Events

UXPA Kansas City hosts skills workshops, panels, lectures, design critiques, career events, and more! Topics range from the latest trends in UX, to research and theory, to how to build UX practices for your business or organization. Many events are free and virtual.

monthly networking & happy hour

Typically the third Wednesday of each month, 4-5pm – Online

UXPA KC Happy Hours can go in almost any direction. Games, skillshares, cool UX tips and tricks, and knowledge-sharing about the KC area tech community – it all depends on who shows up!Grab a beverage, kick back and join the conversation!

free to register

upcoming events

Check back here for upcoming event info and links to register.

past events

Decoding Web Accessibility

May 25, 2020

In this presentation, Andrew Patterson—software developer for Emfluence—will share his knowledge and expertise on accessibility design and best practices.

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The Magic of Semantic IxD

April 12, 2020

In this guest lecture, Professor Rosenburg will introduce Semantic Interaction Design, an innovative method that spans all the way from core conceptual models to the deployment of applied game theory techniques to create optimal experiences for users.

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Growing and Sustaining a Design Career

April 7, 2020

A career coaching workshop series in three acts.

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Digital Collaboration Workshop

March 23, 2020

Digital collaboration is only possible when you have a foundation of a learning culture, empowered team, and clear communication. With those in place, the right tools and processes will equip your team to collaborate and perform better than they ever have before.

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Designing for Unhappy Paths

January 20, 2020

In this talk, Lauren will provide methods of integrating this thinking into implementation. She will cover best practices for alerts, errors, and other communication strategies using elements such as language and tone, color, timing and context, recovery, escape, and more.

learn more & register

Decoding Web Accessibility

May 25, 2020

In this presentation, Andrew Patterson—software developer for Emfluence—will share his knowledge and expertise on accessibility design and best practices.

The Magic of Semantic IxD

April 12, 2020

In this guest lecture, Professor Rosenburg will introduce Semantic Interaction Design, an innovative method that spans all the way from core conceptual models to the deployment of applied game theory techniques to create optimal experiences for users.

Growing and Sustaining a Design Career

April 7, 2020

A career coaching workshop series in three acts.

Digital Collaboration Workshop

March 23, 2020

Digital collaboration is only possible when you have a foundation of a learning culture, empowered team, and clear communication. With those in place, the right tools and processes will equip your team to collaborate and perform better than they ever have before.

Designing for Unhappy Paths

January 20, 2020

In this talk, Lauren will provide methods of integrating this thinking into implementation. She will cover best practices for alerts, errors, and other communication strategies using elements such as language and tone, color, timing and context, recovery, escape, and more.

recorded events

You can watch recordings of some past events on our YouTube channel.