Details 👋🏻 We cannot believe it. We're at the last UX Salon Halifax meetup of 2022. Thank you to all those who have supported us, both virtually and in person! It's been so wonderful to connect with our community again. Join us on Tuesday, November 29th at 7:30 PM as we hear and learn from Dr. Simon Landry, a Senior UX Researcher with Thomson Reuters. The aim of UX is to meet the end user's needs through the best experience possible. Often, the best way to understand the end user's needs is through UX research (UXR). However, for UXR (and the product) to reach its full potential, research must only be the start of a process that goes from insight to impact. In this talk, we’ll explore a new 6-step framework to guide UXR insights to measurable end-user impact. This presentation will share how to identify and fill gaps in product knowledge, effectively communicate your insights, and measure your impact on the end user. You will learn about the theory and practice to feel confident using the framework. Simon is a researcher with over a decade of experience working on human perception. His background includes a Ph.D. in human perception, […]

Happy October, everyone! We are excited to see everyone in our new meetup space at CoWork Halifax. Check them out if you haven't already! It's a new flexible space for you to be more productive and get stuff done in a way that works best for you. In this presentation, Jamil will share an overview of web accessibility fundamentals. He will explain the key components that contribute to an accessible web product. Through practical examples, he will showcase the tangible differences between designing with accessibility considerations and without them. Join us in this journey towards a more inclusive digital world! Jamil Sinno is a passionate Full Stack Web Developer deeply committed to promoting accessibility in the tech industry. Beyond coding, he is a multi-faceted individual—a founder, a dedicated drummer, and an unapologetic nerd. For the past two years, he has championed the cause of creating inclusive digital experiences. As the founder of Sinno Technologies Limited, he leads a team dedicated to crafting tailored web solutions. As always, we thank ResMed Inc. for being our corporate sponsor. We are always looking for sponsors and volunteers. Please reach out if you are interested in supporting us! Housekeeping: No food please, bring your own water, and we aim […]

Details Re-think your portfolio, maximize your chances of landing a new job, getting clients and being seen as an expert. Join Vinny Custodio, Senior Product Designer, for an immersive workshop. Learn how to reposition your portfolio for better job prospects, client attraction, and industry visibility. Whether you're an experienced designer or starting out, Vinny will share insider tips and real-world examples to infuse your portfolio with personality and authenticity. Leave with a revitalized portfolio that sets you apart and unlocks exciting opportunities. Don't miss this chance to elevate your career. AGENDA 7:30 PM Doors open, networking time 7:40 PM Introductions from Nata and Ruby 7:45 PM Hands-on workshop with Vinny 8:45 PM Wrap up & networking time 9:00 PM Doors close 💻 If you want to participate hands-on, please bring your laptop. SPEAKER BIO Vinny Custodio started his design journey with a "very legit" Photoshop copy on an old PC and quickly got hooked, turning a teenage hobby into a full-time career. Vinny has brought a no-nonsense, easy-going, and collaborative approach to crafting designs that tell compelling stories and solve problems. Currently, he works at Flight Centre, where he crafts experiences for corporate travellers. HOW TO FIND US AT VOLTA Enter at 1800 Argyle St. Proceed up […]

Details UX NS is excited to welcome Barb Spanton to this month’s meetup! There’s a quiet shift happening in the industry. UX professionals are drawn to work that genuinely helps people - work that aims to make a difference and solve real problems. For many, that path leads to healthcare products and services. Then reality hits. Doing meaningful work in healthcare is hard. Progress is slow. Regulation is heavy. Legacy systems, complex integrations, and high stakes are the norm. Meanwhile, fast-moving startups promise higher pay, shinier titles, and the thrill of “moving fast and breaking things.” This talk looks beyond the idealized idea of “meaningful work” and into the lived reality of creating impact in complex, highly regulated domains. With Barb Spanton, this session will explore what impact really means in healthcare, why it’s often underestimated, and how professionals can find purpose, progress, and influence—even when the work is anything but glamorous. Join UX NS for an engaging and thought-provoking evening. Snacks and drinks will be served. Agenda 7:00 PM Doors open, networking time, snacks and drinks 7:15 PM Introductions from the event hosts, Nata and Ruby 7:20 PM Doing Work That Matters with Barb Spanton 7:50 PM Q&A 8:15 PM Networking and wrap-up 8:45 PM Doors close […]

UX NS APRIL MEETUP Large language models (LLMs) such as ChatGPT and Claude are increasingly prevalent in both professional and personal settings. However, the quality of an LLM’s output is directly influenced by the quality of its input. Weak prompts that lack essential elements will lead to unsatisfactory results. In this talk, UX NS will explore strategies for crafting effective AI prompts, then delve into Nikki Anderson’s FAST framework for product prompts, incorporating a few practical tips. Additionally, they will examine how LLMs can be trained to utilize this framework to identify and improve weak prompts. > Agenda 7:00 PM Doors open, networking time 7:15 PM Introductions from the event hosts, Nata and Ruby 7:20 PM The FAST+ER Framework for Effective AI Prompts with Charles Novabos 7:50 PM Q&A 8:15 PM Networking and wrap-up 8:45 PM Doors close > Speaker Bio Charles Novabos (he/him) is a user experience researcher with over a decade of experience in various domains, including e-commerce, hardware development, fintech and currently travel tech with WhereTo, a subsidiary of Flight Centre Travel Group. His interests lie in behavioural user research, especially usability testing and behavioural analytics. He holds two professional UX certifications and a master’s degree in human factors and ergonomics. Charles is a community […]