Events
Our events are designed to provide you with ad-hoc training and networking opportunities, connecting you with other designers and industry leaders.
You'll have the chance to learn new techniques, get inspired by the latest design trends, and make valuable connections that can help propel your career forward.
Upcoming events
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Accessibility and Inclusive Design Workshop
Mon, March 4, 2024 | 1 PM EST
Join our live interactive workshop for product & UX designers, where you will:
Learn the basics of accessibility and inclusive design
Discover best practices for evaluating your design accessibility holistically with tools and frameworks
Collaborate with other designers to apply these theories in practice
The workshop will be hosted by Jiani Wang, who is a seasoned product designer at a fintech startup based in London. With a Master of Disability, Design, and Innovation from UCL, Jiani has spearheaded the accessibility audit for an NGO in London and boasts extensive experience in promoting inclusive design practices in the workplace.
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Liftyz Q&A Session: UX / Product Design Job Search in 2024
Thurs, Feb 29, 2024 | 1PM EST
Are you currently searching for a UX or product design job? Are you curious about how tech layoffs and the rise of AI have impacted the job market and how you should navigate these changes?
Join the career coaches and instructors from Liftyz in a virtual Q&A session. They are ready to answer your burning questions and help guide you in your strategy.
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Designing Fin-tech Products
TBC
The rapid evolution of financial technology, or fintech, is dramatically altering the landscape of finance, offering consumers innovative and convenient ways to manage their financial lives. In this dynamic environment, the role of Product Managers and Designers is more crucial than ever. They face the challenge of designing digital experiences that are not only efficient and user-friendly but also secure and trustworthy.This event will delve into the latest trends in fintech, discuss the importance of understanding customer needs and behaviors, and examine how to balance functionality with aesthetics in the digital financial realm.
Past events
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Innovate 48 - 48-hour Product Design Hackathon
Jan 18 - Jan 20, 2024 EDT
We are hosting our first-ever Product Design Hackathon at Liftyz, partnering with the world's largest design community - Design Buddies.
In 48 hours, you will team up with other designers to tackle a design challenge similar to what product designers do at work. You will be provided with data, research insights, and some design materials to work on.
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Presenting Like A Pro
Thurs, Jan 11, 2024 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Embark on a journey to masterful communication with "Presenting Like a Pro," a dynamic workshop designed to transform your public speaking abilities.
This session is led by the accomplished Kristina Volchek, a Senior Product Designer and esteemed Career Coach at Liftyz. Join us and unlock the secrets to compelling presentations that resonate and inspire.
Please note that the event will be hosted in the Liftyz community via Circle Live Stream. To join the event for free, please sign up for a free account at the provided link.
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A Quick Guide To Product Design Metrics
Mon, Dec 4, 2023 | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM EDT
Product Design metrics are indicators that show whether your product design strategy is effective. They allow you to track design changes over time and assess your product's performance dynamically.
In this workshop, we will share principles for measuring metrics, selecting appropriate metrics for different product types, and tools designers can use to track school and work projects.
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University of Waterloo Guest Lecture - How to prepare for UX design job interviews
Wed, Nov 28, 2023 | 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM EDT
This lecture is intended for current students at the University of Waterloo. Janus is bringing us a special coaching session to our UX class, where she breaks down the UX design job interview process and timeline. She'll also share real interview questions and some actionable tips and tricks to help designers prepare for each type of interview.
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Fireside Chat - Working in Big Tech as a Product Designer
Tue, Aug 29, 2023 | 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM EDT
Ever been curious about the life of a product designer in big tech? Join us for a heart-to-heart with industry gems: Lesley Wang from Microsoft, with past experiences at Shopify and Manulife, and Julia Wong, who adds her creative touch to Spotify and once influenced the Windows 11 design. Together, they'll share their journeys, their day-to-day lives, and the qualities tech giants look for when they hire designers.
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Fireside Chat - Launching a UX/Product Design Career
Fri, Aug 4, 2023 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT
Are you interested in becoming a Product/UX designer? If you've been considering a career in product/UX design but aren't sure where to start, we have an exciting event for you! Join us as we invite two seasoned product designers and career coaches from Liftyz to share their inspiring stories of breaking into the field and discuss the various paths to enter the product/UX industry in 2023.
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What you need to know about Web3 as a product / UX designer
Tue, May 23, 2023 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM EDT
Interested in learning more about Web3 and what it's like to design Web3 products? We invited our career coach and senior product designer, Kristina Volchek to share her wisdom with the community. In this webinar, she will be sharing:
- A general explanation of Web3 & Crypto world
- What is the next biggest Web3 community goal
- What do you need to know about crypto as a designer
- How to get started in Web3 as a product/UX designer