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Thanks for joining us for UXRConf 2023! You can find all the video recordings here. See you next year!
Monday May 20. 10:10am – 5:00pm PST
Remote and Gallery 308, San Francisco
Art by Grace Ling
Design Buddies began online in April 2020 when Founder Grace Ling wanted to make design friends. Today with a combined audience of 200,000+, we are ready to bring you our first conference as we design our future together!
We are hosting a one day hybrid conference in-person in San Francisco and online. Make new connections, gain new skills, and come back inspired to take your career to the next level!
Topics include: Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Sustainability, Blockchain, Biotech, Space, and more.
Thinking about applying to speak at Design The Future? You should. We encourage everyone, including first-time speakers and early career designers, to put their best ideas forward.
Speaker applications close on Monday February 26th at 11:59 pm PST.
Here are some things you should know before applying to speak at Design The Future:
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In just 30 minutes, gain a working knowledge on topics that inform the form and function of spatial applications, with a particular emphasis on VR. In this talk, Resham will cover a range of topics such as types of 3D models, interaction patterns, technical tools, art direction, locomotion, popular VR applications, ethical considerations, and more — and assess how all of these aspects come together to create seamless experiences within virtual spaces.
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Join the Bezi team for an engaging panel discussion about the world of spatial design within the tech industry. In this session, Bezi will dive into the innovative ways in which leading tech companies in San Francisco are leveraging 3D technology to design for the future. Our panel of industry leaders will share their firsthand experiences and insights, offering valuable perspectives on the strategic integration of spatial design within companies like Google and Meta.
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Join Jennifer as she shares her story about being part of the first team to build Gen AI products at Microsoft. In this talk, Jennifer will dive into the wins, pivots, and learnings along her journey so far, and share some of her key product design and responsible AI principles for anyone pursuing UX design in AI creation products.
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Discover how familiar concepts from the past illuminate the path to crafting great UX experiences in emerging industries including AI, creator economy, blockchain, and more. “To infinity and beyond!” – Buzz Lightyear
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Ever thought about onboarding to a new job in the Metaverse? Or working alongside a bespoke Generative AI assistant in solving complex problems? In this talk, Dylan will discuss the triumphs and challenges of designing enterprise software for the future, along with tips for navigating the unknown to create well-known, effective user experiences.
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As our vehicles become sophisticated computers in a rapidly advancing technological landscape, design acts as the vital link between complex algorithms and user-friendly experiences. From simplifying setup processes, like adaptive cruise control, to addressing challenges in autonomous driving, design ensures that the journey towards safer transportation remains efficient and accessible. With a focus on user-centric design, we’re shaping a future where autonomous vehicles revolutionize transportation while prioritizing safety and usability
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Join a fantastic group of design tools providing financial support to an event that will bolster the careers of thousands of designers.
Design Buddies is the world’s largest design community. We help designers level up through events (online and in-person), job boards, design challenges, content, giveaways, resources, and more.
Design Buddies was founded by Grace Ling.
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A big shout out to our partners at Learners for their support organizing this event. Learners helps companies, creators and communities like ours put on wonderful hybrid learning events.