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In this presentation, which will include a question and answer session, Josephine Giaimo will lead an exploration of the inter- and intra-personal factors associated with perfectionism, generally. She sees perfectionism as a personality aspect associated with giftedness. Josephine will discuss the connection between the UX career path and unidentified giftedness. This will include the positive and negative aspects of perfectionism and how they manifest in a variety of UX-related career paths and situations. She will discuss how perfectionism in the UX field can become a catalyst for self-actualization and humanitarian ideals. She will introduce Dabrowski’s theory as a framework allowing us to see how perfectionism can change in form, depending on one’s level of personal development. Participants will: – Come …

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This hands-on session introduces designs to an emerging workflow that’s transforming design-to-development handoffs: Converting Figma designs directly into functional HTML using AI and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). We’ll start with a brief introduction to MCP, then walk through setting up the file system and Figma integrations with Claude Desktop. You’ll see live demonstrations of configuring Figma’s Dev Mode and watch as Claude Desktop translates real design components into clean, responsive HTML code in real-time. This practical session bridges the gap between design intent and implementation, showing how AI can accelerate prototyping and developer collaboration. Bring your laptop to follow along – no coding experience required, just curiosity and a willingness to explore the future of design workflows. Audience Takeaways …

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Shaping the design experience through individual influences, team structures, and regulatory frameworks. Every product, platform, and policy we interact with is not just the result of creativity and technical expertise, it’s shaped by dynamics purely beyond design principles. Political Design is the unseen framework that determines what gets built, how it functions, and who benefits from it. It exists at the intersection of Individual Values, Team Dynamics, and Industry Culture, where ideas, collective agendas, and industry structures dictate the evolution of technology, business, and daily life. In a world where rules shape reality, Political Design influences everything from the Apps we use to the way financial systems operate. Additionally, the decisions made whether through power, influence, or access will have …

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This presentation explores the concept of humor as a tool for enhancing user experience (UX) within enterprise products. It goes beyond the idea of humor simply eliciting laughter, but rather positions it as a cognitive process that can surprise and delight users, leading to more positive and memorable interactions. What UX professionals will learn: – Attendees will gain a fresh perspective on the role of humor in UX design. – They’ll discover practical strategies for incorporating humor into tooltips, animations, loading icons, and other design elements. – The presentation will showcase real-world examples and discuss the benefits of using humor, such as increased user engagement, improved brand perception, and enhanced task completion rates. Target Audience – This presentation is ideal …

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Good interviews are great: stimulating conversations that spark excitement and end up with someone in a great job. Bad interviews, well, we’ve all been there. Ugh. In this talk, Margo considers Interviewing in Design from both sides of the conversation: the hiring manager looking to fill a role and the candidate trying to get the job. Looking at what each has in common, she delivers practical, tactical wisdom on telling your story, knowing your strengths, and explains the most common mistake that both job seekers and companies make. With strong storytelling, combating bias and always being real, we’ll talk how we can make interviewing in design so, so much better. Margo Stern’s UXPA Webinar June 25, 2025 pdf

Design has the power to shape the world, but when it fails to consider human diversity, it can exclude those most in need. This webinar explores how inclusive design can remove barriers and create equitable experiences for all users, especially those facing neurodivergence, disability, racial discrimination, or socioeconomic disadvantage. Through research and real-world case studies, we will examine how exclusion occurs at each stage of the design process and why centering vulnerable populations leads to better, more innovative solutions. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of inclusion, diversity, equity, and intersectionality — key principles in shaping user experiences that reflect and respect diverse needs. This webinar provides actionable strategies to embed vulnerability into the design process, including empathy mapping, inclusive …

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