a fruitful Q&A session last night. Career transitions can be intimidating, and your insights and expertise were invaluable! For those looking to advance their careers in UX, tech, and product at any stage, check out Career Strategy Lab for education and coaching opportunities. For those who attended the Q&A session, there is a special offer for you. If you join Career Strategy Lab in the next 2 weeks, you’ll receive 1 extra month FREE. This is a fantastic opportunity to take your career to the next level. Get started today: https://lnkd.in/guhbj4F6

Grab your spot for this Thursday's event: Q&A with Sarah Doody Register here! --> https://lnkd.in/gVGiDHbj You're not going to want to miss this one! Sarah Doody is the founder of Career Strategy Lab a program that helps UX and product professionals at all career stages navigate their job search and articulate their skills and experience through individualized and group coaching. UX professionals who have worked with Sarah have increased their salaries by 40% on average and have been hired at prestigious brands such as Microsoft, Amazon, Salesforce, Nordstrom, Spotify, Blue Origin on average in 3.5 months. This virtual event is free for members and $10 for nonmembers. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gVGiDHbj #events #careerdevelopment #virutalevent #uxprofessionals #uxdesign