UX Design Roundtables 2025

AIGA Dallas welcomes UX Designers and enthusiasts to an engaging evening of roundtable discussions with industry experts. This event is designed to foster meaningful dialogue, personal insights, and valuable connections—whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting your UX journey.

How It Works:

  • Upon arrival, you’ll be assigned a table with a small group of fellow attendees.
  • Moderators will rotate among the tables, leading focused discussions on their areas of expertise.
  • You’ll have the chance to engage with every moderator and topic throughout the evening.

Featured topics and moderators:

  • Career Growth: Advancing from Entry-Level to Leadership | moderated by Michael Diaz, Sr Manager, User Experience Designer at Charles Schwab
  • Portfolio to Interview | moderated by Andrew Han, Staff Product Designer at Shield AI
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration | moderated by Johnny Taboada, Principal Product Designer, Native Apps & Design Systems at Zillow
  • The Business of UX | moderated by Adrienne Guillory, President at Usability Sciences Corporation
  • Conducting UX Research Without a Dedicated Researcher | moderated by John Keese, VP, User Experience at Ryan
  • Recruiting in UX | moderated by Kate Bannister, Founder & CEO at Hive Talent Advisors
  • Branding in UX: Crafting a Cohesive Identity Across Touchpoints | moderated by Ron Brissette, Founder at Morby Create
  • Emerging Technologies and Trends | moderated by Mercedes Johnson, Digital Product Design Consultant at IBM and Founder & CEO at Food Magnet
  • Ethics and Social Responsibility | moderated by Michael Meadows, Co-Founder at Fufu and Grits

Doors open at 6:00 PM for check-in and networking. We encourage you to arrive early to enjoy food and drinks, connect with fellow attendees, and get settled before our sessions begin promptly at 7:00 PM.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and grow with the Dallas UX Design community in a new, more interactive format! Mark your calendars and secure your spot today!


Getting There

Community Beer Co. offers ample free onsite parking for your convenience. However, if you plan to indulge in the wide selection of beers on tap, we highly recommend using a rideshare service. Once you arrive, enter through the first set of double doors on the left to join us.


Accessibility

This venue is fully wheelchair accessible.


An RSVP on LinkedIn or Facebook is not a formal event registration. You must acquire an event ticket via our website to gain access. Your registration constitutes permission to use photos, audio and video recording taken of you at the event for promotional and educational purposes in connection with AIGA, corresponding publications, archives, and online. Ticket rates are based on AIGA membership status at the time of registration. AIGA memberships are non-transferable.

When & Where
Thu, May 22, 2025 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT
Community Beer Co. / Society Spirits & Restaurant
3110 Commonwealth Drive
Dallas, TX 75247