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)

Hi.

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Who am I?

User Experience Architect & CONSULTANT

Speaker, Writer & Story Teller

Alchemist & Beef Jerky Master

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What is User Experience?

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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

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

* RELEVANT

* KNOWLEDGABLE

* INNOVATIVE

UX TRENDS FOR 2016

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solving problems,

not just designing.1.

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flat? no, that’s so yesterday.

#materialdesign 2.

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Ooooh..that’s pretty.

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scroll is the new black. 3.

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responsive design 4.

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screw you arial.

5.

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

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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…

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Is it too late to be awesome?

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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

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Focus + Action = Momentum

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

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Thank You!Q&A