BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//Calagator//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:Calagator METHOD:PUBLISH VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20150308T020000 RDATE:20150308T020000 RDATE:20160313T020000 RDATE:20170312T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 RDATE:20200308T020000 RDATE:20210314T020000 RDATE:20220313T020000 RDATE:20230312T020000 RDATE:20240310T020000 RDATE:20250309T020000 RDATE:20260308T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20151101T020000 RDATE:20151101T020000 RDATE:20161106T020000 RDATE:20171105T020000 RDATE:20181104T020000 RDATE:20191103T020000 RDATE:20201101T020000 RDATE:20211107T020000 RDATE:20221106T020000 RDATE:20231105T020000 RDATE:20241103T020000 RDATE:20251102T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150310T013329Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150318T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150318T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150310T013329Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150310T013329Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250468031 DESCRIPTION:Rob Wilcox\, Emerging Technology Design &\; Product Consul tant\, will give a talk entitled "\;Journey to the Heart of the Grid : User Experience Research on Wind and Solar Integration into the Electr ic Power System."\; \;\n \;\nThe North American electric grid is one of the most complex systems that has ever been designed. It is hi ghly reliable\, but it takes about the same time for a section of the gr id to crash as does an airplane. The cause is almost always the same - h uman error and deficient situational awareness. \;\n \;\nRob and h is team had the opportunity to engage in user experience research for a new grid system for a wholesale utility company in the U.S. The areas th ey identified for critical focus were the customer experience and the us er experience of the grid control staff who would use the system. \;\ n \;\nContextual inquiry uncovered some long- and immediate-term conc erns\, some of which they were able to address from a design standpoint\ , and others that will require significant future work for the electric utility sector to solve. \;\n \;\nRob will give a brief introduct ion to the problem space and research findings. He will also discuss res earch personas\, mental models\, and learnings from the research process including organizational culture and barriers\, regulatory and technica l challenges\, and working with stakeholders. \;\n \;\nAbout Portl and Design Research Group \;\n \;\nThe Portland Design Research Gr oup is a multidisciplinary networking group focused on the role of resea rch in the design of products\, services and systems in business\, gover nment and non-profits. We welcome perspectives from all disciplines\, in cluding human-computer interaction\, design\, market research\, the soci al sciences\, and others. Meetings will be held every other month at The Art Institute of Portland\, and will include speakers\, panel discussio ns\, workshops\, and other events\, with opportunities to network and di scuss relevant topics with fellow research professionals. \;\n\n\nTa gs: ux\, UX research\, design research\n\nImported from: http://calagato r.org/events/1250468031 SUMMARY:Portland Design Research Group LOCATION:The Art Institute of Portland - Open Space: 1122 NW Davis St\, P ortland OR 97209 US SEQUENCE:4 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170705T174234Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170727T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170727T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170705T174234Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20170705T174234Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472164 DESCRIPTION:We'll be reading and discussing Val Head's book\, Designing I nterface Animations: Meaningful Motion for User Experience.  The author will join the discussion\, digitally\, around 6:30. http://rosenfeldmedi a.com/books/designing-interface-animation/ http://amzn.to/2tfBSiB \; \n \;\n \;\nPlease read Puppet Labs' Event Code of Conduct below: Event Code of Conduct Exhibitors\, speakers\, sponsors\, staff and all o ther attendees at events organized by Puppet Labs (PuppetConf\, Puppet C amps\, training classes\, and others) or held at Puppet Labs facilities are subject to these Community Guidelines and Code of Conduct. We are de dicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone\, and we do not tolerate harassment of participants in any form. We ask you to be considerate of others and behave professionally and respectfully to all other participants. Remember that sexual language and imagery is not ap propriate for any event venue\, including talks. Participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refun d at the discretion of the organizers or Puppet Labs staff members. Hara ssment includes offensive verbal comments related to gender\, gender ide ntity or expression\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appeara nce\, body size\, race\, religion\, sexual images in public spaces\, rea l or implied violence\, intimidation\, oppression\, stalking\, following \, harassing photography or recording\, sustained disruption of talks or other events\, inappropriate physical contact\, and unwelcome sexual at tention. Participants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply immediately. If a participant engages in harassing behavior\, the event organizers may take any action they deem appropriate\, includi ng warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no refund. If y ou are being harassed\, notice that someone else is being harassed\, or have any other concerns\, please contact a member of the event staff imm ediately. Event staff will be happy to help participants address concern s. All reports will be treated as confidential. We strongly encourage yo u to address your issues privately with any of our staff members who are organizing the event. We encourage you to avoid disclosing information about the incident until the staff have had sufficient time in which to address the situation. Please also keep in mind that public shaming can be counter-productive to building a strong community. We do not condone nor participate in such actions. We value your attendance. If you cannot find a member of the event staff or are not comfortable contacting one of the staff\, you can alternatively contact [masked]\, Kara Sowles (kar a at puppetlabs.com) or Nathan Rawlins [masked] or nathan.rawlins at pup petlabs.com). We expect all participants to follow these rules at all ev ent venues and related social events.\n\nTags: meetup:event=241326622\, meetup:group=UX-Book-Club-PDX\, information architecture\, interaction d esign\, user experience\, usability\, Service Design\, ux design\, new p roduct development: software & tech\, ui design\, experience design\, UX research\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250472164 URL:https://www.meetup.com/UX-Book-Club-PDX/events/241326622/ SUMMARY:UX Book Club: PDX - Designing Interface Animations | Val Head LOCATION:Puppet: 308 SW 2nd Ave.\, 5th Floor\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180226T000700Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180329T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180329T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180226T000700Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180226T000700Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473310 DESCRIPTION:We'll discuss Brett Harned's recent book\, Project Management For Humans: Helping People Get Things Done. The author will join the di scussion for Q+A\, remotely\, around 6:00. You can purchase a copy of th e book at Amazon(https://www.amazon.com/Project-Management-Humans-Helpin g-People/dp/1933820519) or Rosenfeld Media(http://rosenfeldmedia.com/boo ks/project-management-for-humans/). About the book: Project management—i t’s not just about following a template or using a tool\, but rather dev eloping personal skills and intuition to find a method that works for ev eryone. Whether you’re a designer or a manager\, Project Management for Humans will help you estimate and plan tasks\, scout and address issues before they become problems\, and communicate with and hold people accou ntable. About the author: Brett Harned is a digital project management c onsultant\, coach\, and community advocate from Philadelphia\, PA. His w ork focuses on solving issues that are important to organizations who wa nt to produce quality digital projects in harmony. He loves to build pro cesses and communication tactics that work not only for projects\, but f or the people involved in them. Prior to starting his consultancy\, he w as Vice President of Project Management for Happy Cog. In that role\, he mentored a team of PMs and managed projects for companies like Zappos\, MTV\, and Monotype. Brett began blogging about his adventures in projec t management at brettharned.com when he realized that there was a void i n the industry for people in the digital PM role. He has had the privile ge to speak at various events internationally and has written for widely read industry websites and publications. One of the most satisfying pro jects of Brett's career has been building a global All participants must read and abide by Puppet Labs' Event Code of Conduct below: Event Code of Conduct Exhibitors\, speakers\, sponsors\, staff and all other attend ees at events organized by Puppet Labs (PuppetConf\, Puppet Camps\, trai ning classes\, and others) or held at Puppet Labs facilities are subject to these Community Guidelines and Code of Conduct. We are dedicated to providing a harassment-free experience for everyone\, and we do not tole rate harassment of participants in any form. We ask you to be considerat e of others and behave professionally and respectfully to all other part icipants. Remember that sexual language and imagery is not appropriate f or any event venue\, including talks. Participants violating these rules may be sanctioned or expelled from the event without a refund at the di scretion of the organizers or Puppet Labs staff members. Harassment incl udes offensive verbal comments related to gender\, gender identity or ex pression\, sexual orientation\, disability\, physical appearance\, body size\, race\, religion\, sexual images in public spaces\, real or implie d violence\, intimidation\, oppression\, stalking\, following\, harassin g photography or recording\, sustained disruption of talks or other even ts\, inappropriate physical contact\, and unwelcome sexual attention. Pa rticipants asked to stop any harassing behavior are expected to comply i mmediately. If a participant engages in harassing behavior\, the event o rganizers may take any action they deem appropriate\, including warning the offender or expulsion from the event with no refund. If you are bein g harassed\, notice that someone else is being harassed\, or have any ot her concerns\, please contact a member of the event staff immediately. E vent staff will be happy to help participants address concerns. All repo rts will be treated as confidential. We strongly encourage you to addres s your issues privately with any of our staff members who are organizing the event. We encourage you to avoid disclosing information about the i ncident until the staff have had sufficient time in which to address the situation. Please also keep in mind that public shaming can be counter- productive to building a strong community. We do not condone nor partici pate in such actions. We value your attendance. If you cannot find a mem ber of the event staff or are not comfortable contacting one of the staf f\, you can alternatively contact [masked]\, Kara Sowles (kara at puppet labs.com) or Nathan Rawlins [masked] or nathan.rawlins at puppetlabs.com ). We expect all participants to follow these rules at all event venues and related social events.\n\nTags: meetup:event=248144508\, meetup:grou p=UX-Book-Club-PDX\, information architecture\, interaction design\, use r experience\, usability\, Service Design\, ux design\, new product deve lopment: software & tech\, ui design\, experience design\, UX research\n \nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250473310 URL:https://www.meetup.com/UX-Book-Club-PDX/events/248144508/ SUMMARY:UX Book Club: PDX - Project Management For Humans | Brett Harned LOCATION:Puppet: 308 SW 2nd Ave.\, 5th Floor\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180626T175928Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180628T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180628T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180626T175928Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180626T175928Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250473944 DESCRIPTION:ResearchOps\, an outgrowth of DesignOps\, is a new and fast-g rowing field focused on managing research at scale and reducing operatio nal inefficiencies. The ResearchOps Community (https://researchops.commu nity) is now 700+ strong. \;\n \;\nSince its creation\, the Slack Community has become a place for people from all walks of research and d esign life to exchange ideas\, know-how\, and\, yes\, frustrations\, abo ut the running of research teams and projects. \;\n \;\nThe Resear chOps Community is running a series of global workshops to produce some kind of actionable framework for ResearchOps\, and we're representing te am USA with this workshop in Portland! \;\n \;\nAnything that we ( and the global community) produce out of the workshops will be open-sour ce: made by all who take part\, shared back to you\, and free to use. 3\;\n \;\nSome of the questions we’d like to explore are: \;\n \;\n1. What do you think ResearchOps includes? \;\n2. What research o perational challenges have you experienced? \;\n3. What are your oper ational successes\, if any? \;\n4. Where do you see opportunities to improve research operations in your organization? \;\n5. What should our Community do for its members? \;\n \;\nIf there are questions you’d like to explore in addition to these let us know and we’ll make ti me for them! \;\n \;\nLearn more about the global workshop series here: https://medium.com/researchops-community/researchops-community-a-s eries-of-global-workshops-d48058ece814 \;\n \;\nAGENDA \;\n5:30 pm: Networking \;\n6:00pm: Welcome\, workshop overview \;\n6:30pm: Explore ResearchOps and share stories (we’ll take breaks) \;\n8:15pm : Wrap-up\, next steps \;\n \;\nComplimentary food and drinks will be provided!\n\nTags: UX research\n\nImported from: http://calagator.or g/events/1250473944 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/what-is-researchops-portland-or-workshop -tickets-47031596772 SUMMARY:What Is ResearchOps? Workshop LOCATION:Epicodus: 400 Southwest 6th Avenue\, Portland OR 97204 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200305T175157Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200422T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200422T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200305T175157Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20200305T175157Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250476941 DESCRIPTION:When it comes to selling yourself and your work\, it can be a daunting task. Learn from the experts at Cvent how you can apply storyt elling skills to your UX portfolio--even if you are just starting out. & #13\;\n \;\nWe'll discuss what makes a portfolio stand out\, the keys to building one from scratch\, and common pitfalls to avoid. \;\n&# 13\;\nThen we'll break out into small groups for individual portfolio re views with experienced UX leaders in Product Design\, Content Strategy\, and User Research. \;\n \;\nCome prepared with your own portfoli o in any of those disciplines\, or listen in as we work through how to m ake a portfolio shine. \;\n \;\nThis event is part of Design Week Portland.\n\nTags: design\, ux\, ux design\, product design\, ux writing \, UX research\, UX Portfolio\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/eve nts/1250476941 URL:https://designportland.org/festival/2020/schedule/amplify-your-ux-por tfolio SUMMARY:Amplify Your UX Portfolio (Design Week Portland) LOCATION:Cvent: 308 SW 2nd Ave #200\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230105T224102Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230126T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230126T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230105T224102Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230105T224102Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480137 DESCRIPTION:Join Portland Design Thinkers for an evening with Tony Salvad or discussing: Catalytic Factor Analysis. \;\n \;\nMany (most?) of our design-research methods are designed for point-problems that demand point solutions. All good. But not so good when those methods are appli ed to complex problems. \;\n \;\nCatalytic Factor Analysis is a me thod designed to address complex sociotechnical challenges through a str uctured conversation with the crowd. This technique specifically creates a means for both characterizing wicked socio-technical problems and ide ntifying the focus areas to transform the system toward a resolution. Th e result is the ability to focus resources – state\, civil\, and institu tional\, political\, entrepreneurial\, and educational – on those cataly tic factors to transform the system. I will use several examples from re cent work to illustrate the method.\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux design\, UX research\, problem solving\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250480137 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/290329373?utm_ medium=referral&utm_campaign=share-btn_savedevents_share_modal&utm_sourc e=link SUMMARY:Catalytic Factor Analysis: A New Method for Addressing Wicked Pro blems LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230119T150232Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230130T170000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230130T160000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230119T150232Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230119T150232Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480185 DESCRIPTION:Join us for a student-led presentation by the University of O regon’s Senior Product Design Research class. The online event will reve al the results of a collaboration between PDT’s Advisors (Deb Mrazek\, J ohn Furukawa\, Colin Bay\, and Herman D’Hooge) and the UO students. \ ;\n \;\nThe students engaged in a research sprint with their PDT Advi sors to uncover valuable insights about PDT’s member community and ecosy stem. Over five days\, students practiced primary and secondary research \, including interviews with members. The four student teams will presen t their findings to the PDT community for feedback. \;\n \;\nEach team will present its research findings to the PDT online community via Zoom on Monday\, January 30th\, from 4 pm-5 pm PST.\n\nTags: portland de sign thinkers\, ux design\, UX research\, problem solving\, uo\, communi ty\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480185 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/290882161/ SUMMARY:PDT & University of Oregon present: Cultivating Collaboration LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230131T004419Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230223T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230223T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230131T004419Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230131T004419Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480232 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers is happy to announce an evening with Dan Self and the Science of Storytelling: How the Brain Fires on Story. \;\n \;\n100\,000 years of human reliance on story has rewired th e human brain to think in story terms and story structure to make sense and create meaning out of events and others’ actions. \;\n \;\nMea ning…Cells that fire together wire together. \;\nAnd\, this evolution ary predisposition is reinforced by the dominant use of story throughout childhood. \;\n \;\nSo what does this mean for all of us? How can we use this knowledge to create memorable stories? And how can we use o ur predisposition to turn everything that enters through sensory input i nto story for engagement? \;\n \;\n \;\nAbout Dan Self: \;\n Story first. Story always. I've spent most of my working life or what is known as "\;a career"\; thinking about\, studying\, and uncover ing the importance of story. \;\n \;\nAnd in the pursuit of discov ering the importance of story\, I've explored many different job paths t hat have revealed some important aspects of the brain on story. \;\n& #13\;\nBottom line? I'm not a neurologist\, but I've played one on TV\, and that's my story and I'm sticking with it.\n\nTags: portland design t hinkers\, ux design\, UX research\, problem solving\, storytelling\n\nIm ported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480232 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/291204382/ SUMMARY:Science of Storytelling: How the Brain Fires on Story LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230309T160414Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230323T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230323T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230309T160414Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230309T160414Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480330 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers invites you to join us for an evenin g with Charles Buchwald: Growing Design Ethics \;\n \;\nCharles ha s been designing\, inventing and making in a variety of industries acros s North America. He's led a wide array of efforts\, from online learning to AR/VR museums to digital banking perks\, for clients including BMW\, Pillsbury\, the government of British Columbia and Televisa. Among othe r current projects\, he's growing a design ethics community group in one of the country's largest UX design studios\, at U.S. Bank. \;\n \ ;\nThis talk will discuss the intersection of design\, ethics\, and four related topics: behavioral science\, data science\, personalization at scale\, and inclusive design - And what this has to do with making sandw iches.\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux design\, UX research\, eth ical design\, inclusive\, behavioral science\n\nImported from: http://ca lagator.org/events/1250480330 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/291983028/ SUMMARY:Portland Design Thinkers presents Charles Buchwald: Growing Desig n Ethics LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230504T153412Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230518T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230518T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230504T153412Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230504T153412Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480516 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers is excited to invite you to our firs t 2023 in-person event of the year. Join us in person on May 18th\, 5:30 -7:00p and meet your fellow PDTers! Light nibbles and drinks will be pro vided. \;\n \;\n**Space is limited\, so please register early!**&# 13\;\n \;\n \;\n**EVENT FAQ** \;\n \;\n**Q: What is the in-p erson event capacity?** \;\nA: 50 \;\n \;\n**Q: Is the space AD A accessible?** \;\nA: Yes \;\n \;\n**Q: Will there be food and drink at this event?** \;\nA: Yes. \;\n \;\n**Q: What is the p arking situation?** \;\nA: The building has a large\, free parking lo t. \;\n \;\n**Q: Is there any special information that might help me find the entrance?** \;\nA: The main entrance is clearly visible f rom the outside near the building address\, the doors are secured but wi ll remain open until 6p for event arrival. Event time 5:30-7p\, 2nd floo r. \;\n \;\n**Q: Is there secured bike parking?** \;\nA: There is a bike rack by the picnic table. \;\n \;\n**Q: Should I conside r using public transportation?** \;\nA: The building is on the 56 bus route. \;\n \;\n**Q: Can I bring my dog?** \;\nA: Sadly\, no.\ n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux\, UX research\, professional netw orking\, community building\, product design\n\nImported from: http://ca lagator.org/events/1250480516 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/293193387/ SUMMARY:Meet your fellow Portland Design Thinkers in person! LOCATION:Oregon First\, Realtors®: 6600 SW 92nd Ave\, Portland OR 97223 U nited States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230523T200010Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230622T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230622T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230523T200010Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230523T200010Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480530 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers is excited to announce an evening wi th Todd Harple - From Silos to Synergy: An Anthropologist's Journey in B ridging Methodologies for Collaborative Design \;\n \;\nOver the c ourse of two decades\, Todd has adapted his toolkit of methods to suit t he audiences\, challenges\, resources\, and desired outcomes of specific projects. With experience and time\, he moved from rejecting Design Thi nking to embracing it\, to relegating elements of it to a part of a mult i- (or anti-disciplinary) collaborative toolkit. This talk will illustra te with examples from Todd's work in consumer electronics\, fashion\, fi tness\, health and sports how his approach to collaborative design has e volved.\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux design\, UX research\, pr oblem solving\, collaboration\, innovation\n\nImported from: http://cala gator.org/events/1250480530 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/293590331/ SUMMARY:From Silos to Synergy: An Anthropologist's Journey in Bridging Me thodologies for Collaborative Design LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230612T191552Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230711T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230711T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230612T191552Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230612T191552Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480555 DESCRIPTION:**Portland Design Thinkers is excited to announce a SPECIAL E VENT with The New Rules For Work!** \;\n \;\nYou’re invited to par ticipate in an experimental meeting designed to test how a meeting’s loc ation and technology impact meeting results. \;\n \;\nBy participa ting in this experiment\, you can help answer questions about when group s should meet in person and how to have the best possible meeting experi ence no matter where you might be. You may also experience new meeting t echniques and technology that you can use in your work. \;\n \;\nI f you agree to participate\, here’s how it will work. \;\n \;\n-Pl ease join the ZOOM call up to 10 minutes early. You will spend the first 15 minutes filling out a consent form and completing a brief survey. 3\;\n-The group will then participate in a 60-minute creative problem-so lving meeting. Your goal is to identify two or three quality responses t o a complex challenge. -A meeting leader will guide you through a pre-sc ripted process. \;\n-Following the 60-minute meeting\, you will compl ete a post-meeting survey about your experience. \;\n-In addition to the surveys\, researchers will collect audio-video recordings for furthe r analysis. You must be 18 years or older to participate and consent to the audio-video recording. \;\n \;\nNote: because this is an inter active workshop\, the event is limited to the first 30 people. If your r egistration status changes\, please update in MeetUp\, in case there are others on the waitlist. \;\n \;\nFor more information about The N ew Rules for Work can be found on their website: https://newrulesforwork .com \;\n \;\nIf you have any questions or would like to join the PDT Slack you can do so at this link: https://bit.ly/2JuQ2V6 \n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux design\, UX research\, problem solving\n\n Imported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480555 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/294086867/ SUMMARY:The New Rules For Work Interactive Workshop LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230623T162732Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230720T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230720T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230623T162732Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230623T162732Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480572 DESCRIPTION:**Portland Design Thinkers is thrilled to announce an evening with April Reissmann\; Sketchnoting 101: Intro to Visual Thinking for D esign Thinkers.** \;\n \;\nSketchnoting isn't art. It's communicat ion. \;\n \;\nAccessible\, visual communication focused on clarity and transferring of knowledge quickly and efficiently. It’s a skill tha t can benefit everyone and brings joy to those who see and create sketch notes. As Design Thinkers\, we often have to communicate how and why thi s seemingly "\;unorthodox"\; method of problem-solving is so eff ective. Visual thinking can help win over your audience and get their bu y-in sooner and with more dedication to the process. So grab a paper and pen and join this **hands-on session** to get started sketchnoting and learn how visual thinking can benefit your communication\, work\, and ov erall life (for real!).\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux design\, UX research\, problem solving\, visual communication\n\nImported from: h ttp://calagator.org/events/1250480572 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/294048397/ SUMMARY:Sketchnoting 101: Intro to Visual Thinking for Design Thinkers LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230724T192348Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230810T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230810T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230724T192348Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250626T202627Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480616 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers are thrilled to announce another Roo ftop Happy Hour! Join us for lively conversation\, networking\, and real \, live\, face-to-face time with your fellow Design Thinkers! \;\n 3\;\nFood and beverage provided. Please RSVP and also let us know if you r plans change\, so we can plan accordingly. \;\n \;\n**Accessibil ity**: Elevator that includes roof access and the bathrooms are ADA acce ssible \;\n \;\n**Parking**: Free two-hour parking is located arou nd the building on Stark St\, 9th Ave\, Sandy Blvd\, etc. \;\n \;\ nPlease be advised that photographs will be taken at the event for use o n the website\, our social media\, and PDT-related publications. By ente ring this event\, you consent to the PDT photographing and using your im age and likeness. \;\n \;\nPDT is a volunteer-run organization\, a nd as you can imagine\, organizing events can be expensive. We rely on s ponsors and donations to help us offset these costs. \;\n \;\nIf y ou're able to contribute\, we will be collecting cash donations at the e vent. We suggest a $10 cash donation\, but we're grateful for any amount that you're willing to donate. \;\n \;\nIf you have any questions or would like to join the **PDT Slack** you can do so at this link: htt ps://bit.ly/2JuQ2V6\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux\, UX research \, professional networking\, community building\, product design\n\nImpo rted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480616 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/295012030/ SUMMARY:Portland Design Thinkers Rooftop Happy Hour LOCATION:Fresh Consulting 811 SE Stark St #300\, Portland\, OR 97214: fal se SEQUENCE:37 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230814T183020Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230907T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230907T170000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230814T183020Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230814T183020Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480653 DESCRIPTION:Ignite your design thinking with a twist of spontaneity in a **"\;Virtual Improv Shenanigans for Design Thinkers"\;** session brought to you by Portland Design Thinkers. \;\n \;\nJoin us for an electrifying online experience where creativity meets unpredictabilit y. Led by seasoned improviser and consultant\, Kat Kojic of Hello Gorgeo us\, this session blends laughter and innovative challenges to enhance y our adaptability\, ideation\, and collaboration skills. Get ready to bre ak free from the ordinary\, improvise with fellow designers\, and fuel y our imagination in unexpected ways! \;\n \;\n5 pm (NOTE\, this ev ent will start earlier than many of our events)\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux design\, UX research\, problem solving\, improv\, design thinking\, creativity\, collaboration\n\nImported from: http://calagator .org/events/1250480653 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/295394071/ SUMMARY:Virtual Improv Shenanigans for Design Thinkers LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230908T225757Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231012T183000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231012T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230908T225757Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20230908T225757Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480683 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers is thrilled to announce our next eve nt with Damon Gaumont: Turning Empathy into Action – This Is How Digital Products Attain True Success \;\n \;\nTurning empathy into action in digital product experiences is crucial for creating products that re sonate with users\, provide value\, and foster positive relationships be tween users and businesses. It not only leads to better user satisfactio n but also contributes to the success and reputation of the product and the company behind it. In this talk\, Damon will cover why it is so impo rtant\, various methods to achieve it\, how to measure it\, and how to e nsure it is continually improved. \;\n \;\nAbout our speaker: \ ;\nDamon currently guides brands accountably through the creation of dig ital experiences by tapping his extensive background and expertise in br and building\, creative strategy\, and experience design. His belief tha t all brand extensions start best with a clearly articulated vision is t he first step in an accountable process that culminates with beautifully usable and inherently humanized branded digital experiences. \;\n 3\;\nIf you have any questions or would like to join the PDT Slack you c an do so at this link: https://bit.ly/2JuQ2V6 \;\n \;\nPDT is a v olunteer-run organization\, and as you can imagine\, organizing events c an be expensive. We rely on sponsors and donations to help us offset the se costs. If you would like to help\, we accept donations through Venmo @PortlandDesignThinkers.\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux\, UX res earch\, community building\, product design\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250480683 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/295445595/ SUMMARY:Turning Empathy into Action – This Is How Digital Products Attain True Success LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231031T160602Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231130T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231130T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231031T160602Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231031T160602Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480758 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers is thrilled to announce our next eve nt with Neal Moore: Can we design a warning system for democracy? \;\ n \;\nIndividual changes gradually add up to something bigger\; but i n a multivariate world\, how are we assessing and communicating gradual evolution of the big picture\, and are we instilling urgency and directi on with our storytelling? \;\n \;\nIn the 50’s\, The Bulletin of T he Atomic Scientists unveiled the Doomsday Clock to galvanize attention to the threat of nuclear war\; more recently they’ve attempted to alert people against other existential threats like climate change. \;\n 3\;\nThe US has seen troubling developments in politics and society\, le ading to concern across a political spectrum that we are either heading toward authoritarianism or already in it. We’ll explore the challenge of designing a “Doomsday Clock” for democracy. \;\n \;\n \;\n \;\nIf you have any questions or would like to join the PDT Slack you ca n do so at this link: https://bit.ly/2JuQ2V6 \;\n \;\nPDT is a vol unteer-run organization\, and as you can imagine\, organizing events can be expensive. We rely on sponsors and donations to help us offset these costs. If you would like to help\, we accept donations through Venmo @P ortlandDesignThinkers.\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux design\, U X research\, ethical design\, inclusive\, behavioral science\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250480758 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/297070645/ SUMMARY:Can we design a warning system for democracy? LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240103T173134Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240111T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240111T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240103T173134Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240103T173134Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480881 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers is thrilled to announce our next eve nt with Jim Kalbach\, AI Joins The Team: Integrating AI Into Research 3\;\n \;\nExplore the dynamic relationship between the Jobs to be Don e (JTBD) framework and AI in research with renowned industry expert Jim Kalbach. Investigate the pivotal role of AI tools\, including ChatGPT\, in refining target jobs\, generating comprehensive job maps\, and swiftl y grasping unfamiliar fields. AI can improve efficiency but also learn f rom Jim about the importance of understanding its limitations. \;\n&# 13\;\nJoin Jim Kalbach on this insightful journey as he expertly guides you through the powerful synergy between JTBD and AI\, empowering resear chers to seamlessly transition from a blank page to deeper validation an d innovation when AI becomes a part of the team. \;\n \;\n \;\n About our speaker: \;\nJim Kalbach is a noted author\, speaker\, and instructor in innovation\, design\, and the future of work. He is curren tly Chief Evangelist at Mural\, the leading online whiteboard. \;\n&# 13\;\nJim is the author of several books: Designing Web Navigation (O’Re illy\, 2007)\, Mapping Experiences\, 2nd Ed. (O’Reilly\, 2020)\, and The Jobs To Be Done Playbook (Rosenfeld\, 2020). In 2023 he co-authored Col laborative Intelligence (Wiley\, 2023) with Mariano Battan. Jim is also the Co-founder and Principal at the JTBD Toolkit\, an online resource wi th learning\, trainings\, and content.\n\nTags: portland design thinkers \, ux design\, UX research\, problem solving\, AI\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250480881 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/298019696/ SUMMARY:AI Joins The Team: Integrating AI Into Research LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240312T175838Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240330 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240328 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240312T175838Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240312T175838Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480996 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Thursday\, March 28\, 2024 at 5:30pm thr ough Friday\, March 29\, 2024 at 7pm.\n\nDescription:\nJoin us for an in sightful panel discussion at the next Portland Design Thinkers event\, e xploring **Surprises and Speed bumps When Practicing Design Thinking**.& #13\;\n \;\nAs a design-thinker\, you might often find yourself colla borating with individuals who may not fully understand the value of your approach. How do you effectively advocate for design thinking and demon strate its impact on your projects and organization? Learn from seasoned experts on how to thrive (or survive) in a dynamic\, multi-function wor kplace. Whether you're an experienced pro or just starting out\, bring y our questions and gain valuable strategies to adapt\, innovate\, and lea d. \;\n \;\n \;\nMeet the panel: \;\n \;\n**Shashi Jain** : Shashi Jain is a Technologist\, Entrepreneur\, and Teacher who believe s in the power of deep-tech literacy and youth entrepreneurship. He bega n his journey at Intel incubating frontier technology into new business models\, with partners. Over the course of 24 years\, he’s delivered con cepts in AI\, the Internet of Things\, Mixed Reality\, Space\, Healthcar e\, Additive Manufacturing\, and Blockchain. He’s been mentor to deep te ch startups (orbital observation\, silicon photonics) and has sponsored translational research in AI for Space applications with NASA Frontier D evelopment Lab. He currently serves as Principal at the Portland Seed Fu nd\, advising and evaluating deep tech startups. When he’s not dreaming about quantum computers and neuroscience (in space)\, you’ll find him te aching innovation and entrepreneurship to high school students through T iE Young Entrepreneurs and serving on the Board of Directors at the Ever green Aviation and Space Museum. Shashi is also the author of “Creating Unstoppable Innovation” (coming in 2024) \;\n \;\n**Jamie Sherman* *: Jamie Sherman\, PhD is a cultural anthropologist and user experience researcher. She has been working in the technology and UX space since 20 12 when she was fortunate to join Intel\, working on a range of existing and emerging technologies from virtual reality to gaming\, content crea tion\, and AI. Today she is Principal UX Researcher at ESRI focusing the UX of data and analytics in Geographic Information Systems. \;\n \;\n**Mike Premi**: Mike Premi is an accomplished professional with a tr ack record of success in sales and business development leadership\, hea lthcare product management\, and product marketing. With extensive exper ience in managing clinical trials of new technology solutions and drivin g global service innovation\, Mike has cultivated strategic partnerships with prominent organizations such as the VA\, American Medical Associat ion\, and American Pharmacists Association. His contributions extend bey ond corporate realms\, with multiple patents issued in healthcare softwa re. As a co-founder of a healthcare startup business at Intel\, Mike led partnerships with the AMA and APhA\, resulting in the acquisition by a market segment leader. Transitioning to his third career\, following rol es as a US Naval Officer and Intel Business Development Leader\, Mike's passion lies in leveraging computer technology to improve lives. He is c urrently dedicated to enhancing the lives of US Military Veterans throug h his work with SoldierStrong.org. \;\n \;\n**Paul Sorenson**: Wit h over 40 years of Human Factors Engineering/UX Research experience and a background that includes roles at Facebook\, IBM\, Lockheed\, Hewlett Packard\, and Intel\, Paul Sorenson is an expert in user experience rese arch. Specializing in user-centered\, mixed-methods research\, Paul's re cent focus has been hand-held\, wearable\, and augmented/mixed reality t echnology and products. His expertise in experimental design\, sensory p erception\, cognition\, and human factors engineering has significantly influenced multi-sensory experience research and design.\n\nTags: portla nd design thinkers\, ux\, UX research\, professional networking\, commun ity building\, product design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/eve nts/1250480996 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/299335711/ SUMMARY:Surprises and Speed bumps When Practicing Design Thinking LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240403T201211Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240420 DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240418 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240403T201211Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240403T201211Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481031 DESCRIPTION:This event runs from Thursday\, April 18\, 2024 at 5:30pm thr ough Friday\, April 19\, 2024 at 7pm.\n\nDescription:\nPortland Design T hinkers is thrilled to host our next speaker **Nandini Nayak: Herding th e Cats with Service Blueprinting.** \;\n \;\nIn any human experien ce-centered program\, bringing vision to optimized execution requires co ntinuous cross-functional alignment and collaboration\, which often fall s apart! Nan will discuss how she has used Service Blueprinting as a key framework to drive alignment in complex organizations. You will learn h ow UX and Service Design are complementary\, the difference between jour ney mapping and service blueprinting\, and why it is important to take a systems view to be a successful design professional. \;\n \;\n**A bout our speaker:** \;\nNan is an experienced Digital Strategy and Tr ansformation leader with a Human-Centered mindset. She has spent a caree r at Hewlett Packard and Accenture driving strategic design programs and practices serving audiences across industry segments. Nan holds a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux\, UX res earch\, professional networking\, community building\, Service Design\n\ nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481031 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/300194763/ SUMMARY:Herding the Cats with Service Blueprinting LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240617T150931Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240711T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240711T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240617T150931Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240617T150931Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481117 DESCRIPTION:The Portland Design Thinkers are happy to announce our next e vent with **Stacey Murphy\, Regenerative Design: From Vision to Reality* *. \;\n \;\nCan your product\, service\, or corporation actively r estore ecosystems and communities on the other side of the globe? Discov er how to apply the holistic principles of Regenerative Design for you a nd your team to achieve the positive impact you desire. \;\n \;\nT ap into the regenerative mindset that’s not only helping the planet but also disrupting a $17 trillion market. You’ll enjoy mind-boggling real-w orld solutions that sound like science fiction. \;\n \;\n**About o ur speaker**: \;\nStacey Murphy is an award-winning serial entreprene ur\, impact investor\, architect\, engineer\, and the Founder of Dreamin g Earth\, an architectural venture capital studio with the Earthshot of growing buildings by 2030. \;\n \;\nStacey incubates startups focu sed on Regenerative Materials and systems in architecture and constructi on innovation. Her experience starting BK Farmyards\, a decentralized ur ban farming network in Brooklyn\, led her to deliver keynote talks in Re generative Design Thinking for groups that want to improve efficiencies and leave a positive impact on the planet. \;\n \;\nStacey has bee n featured in Fast Company\, New York Magazine\, New York Times\, BBC\, Martha Stewart Radio\, David Letterman\, PBS\, and two TEDx talks on the future of food.\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux design\, UX rese arch\, problem solving\, regenerative design\, circular economy\n\nImpor ted from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481117 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/301694075/ SUMMARY:Regenerative Design: From Vision to Reality LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240722T182907Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240822T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240822T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240722T182907Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240722T182907Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481163 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers is excited to announce our next even t with **Line Mørkbak\, Co-Create Solutions: Tapping into Your Most Valu able Resource - Your People** \;\n \;\nIn this engaging and practi cal talk\, we will explore how to harness the collective intelligence of your organization. Learn how to foster collaboration across teams and s ilos\, enabling the co-creation of innovative solutions that would other wise be impossible. By looking at Open Space Technology\, LEAN Coffee\, and a few of the Liberating Structures. Through these co-creative practi ces\, we will try our self-organization to uncover hidden pockets of kno wledge from individuals at all levels. \;\n \;\nCo-creation builds advocacy among all participants and encourages pushing beyond the famil iar\, avoiding the pitfalls of mere consensus. Join us to discover how t o truly tap into your most valuable resource: your people.\n\nTags: port land design thinkers\, ux design\, UX research\, problem solving\, colla boration\, innovation\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250 481163 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/302391229/ SUMMARY:Co-Create Solutions: Tapping into Your Most Valuable Resource - Y our People LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240823T195651Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240926T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240926T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240823T195651Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240823T195651Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481271 DESCRIPTION:PDT is thrilled to bring our community together for a special in-person event! Connect with fellow Design Thinkers for an evening of networking\, engaging ideation activities\, and the opportunity to share ideas in real-time\, face-to-face. \;\n \;\nWe’re especially exci ted to host this event at the Architectural Heritage Center. Located in the heart of Portland\, the AHC is a key part of preserving the city’s a rchitectural heritage\, offering a setting that reflects the creativity and history of our community. It’s the perfect spot to connect\, share i deas\, and meet your fellow Portland Design Thinkers. \;\n \;\nEnj oy delicious food and beverages as we dive into creative conversations a nd build connections. \;\n \;\nPlease RSVP and let us know if your plans change\, so we can plan accordingly. \;\n \;\nSuggested Don ation: $15 at the door to help cover food and beverage costs. If you're facing financial constraints\, feel free to contribute whatever you can. Every little bit helps and we would love to see you there! \;\n \ ;\n*** \;\nIf you have any questions or would like to connect with ot her members of PDT\, join our Slack community. \;\n \;\nPDT is a v olunteer-run Oregon nonprofit organization\, and as you can imagine\, or ganizing events can be expensive. We rely on sponsors and donations to h elp us offset these costs. If you would like to help\, we accept donatio ns through Venmo @PortlandDesignThinkers.\n\nTags: portland design think ers\, ux\, UX research\, professional networking\, community building\, product design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481271 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/303001595/ SUMMARY:In-Person Happy Hour at the Architectural Heritage Center LOCATION:Architectural Heritage Center\, Portland: 701 SE Grand Avenue\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240930T191900Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241017T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241017T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240930T191900Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240930T191900Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481332 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers is excited to announce our next even t with Danielle Green: Where to Start with Strategic Product Research 3\;\n \;\nStrategic Product Research is in high demand\, but Product and UX professionals are often set up to fail. What exactly does strateg ic research entail? And how does it differ from discovery research? Lear n why showing conceptual designs to users doesn’t work and explore bette r ways to evaluate whether you are building the right product or feature . Geared toward product managers\, designers\, product leaders\, and ent repreneurs\, this framework is designed to empower UX and Product profes sionals to make strategic decisions confidently.\n\nTags: portland desig n thinkers\, ux\, UX research\, community building\, product design\, st rategic research\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125048133 2 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/303644219 SUMMARY:Where to start with Strategic Product Research LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250625T175009Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250710T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250710T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250625T175009Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250625T175009Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482088 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers are thrilled to welcome **Kate Tetre ault of America's Test Kitchen** to talk with us about **Developing a Re cipe for Research**: \;\n \;\nResearch and testing are built into our DNA at America's Test Kitchen. Our test cooks research\, develop\, a nd analyze recipes in our state-of-the-art kitchen\, then pass them alon g to our panel of 70\,000 home cooks to pressure test in real kitchens. In the lab next door\, our Reviews Team conducts comprehensive (and unbi ased) research and testing to determine which ingredients and equipment are worth home cooks’ time\, effort\, and money. \;\n \;\nAs a Pro duct Design team\, we wanted our user testing and research platforms to match these rigorous standards. In this session\, I’ll share our scrappy journey to ‘Food for Thought’ – our co-design panel of home cooks.\n\nT ags: portland design thinkers\, ux design\, UX research\, problem solvin g\, collaboration\, innovation\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/ev ents/1250482088 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/308575382/ SUMMARY:Developing a Recipe for Research LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250723T190557Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250807T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250807T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250723T190557Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250723T190557Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482144 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers are excited to welcome **Skipper Cho ng Warson: Mapping out your customers who care a lot** \;\n \;\nMo st teams can describe their product perfectly but struggle to answer &qu ot\;Who cares about this most?"\; In this 30-minute working session\ , we'll explore Google Ventures bullseye customer framework and April Du nford's positioning canvas to help you think through who might need what you're building most desperately. You'll work with practical tools and leave with ways to test your customer focus. \;\n \;\n••••••••• 3\;\nIf you have any questions or would like to connect with other membe rs of PDT\, join our Slack community. https://join.slack.com/t/pdx-desig nthinking/shared_invite/zt-1pql9ftsn-nQOnsZNfGcWoma2qXMbxvQ \;\n \;\nPDT is a volunteer-run Oregon nonprofit organization\, and as you ca n imagine\, organizing events can be expensive. We rely on sponsors and donations to help us offset these costs. If you would like to help\, we accept donations through Venmo @PortlandDesignThinkers.\n\nTags: portlan d design thinkers\, ux\, UX research\, customer experience\, product des ign\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482144 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/310128048/ SUMMARY:Mapping Out Your Customers Who Care A Lot LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251120T192532Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251211T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251211T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251120T192532Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251120T192532Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482321 DESCRIPTION:Join Portland Design Thinkers and our friends at CHIFOO for our final gathering of 2025! We're bringing together Portland's vibrant community of designers\, researchers\, and design thinkers for an evenin g of casual networking and conversation. \;\n \;\nWhat to expect:& #13\;\n \;\n• Connect with fellow design-thinking professionals in a relaxed setting \;\n \;\n• Share experiences and insights from you r design or research practice \;\n \;\n• Meet potential collaborat ors and expand your local network \;\n \;\n• No entry fee – purcha se any food or drinks you'd like to enjoy \;\n \;\n• Plenty of str eet parking\, bike parking\, and transit options \;\n \;\nCome rai se a glass with us as we wrap up the year and strengthen our local commu nity. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just getting started in design\, research\, or design thinking\, all are welcome!\n\nTags: portl and design thinkers\, ux\, UX research\, community building\, product de sign\, chifoo\, happy hour\, networking\n\nImported from: http://calagat or.org/events/1250482321 URL:http://portlanddesignthinkers.com/events SUMMARY:Portland Design Thinkers & CHIFOO's Year-end Happy Hour LOCATION:Migration Brewing on Williams: 3947 North Williams Avenue\, Port land OR 97227 US SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260424T165614Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260514T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260514T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260424T165614Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260424T165614Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482543 DESCRIPTION:This presentation introduces D3.js as a powerful tool for tra nsforming complex data into clear\, meaningful visual stories which non- technical audiences can understand and use. It explains what D3.js is\, how it works with web technologies and why visualization is essential fo r revealing patterns and insights raw data alone cannot show. \;\n 3\;\nThis talk emphasizes designing visualizations with the audience in mind while also covering core D3 concepts such as data binding\, scales\ , layouts and interactive graphics. Through examples\, case studies\, de sign principles and practical tips\, this presentation demonstrates how builders can use D3.js to communicate ideas effectively and empower peop le to discover insights from data.\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, d ata visualizations\, UX research\, problem solving\, collaboration\, inn ovation\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482543 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/314420080/ SUMMARY:Building D3.js Visualizations For Non-Technical Audiences LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR