Events
UX Akron is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) user experience community. We host a variety of events supporting the UX community throughout the year.
Our events are free and open to the public, and we do not charge membership fees.
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Upcoming Events
Are We Having Fun Yet? Strategies for A Design Career
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
7:00 PM to 8:15 PM ET [ Online ]
2025 didn’t kill the design career… but the situation does feel so much more challenging. Burnout, constant adaptation, and quiet exhaustion have become part of the job.
In this session, Rodney Echols explores how designers can build resilience, practice shifts in mindset, and practice making work lovable, sustainable, and even enjoyable work again. Expect clarity, energy, and ideas you can actually use Monday morning!
This is an online event.
Other Events of Interest
UX Akron curates events happening in the greater UX community (Akron and beyond) and shares those that may be of interest to our community. Sharing events does not imply endorsement.
How to Build AI-mockups to Showcase Research Recommendations [Online]
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Event by: UX Researcher’s Guild
Speaker Michele Ronsen is a researcher, builder, and founder of Curiosity Tank, where she helps teams turn messy ideas into clear, actionable direction — and increasingly, into things you can actually use.
In this session, she will walk through what it looks like to move from researcher to builder — using real examples from her recent work, including an AI-powered Research Plan Assistant and early-stage product prototypes designed to help teams pressure-test ideas before they build.
Beyond Startup: Speak with Presence [In-Person]
Wednesday, May 20th, 2026
Event by: Bounce Innovation Hub
Great speaking starts before you say a word. This hands-on workshop helps entrepreneurs organize their thoughts, speak more clearly, and present with more confidence in meetings, pitches, videos, and everyday conversations. Participants will leave with a simple speaking framework, stronger delivery habits, and live practice they can apply right away.
Registration fee: $5.00
Connection, Community, and the Future of Work [Online]
Thursday, May 28th, 2026
Event by: Rosenfeld Community
Corporate jobs have conditioned us to divide work life from community. The division of labor disconnects us from meaningful work, from customers, and from each other. Dave Gray, Author of Liminal Thinking and Lou Rosenfeld will open a conversation about the questions we’re holding and what we are learning about connection, community, and the future of work. This will be an informal session. We will kick it off with a few thoughts and open the floor for discussion.
