u, ux and awesomeness - vu women in tech 2016

U, UX and AwesomenessA candid discussion about UX and celebrating our potential.

PRESENTED BY: CHANELLE HENRY (@Chanelle777)

FIND ME AT @CHANELLE777

Who am I?

User Experience Architect & CONSULTANT

Speaker, Writer & Story Teller

Alchemist & Beef Jerky Master


What is User Experience?


UX Methodology

“Design creates stories, and stories create memorable experiences, and great experiences have this innate ability to

change the way in which we view our world.”

— CHRISTIAN SAYLOR


People are starting to talk more about UX. We must stay:

* RELEVANT

* KNOWLEDGABLE

* INNOVATIVE

UX TRENDS FOR 2016


solving problems,

not just designing.1.


flat? no, that’s so yesterday.

#materialdesign 2.


Ooooh..that’s pretty.


scroll is the new black. 3.


responsive design 4.


screw you arial.

5.


stop bugging me. (sticky vs. slippy)6.


ux as a strategy? noooice. 7.

UX has come a long way

and is not going anywhere.

BARRIERS INTO STEM FIELDS AGEISM, RACISM, SEXISM, NEPOTISM, OH MY…


Is it too late to be awesome?


What is awesome?

“Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.”

— BRENÉ BROWN

“When you are content to be simply yourself and don’t compare or compete, everyone

will respect you.”

— LAO TZO, TAO TE CHING

WHAT IS HOLDING YOU BACK? THE THINGS THAT SUCK US DRY


Focus + Action = Momentum

LET’S TAKE ACTION NOW THIS IS YOUR TIME TO EXPLORE WITHIN


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Thank You!Q&A

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