Inclusive Design Unleashed

Inclusive Design Unleashed: Amplifying Positive Effects of Accessibility-Centric Approaches workshop led by Annie Hensley and Alex Hiser. When you design with accessibility in mind, the benefits extend far beyond solely people with disabilities. Join us for an inspirational discussion and hands-on session where we’ll explore how designing for specific users transforms the way we approach …

Elevate: Together Digital’s National Conference

Mark your calendars for a transformative experience on October 12th, 2023 at the Summit Hotel in Cincinnati, Ohio. Elevate, Together Digital’s National Conference is a must-attend conference of the year. Join for a day of authentic conversations and invaluable content, all within a community that champions inclusivity and collaboration. From exploring the latest trends in …

GiveBackHack Columbus 2023

GiveBackHack is the launchpad for social innovation in Columbus. Attend to partner up with the community and find the resources to make that idea a reality. We kick off Friday night, where you will meet community members of all backgrounds who are eager to make an impact on the city around them. Anyone can pitch …

Southwest Ohio GiveCamp 2023

GiveCamp is a weekend-long event where software developers, designers, database administrators, project managers and creative professionals donate their time to create software and web-based applications for non-profit organizations. Calling all developers, web and UX designers, project managers and anyone who wants to help! We’re looking for both technical and non-technical volunteers to take on the …

AI Explosion: How to use AI to become a better and more efficient designer

We know AI is going to transform all creative disciplines including design. How? When?. To some it’s scary, to others it’s exciting. At this Cincinnati Design Week workshop, we hope to cut through the hype, the rumors, and exaggerations to inform our fellow creatives about what is real today, what’s coming and how we can …

October UX Hangout

Once a month, on the 2nd Friday at Noon ET, User Experience practitioners from across Ohio hang out on Zoom. We meet each other, share news (e.g., what is happening in local UX communities), and discuss opportunities to collaborate. We work together to solve issues, such as the lack of UX career awareness in K-12. …

Path to Becoming a Tech Writer

The Ohio Society for Technical Communication has a season of online meetings over lunch. October topic: The path to becoming a tech writer – members share their career journey. Registration at zoom.us.

UX + Brew by Toledo Web Professionals

User researchers, interaction designers, information architects, content strategists, human-computer interaction researchers and other User Experience practitioners are invited to hang out in person and talk UX. This is the first UX-focused event by the Toledo Web Professionals in several years, so be sure to join us to catch up with folks you have not seen …

AAF Toledo Happy Hour

Are you a marketing or creative professional in northwest Ohio and want to meet others in the industry? Join the American Advertising Federation Toledo chapter for a networking happy hour where you can sip, mix and mingle with other creatives and make new connections! No registration necessary. All are welcome! See aaftoledo.org for more information.

Executive Storytelling

Executive storytelling is essential to getting buy-in for new ideas, communicating complex concepts, building relationships, and driving change. Join the Cleveland Product Meetup as Justin Hunsaker, Executive Coach & Organizational Consultant at John Polk & Associates, shares The Platinum Rule of Presentations, classic storytelling frameworks, logical frameworks, storyboarding, and more. These vital tools can help …

FutureLAND Community Conversations

Participate in a robust dialogue to shape the vision for FutureLAND The Movement. Two choices on Wednesday, October 25th, learn more and register at eventbrite.com: 12 - 2pm EDT 5 - 7pm EDT    

Toledo Tech Happy Hour

JumpStart Toledo calls tech enthusiasts, developers, startups, designers, and anyone passionate about the intersection of technology and business to join them on October 25th. Build valuable connections, discover exciting tech opportunities, and help bolster Toledo's tech ecosystem. See eventbrite.com for more information and to register.