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SUMMARY:The FAST+ER Framework for Effective AI Prompts
DESCRIPTION:UX NS APRIL MEETUP \nLarge 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. \nIn 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. \n> Agenda\n7:00 PM Doors open\, networking time\n7:15 PM Introductions from the event hosts\, Nata and Ruby\n7:20 PM The FAST+ER Framework for Effective AI Prompts with Charles Novabos\n7:50 PM Q&A\n8:15 PM Networking and wrap-up\n8:45 PM Doors close \n> Speaker Bio\nCharles 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. \nCharles is a community advocate of human-centred design. From 2022 to 2024\, he co-organized UX Salon Halifax (now UXNS). In the past\, he organized UX bootcamps and UX interest groups at his workplace. Outside of UX\, he is passionate about travel and choral singing. \n> How to find the event at Volta (Halifax\, Nova Scotia)\nEnter at 1800 Argyle St. Proceed up the stairs or use the accessible ramp to the left of the stairs. Take the elevator to the 8th floor. Go through the doors ahead. Volta is on your right. Proceed across the space. Take a left down the hallway after the projection wall. The room is ahead\, to the right. \n> Acknowledgements\nThank you enormously to Volta for sharing their space with us. With this venue\, UX NS can continue to grow and scale their meetups for larger audiences. Thank you to Digital Nova Scotia for their sponsorship of UX NS.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/the-faster-framework-for-effective-ai-prompts/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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SUMMARY:Doing Work That Matters - UX NS Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\n\n\n\nUX NS is excited to welcome Barb Spanton to this month’s meetup! \nThere’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. \nDoing 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.” \nThis talk looks beyond the idealized idea of “meaningful work” and into the lived reality of creating impact in complex\, highly regulated domains. \nWith 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. \nJoin UX NS for an engaging and thought-provoking evening. Snacks and drinks will be served. \nAgenda\n7:00 PM Doors open\, networking time\, snacks and drinks\n7:15 PM Introductions from the event hosts\, Nata and Ruby\n7:20 PM Doing Work That Matters with Barb Spanton\n7:50 PM Q&A\n8:15 PM Networking and wrap-up\n8:45 PM Doors close \nSpeaker Bio\nBarb is a UX leader with over 25 years of experience designing and delivering products in complex\, highly regulated domains\, primarily healthcare. Her work has been shaped by a belief that doing meaningful work—especially work that impacts patients and clinicians—is both deeply challenging and deeply rewarding. \nShe currently leads UX for Siemens Healthineers\, where she supports a global team building the next generation of oncology care solutions while advancing UX maturity across the organization. Barb has been an active voice in the UX community\, speaking and organizing events at the intersection of design and healthcare\, and is passionate about mentoring designers to thrive and have an impact in complex\, real-world environments. \nHow to find the event at Siemens Healthineers (1675 Grafton St. Suite 400\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia)\nEnter through the doors at the North Tower of the Nova Centre (Beside BMO) and head to the fourth floor via the elevators. \nAcknowledgements\nThank you enormously to Siemens Healthineers for sharing their space. Thank you to Digital Nova Scotia for their sponsorship of UX NS. \nSupport us\nUX NS are solely volunteer-run and always looking for sponsors. Besides\, if you liked the event\, please spread the word on social media and bring a friend next time!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/doing-work-that-matters-ux-ns-meetup/
LOCATION:Siemens Healthineers\, 1675 Grafton St Suite 400\, Halifax\, NS\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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SUMMARY:Fall Social at Taproom - New Scotland Brew Pub! (Dartmouth)
DESCRIPTION:In September\, UX NS are hosting a social and networking event in the Taproom at the New Scotland Brew Pub in Dartmouth! \nJoin for an evening of conversation\, connection\, and community on Tuesday\, September 9th\, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. \nWhether you’re just starting to explore UX or are a seasoned professional\, or maybe you’re an engineer or entrepreneur\, this event is a great opportunity to share ideas\, hear new perspectives\, and grow your network. Connect with others who care about creating thoughtful\, human-centered experiences—everyone’s welcome! \nEnjoy whatever you prefer to sip\, be it a craft beer or a non-alcoholic beverage.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/fall-social-at-taproom-new-scotland-brew-pub-dartmouth/
LOCATION:Taproom\, New Scotland Brew Pub
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SUMMARY:Finding Jobs in UX: What I Learned from Five Months of Unemployment
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nIn a world where remote work is the norm and AI is transforming the landscape\, finding the perfect UX job—or even a job—can feel overwhelming. That was certainly the case for our June speaker\, Josh Salmon. When he found himself suddenly unemployed\, it seemed like even a decade of experience didn’t count for much. \nIn this talk\, Josh will share what he learned during five months of job hunting: how he rediscovered skills he’d forgotten\, made use of new tools (like AI)\, and stayed grounded through an uncertain chapter. He’ll talk about his journey from academia to the video game industry\, to being laid off\, and eventually finding a new home in healthcare UX. \nAlong the way\, Josh will cover practical tips on job searching\, refining resumes (or portfolios)\, preparing for interviews\, and staying sane throughout the process. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for a career change\, we hope you’ll find something useful—and maybe even reassuring—in his story. Hope to see you there! 😊 \n> Agenda\n7:00 PM Doors open\, networking time\n7:15 PM Introductions from the event hosts\, Nata and Ruby\n7:20 PM Finding Jobs in UX: What I Learned from Five Months of Unemployment with Josh Salmon\n7:50 PM Q&A\n8:15 PM Networking and wrap-up\n8:30 PM Doors close \n> Speaker Bio\nJosh Salmon earned his PhD in Cognitive Psychology from Dalhousie University in 2013. While at Dalhousie\, he worked on rehabilitation research at the Brain Repair Centre and later joined Dr. Stewart’s Interdisciplinary Addictions Lab. He then made a sharp pivot into the video game industry\, holding various UX research roles at Ubisoft\, Kabam\, and Alpha Dog Games. \nIn May of 2024\, Josh found himself suddenly unemployed when Microsoft closed several of its gaming studios\, including where he worked. It was an ~~exciting~~ scary five months where he relearned how to tailor his resume\, represent himself in interviews\, and make the most of new AI tools. \nJosh is now in a new role at Varian\, where he works as a UX Researcher supporting the development of healthcare software. He’s thrilled to be part of a team advancing oncology care right here in Nova Scotia — and especially grateful to be working alongside talented teammates. \nYou can find Josh on LinkedIn here. \n> How to find us at Volta (Halifax\, Nova Scotia)\nEnter at 1800 Argyle St. Proceed up the stairs or use the accessible ramp to the left of the stairs. Take elevators to the 8th floor. Go through the doors ahead. Volta is on your right. Proceed across the space. Take a left down the hallway after the projection wall. The room is ahead\, to the right.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/finding-jobs-in-ux-what-i-learned-from-five-months-of-unemployment/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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SUMMARY:Bowling into the Holidays with UX Salon Halifax
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nCome join us for a casual holiday networking event at the Bowlarama!\nThis event has cost of $10 per person and has a limited number of spots. RSVP early! \nMore details to follow.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/3488695/
LOCATION:Bowlarama\, 3459 Desmond Ave\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3L 0E5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Back to the Basics of UX (User Experience)
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\n\nThis month we’re going back to the basics…The Basics of User Experience. \nAre you curious about UX?\nWondering if this field is for you?\nHave friends that think you just do ‘graphic design’? \nThis month’s session is definitely for you. Ruby will share an overview of UX\, how it’s changed over the years\, and aim to answer some very common questions about the field. Then we’ll open it up to the audience for an open panel Q&A. \nAGENDA\n7:30 PM Doors open\, networking time\n7:40 PM Introductions from Nata and Ruby\n7:45 PM Back to the Basics of User Experience (UX)\n8:05 PM Open panel Q&A\n9:00 PM Doors close \nHOW TO FIND US AT VOLTA\nEnter at 1800 Argyle St. Proceed up the stairs or use the accessible ramp to the left of the stairs. Take elevators to the 8th floor. Go through the doors ahead. Volta is on your right. Proceed across the space. Take a left down the hallway after the projection wall. The room is ahead\, to the right. \nACKNOWLEDGEMENTS\nAn enormous thank you to Volta for sharing their space with us. With this venue\, we can continue to grow and scale our meetups for larger audiences. \nSUPPORT US!\nWe are solely volunteer-run! We are always looking for sponsors and volunteers. Please reach out if you want to learn more.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/back-to-the-basics-of-ux-user-experience/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20240717T213000
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SUMMARY:The UX of You: A Portfolio Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Details \n\n\nRe-think your portfolio\, maximize your chances of landing a new job\, getting clients and being seen as an expert. \nJoin 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. \nAGENDA\n7:30 PM Doors open\, networking time\n7:40 PM Introductions from Nata and Ruby\n7:45 PM Hands-on workshop with Vinny\n8:45 PM Wrap up & networking time\n9:00 PM Doors close \n💻 If you want to participate hands-on\, please bring your laptop. \nSPEAKER BIO\nVinny 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. \nHOW TO FIND US AT VOLTA\nEnter at 1800 Argyle St. Proceed up the stairs or use the accessible ramp to the left of the stairs. Take elevators to the 8th floor. Go through the doors ahead. Volta is on your right. Proceed across the space. Take a left down the hallway after the projection wall. The room is ahead\, to the right. \nACKNOWLEDGEMENTS\nAn enormous thank you to Volta for sharing their space with us. With this venue\, we can continue to grow and scale our meetups for larger audiences. As always\, thank you to ResMed\, for continuing to be our corporate sponsor. \nSUPPORT US!\nWe are solely volunteer-run! We are always looking for sponsors and volunteers. Please reach out if you want to learn more.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/the-ux-of-you-a-portfolio-workshop/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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SUMMARY:Enhancing UI/UX Accessibility: Practical Tips for Improved User Experience​
DESCRIPTION:Happy October\, everyone! \nWe 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. \nIn 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. \nJoin us in this journey towards a more inclusive digital world! \nJamil 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. \nAs 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! \nHousekeeping: No food please\, bring your own water\, and we aim to leave the space as we found it. Thank you!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/enhancing-ui-ux-accessibility-practical-tips-for-improved-user-experience/
LOCATION:CoWork Halifax\, 6156 Quinpool Road\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, B3L 1A3\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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SUMMARY:Fast\, not furious: Figma Auto layout 101
DESCRIPTION:We as designers have a lot on our plate\, the last thing we should be worrying about is fixing spacing in our designs we are constantly iterating. Not only that\, as our designs become more complex\, the ‘little tweaks’ start to compound and can become a major time sink. \nIn their next *virtual* meetup\, Andrea will be going over what auto layout is and how to apply it to different scenarios so that we can all work smarter\, not harder and create scalable components for our designs! \nThis will follow with a quick hands-on exercise so you can apply the learnings right away. \nAbout our speaker:\nAndrea is a UX Designer\, based in Seattle\, WA\, passionate about health tech with a background in Neuroscience. She currently works at ResMed\, a global company for sleep and respiratory care\, on projects related to patient onboarding. She also freelances for digital health startups on the side. With these different projects\, Andrea is determined to figure out the most efficient way to work without sacrificing quality. In her free time\, she enjoys travelling (yay remote work)\, boba\, and going to jazz bars.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/fast-not-furious-figma-auto-layout-101/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20230215T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230215T193000
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SUMMARY:Third Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Third Wednesday is this coming Wednesday \nWhat better way to follow up Valentine’s Day than basking in the glow of our warm and wonderful Halifax tech/media/marketing community. \nWe hope to see you there from 5-7:30pm (stage at 6) this Wednesday\, February 15th at the Cannery Bar in the Atlantica Hotel!
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/third-wednesday/
LOCATION:The Cannery\, 1980 Robie St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20230118T193000
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SUMMARY:UX Salon Halifax at Third Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:This month\, they are partnering with their friends at Third Wednesday for their first-ever joint meetup! They will be gracing their event on January 18th\, Wednesday\, at The Cannery. Time for some networking with fellow tech folks in Halifax! \nThird Wednesday is an informal gathering of interested and interesting people in the tech\, media\, and marketing communities in Halifax and beyond. Held on the third Wednesday of every month from 5-7:30pm\, each event features 30-second intro/opportunity spots\, community announcements\, and a brief speaker (all around 6pm)\, along with a lot of unstructured time to mingle.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ux-salon-halifax-at-third-wednesday/
LOCATION:The Cannery\, 1980 Robie St\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20221115T170000
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SUMMARY:UX Research: From Insight to Impact
DESCRIPTION:Details \n👋🏻 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. \nJoin 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. \nThe 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. \nIn 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. \nSimon is a researcher with over a decade of experience working on human perception. His background includes a Ph.D. in human perception\, working in startups\, academia\, and healthcare. Throughout all this\, his focus has been generating real-world impact from research. He is currently a senior UX researcher with Thomson Reuters\, working on legal technology products. \nConnect with Simon at www.drsimonlandry.com\, on Twitter @drsimonlandry or\, on LinkedIn \nThis is a FREE event thanks to our friends at Volta (Volta – Canada’s East Coast Innovation Hubhttps://voltaeffect.com) and ResMed. There will be time for some Q&A and networking. \nThe meetup will take place in Volta’s mezzanine floor classroom. Here is the best way to access the classroom: \n\nEnter the building through the front steps on Barrington Street.\nOnce inside\, head up the escalators. Check-in with security at the lobby.\nHead down the hall and use the elevators. Choose M for the Mezzanine.\nOn the Mezzanine floor\, proceed down the hall until you see the classroom.\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone! 👏
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ux-research-from-insight-to-impact/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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SUMMARY:Workshop on Ethical Design: Reflection and Action
DESCRIPTION:Details\nThis month\, we are doing a workshop for some hands-on learning! 👋🏻 \nJoin us on Monday\, October 24th as we think together and discover with Nata Kostenko. \nBig tech scandals\, deceptive patterns\, data privacy issues… We hear about unethical practices all the time. But what exactly does it mean to “work ethically”? And how can you do it in a human-centred way? \nIt all starts with reflecting on our thought patterns and learning how to voice our concerns. We need to find our North Star and equip ourselves with tools to act against injustice (and keep our sanity). \nThis is a practical workshop where we will explore ways to incorporate ethics into your work process. We will play with some tools\, talk about existing barriers to ethical action\, and go through concrete examples you might encounter in your daily work. \nCome as you are and let us untangle this knot together! \nNata is a service designer and design researcher at Tilt the Scales. Every day she balances her belief in the power of design to make a difference with the urge to hide from the world’s problems. \nThis is a FREE event thanks to our friends at Volta and ResMed. There will be time for some Q&A and networking. \nThe meetup will take place in Volta’s mezzanine floor classroom. The classroom is a bit tricky to access at the moment due to ongoing building renovations\, so here are some tips to get there safely (some photos are on the event album as well): \n\nEnter the building through the doors at the corner of Salter and Barrington Streets.\nOnce inside\, proceed down the hallway until you see a set of elevators on the far end.\nIn the elevators\, choose L for Lobby. Sign in with security at the lobby.\nTransfer to a second set of elevators just down the hall in the lobby. Choose M for Mezzanine.\nOn the mezzanine floor\, proceed down the hall until you see the classroom.\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone! 👏
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/workshop-on-ethical-design-reflection-and-action/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220928T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220928T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181643
CREATED:20220923T181350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220923T181350Z
UID:3477681-1664393400-1664398800@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Beyond accessibility: Meaningful inclusion in citizen experiences
DESCRIPTION:Details\nThis month\, we continue on from last month’s focus in the area of accessibility and inclusion. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, September 28th as we listen and learn from Beth Fox\, Strategic Engagement Advisor with the Canadian Digital Service. \nMany UX and service design professionals find themselves advocating for their users within their product teams\, and their larger organizations. Increasingly\, we’re being asked to help improve not just usability\, but also accessibility in experiences. In this talk\, Beth encourages us to stretch beyond what we might think of as accessible by providing real-world examples of how inclusion (or a lack of it) impacts all facets of services and design. \nBeth Fox is a public servant with over a decade of bringing user experience and service design skills to public service challenges. As a founding member of the Nova Scotia Digital Service (NSDS)\, Beth spent years as a user researcher and service designer\, advocating for the people who use government services. In her work at the province\, she was an advocate for how human-centered design improves the delivery of services. A long-time collaborator across boundaries\, Beth recently made the move from the provincial to the federal public service. This summer she joined the Canadian Digital Service (CDS) as a strategic engagement advisor. She continues to champion inclusive approaches to how the government can better serve everybody. \nConnect with her via: Twitter & Linkedin \nThere will be time for some Q&A and networking. This is a FREE event thanks to our friends at Volta and ResMed. \nThe meetup will take place in Volta’s mezzanine floor classroom. The classroom is a bit tricky to access at the moment due to ongoing building renovations\, so here are some tips to get there safely (some photos are on the event album as well): \n\nEnter the building through the doors at the corner of Salter and Barrington Streets.\nOnce inside\, proceed down the hallway until you see a set of elevators on the far end.\nIn the elevators\, choose L for Lobby. Sign in with security at the lobby.\nTransfer to a second set of elevators just down the hall in the lobby. Choose M for Mezzanine.\nOn the mezzanine floor\, proceed down the hall until you see the classroom.\n\nWe look forward to seeing everyone! ?
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/beyond-accessibility-meaningful-inclusion-in-citizen-experiences-2/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220829T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220829T213000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181643
CREATED:20220817T131403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220824T182356Z
UID:3476430-1661801400-1661808600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Accessibility in Design
DESCRIPTION:Summer fun is almost over. But wait\, there’s more! ? \nJoin us on August 29th (Monday) as we listen to Justine Win Cañete\, Senior Product Designer at Gusto\, and Florida Doci\, UX Research Lead at Gusto\, as they share helpful tips for creating accessible digital products and conducting inclusive research. \nJustine has design experience that spans 6 years. Before joining Gusto\, she was a senior product designer at Shopify. She has a passion for tech\, music\, and mentoring early-mid career designers. She will be visiting Halifax from Ottawa where she lives with her adorable cat\, Mochi.\nConnect with her: https://justinewin.com \nFlorida is a scientist and researcher\, with a diverse background in biotechnology\, political sciences\, education\, population health & technology. She is an unapologetic advocate for research integrity. Her unique interdisciplinary perspective on UX & product research is grounded in her academic expertise in natural & social sciences and her extensive research experience across various disciplines and industries. She is also an accomplished researcher and scholar at the University of Ottawa\, author\, facilitator\, and public speaker. She will be speaking remotely from Ontario.\nConnect with her: https://www.linkedin.com/in/floridadoci \nThere will be time for some Q&A and networking. This is a FREE event thanks to our friends at Volta.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/accessibility-in-design-2/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meetups,Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220707T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220707T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181643
CREATED:20220627T123240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T123606Z
UID:3473673-1657222200-1657227600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:UX Salon Halifax: Designing digital products people love!
DESCRIPTION:Summer is here at last! Time to ditch those jackets\, get outside and enjoy the sun\, AND join our first in-person meetup in 3 years! We are super excited to see you all again IRL soon! \nJoin us on July 7th (Thursday) as we listen to Jamie Gerrard\, a UX consultant and Haligonian\, as he talks about taking a people-first approach to designing websites\, mobile apps\, and other digital products. \nJamie’s industry experience spans over 18 years and includes private and public sectors\, startups\, and Fortune 500 companies in the telecommunications\, financial\, education\, government\, hospitality\, and travel & tourism industries. \nIn the past\, he has held several senior leadership positions\, including Design Principal\, Director of Product & Marketing\, Director of User Experience\, and Digital Strategist. \nConnect with him: https://www.jamiegerrard.com \nThere will be time for some Q&A and networking. This is a FREE event thanks to our friends at Volta.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ux-salon-halifax-designing-digital-products-people-love/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220627T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181643
CREATED:20220627T125610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220627T125610Z
UID:3473678-1656316800-1656349200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Designing digital products people love!
DESCRIPTION:Details \nSummer is here at last! Time to ditch those jackets\, get outside and enjoy the sun\, AND join our first in-person meetup in 3 years! We are super excited to see you all again IRL soon! \nJoin us on July 7th (Thursday) as we listen to Jamie Gerrard\, a UX consultant and Haligonian\, as he talks about taking a people-first approach to designing websites\, mobile apps\, and other digital products. \nJamie’s industry experience spans over 18 years and includes private and public sectors\, startups\, and Fortune 500 companies in the telecommunications\, financial\, education\, government\, hospitality\, and travel & tourism industries. \nIn the past\, he has held several senior leadership positions\, including Design Principal\, Director of Product & Marketing\, Director of User Experience\, and Digital Strategist. \nConnect with him: https://www.jamiegerrard.com \nThere will be time for some Q&A and networking. This is a FREE event thanks to our friends at Volta.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/designing-digital-products-people-love/
LOCATION:VOLTA\, 1800 Argyle Street #Unit 801\, Halifax\, NS\, B3J 3N8\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220531T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220531T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181643
CREATED:20220524T154721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220524T154721Z
UID:3472565-1654025400-1654025400@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Spring Social: Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION:Details\nWe’re so glad you’ve joined UX Salon Halifax. We are really passionate about connecting the UX community and beyond. \nDuring our Meet and Greet\, we’ll discuss things like how often we should meet and where and topics we want to learn about in the next few months. \nFinally\, it’ll be great to get some face time with our members and network. \n 
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/spring-social-meet-greet/
LOCATION:The Oxford Taproom\, 6418 Quinpool Rd\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220427T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220427T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181643
CREATED:20220419T184140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T184140Z
UID:3471239-1651089600-1651093200@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:UX Salon Halifax: Product Discoveries
DESCRIPTION:What we’re about\nUX Salon Halifax is a group that gathers to inspire and entertain one another. Join us if you’re interested in collaborating with others and contributing to ideas on User Experience and Design. \nWhat is a Salon? A salon is a regular gathering of people under the roof of an inspiring host\, held to increase the knowledge of the participants through conversation.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/ux-salon-halifax-product-discoveries/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events,Meetups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20220224T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20220224T203000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181643
CREATED:20220209T183214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220209T183717Z
UID:3468720-1645731000-1645734600@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Design Systems 101 and How it's Applied at the Nova Scotia Digital Service
DESCRIPTION:Details\nWe are excited to host our first event of the year around the hot topic of Design Systems. \nWe’ll be taking a look at the basics of design systems: What they are\, why they are important\, how to start\, and more. \nThen\, Mike Downs from The Nova Scotia Digital Service will share how his team utilizes their pattern library to efficiently launch new services. \nEvent link and detailed agenda to follow.
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/design-systems-101-and-how-its-applied-at-the-nova-scotia-digital-service/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20211109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20211109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T181643
CREATED:20210927T163817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210927T163817Z
UID:3455895-1636482600-1636488000@digitalnovascotia.com
SUMMARY:Network with UX-Minded Individuals
DESCRIPTION:Details\n\nIn this UX Salon event\, we will be networking and discussing current UX topics in groups. After a general welcome and opening remarks\, we will be able to go into breakout rooms and discuss some UX topics and get to know each other. Breakout rooms will depend on attendance. \n6:30 – 6:35 – Attendees join\n6:35- 6:40 – Intro remarks\n6:40 – 7:00 (Question 1 & Breakout rooms)\n7:00 – 7:20 (Question 2 & Breakout rooms)\n7:20 – 7:40 (Question 3 & Breakout rooms)\n7:40 – 8:00 Regroup and chat. Closing remarks
URL:https://digitalnovascotia.com/event/network-with-ux-minded-individuals/
CATEGORIES:Events,Webinar
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