Notes from the room.
Start with the talk that fits what you’re working through — AI in the work, hiring and career moves, or the systems behind thoughtful design teams.

Experiences of womxn of color in UX design
Karen Ni · UX Designer, Atlassian
VIRTUAL TALKS · 2024

Managing Your Finances as a Freelancer
Mohammed Asaduallah · Co-founder & CEO, Benji
VIRTUAL TALKS · 2024

Accessibility Essentials for Designers
Julie Do · Design Lead, Scotiabank Digital Factory
VIRTUAL TALKS · 2024

Danielle Juneau: Usability Testing 101
Danielle Juneau · Senior User Researcher, TWG
VIRTUAL TALKS · 2024

Designing for Voice
Hilary Hayes · Senior Design Researcher, Connected
VIRTUAL TALKS · 2024

A Designer’s Guide to Workplace Politics
Yitong Zhang · Staff Designer, Coinbase
VIRTUAL TALKS · 2024

Key Insights from the Design Tools Survey 2020
Taylor Palmer · Founder, UX Tools Survey
VIRTUAL TALKS · 2024

Bridging the distance
Zachary Yorke · Staff UX Researcher, Google
VIRTUAL TALKS · 2024

Business Toolbox for Designers
Alan Smith · Co-founder, Strategyzer
VIRTUAL TALKS · 2024
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