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:20100314T020000 RDATE:20100314T020000 RDATE:20110313T020000 RDATE:20120311T020000 RDATE:20130310T020000 RDATE:20140309T020000 RDATE:20150308T020000 RDATE:20160313T020000 RDATE:20170312T020000 RDATE:20180311T020000 RDATE:20190310T020000 RDATE:20200308T020000 RDATE:20210314T020000 RDATE:20220313T020000 RDATE:20230312T020000 RDATE:20240310T020000 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20101107T020000 RDATE:20101107T020000 RDATE:20111106T020000 RDATE:20121104T020000 RDATE:20131103T020000 RDATE:20141102T020000 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:20100824T154513Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100825T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100825T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100824T154513Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100825T223628Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250459152 DESCRIPTION:IDSA Oregon presents: 3BY10 - A chance to see what creative p rofessionals and design students in Portland are up to\, ten minutes at a time. \;\n \;\nDoors at 6pm\, and it's all wrapped up by 7pm.&# 13\;\n \;\nThis month's speakers: \;\n \;\nRecent RISD grad Kev in Quale gives a quick overview of The Useful Object Series: a studio pr oject that creates a collection of products carefully designed to have n o specific function\, leaving the user to invent a use. \;\n \;\nL ocal IDSA organizer and Ziba writer Carl Alviani gives a quick summary o f the recent IDSA 2010 International Conference\, focusing on the impact of DIY on professional design. Plenty of photos\, observations and cove rage from the first such event to be hosted in Portland. \;\n \;\n Corey Pressman of Exprima Media will give a ten minute talk on the futur e of mobile devices in the classroom\, based on his extensive research a nd work with educators and major textbook publishers. What's anatomy loo k like on the iPad? Come and find out. \;\n \;\nHappy hour to foll ow at Someday Lounge - 125 Northwest 5th Avenue btw Couch and Davis\n\nT ags: design\, idsa\, risd\, product design\, industrial design\n\nImport ed from: http://calagator.org/events/1250459152 URL:http://www.google.com/calendar/event?eid=aDJrMWN0dTMzbGFnaWdudXNsNGEy cTV1dWtfMjAxMDA4MjZUMDEwMDAwWiB3ZWJAaWRzYW9yLm9yZw&ctz=America/Los_Angel es SUMMARY:IDSA "3BY10" Speaking Series: Portland's Creative Community in 30 Minutes LOCATION:Art Institute of Portland Industrial Design Shop: 722 NW Couch S t\, Portland Oregon 97209 United States SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130611T200455Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130619T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130619T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130611T200455Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20131207T101613Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464387 DESCRIPTION:Come see why Core 77 says “Crowd Supply is Kickstarter for pr oduct designers.” \;\n \;\nJoin Crowd Supply\, Portland’s own crow dfunding platform\, on Wednesday\, June 19 from 6:30 to 8:30PM at ADX to learn about crowdfunding and launching your product. \;\n \;\nCro wd Supply's Director of Projects (and ADX member) Josh Lifton will share tips and tricks from the trenches of preparing\, launching\, and succes sfully funding your product. This workshop will give you an overview of how you can use Crowd Supply to launch a successful product campaign\, f rom planning and production\, to marketing and fulfillment. The Crowd Su pply team will be on hand to talk with you about crowdfunding in general and answer your specific questions.\n\nTags: hardware\, product design\ , crowdfunding\, entrepreneur\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/eve nts/1250464387 URL: http://crowdsupply.eventbrite.com/ SUMMARY:Crowdfunding Workshop (and Beer!) LOCATION:ADX: 417 SE 11th Ave\, Portland OR 97214 US SEQUENCE:3 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130906T184153Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130917T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130917T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130906T184153Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20130906T184427Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250464843 DESCRIPTION:Been toying with crowdfunding your latest project? Crowd Supp ly Co-Founder and Director of Projects\, Josh Lifton\, will share tips a nd tricks from the trenches of preparing\, launching\, and successfully funding a wide variety of products. This workshop will give you an overv iew of how you can use Crowd Supply to launch a successful product campa ign\, from planning and production\, to marketing and fulfillment. \; \nCome see why Core 77 says “Crowd Supply is Kickstarter for product des igners.” \;\nJoin us for this free event on Tuesday\, September 17 fr om 5:30 to 7:30PM at NedSpace 1400 SW 5th Ave.\, Third Floor (the Fifth Avenue Building) between Columbia and Clay. \;\n\n\nTags: entreprene ur\, product design\, crowdfunding\, crowdsourcing\, hardware\, open sou rce\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250464843 URL:http://bit.ly/17FCgkW SUMMARY:From Idea to Funding: Launching Your Project on Crowd Supply LOCATION:NedSpace on 5th: 1400 SW 5th\, 3rd floor\, Portland OR 97201 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150309T211910Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150331T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150331T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150309T211910Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20150309T211910Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250468030 DESCRIPTION:If you build it\, they will come. \;\n \;\nMaybe. \; \n \;\nHow many times have you seen a product or app and thought to y ourself\, “Who would ever use that\,” or dealt with the frustration of t rying to operate something that feels like you need a degree in rocket s cience to figure out. \;\n \;\nOr maybe you don’t interact with th e product much\, but the noise it emits\, or vibrations its function cau ses\, drives you batty. \;\n \;\nNow\, imagine that your company d esigned that product\, built that website\, deployed that app… and count less users are muttering your name under their breath. Hundreds and thou sands of hours and dollars have been wasted and you have to go back to t he drawing board. \;\n \;\nDid you do the research to ensure your product or technology would appeal to human wants\, needs and desires? F actoring in the human element seems like common sense\, but that piece o f the equation is often left out. \;\n \;\nIf you’re involved in b uilding a product or developing a technology that is or will be used by humans\, you’ll want to join us for the March 31st Tech Tuesday. We’ll h ave Marcelino Alvarez\, CEO of Uncorked Studios\, a local product design agency doing awesome things\, talking with us about the importance of i ncorporating human factors and intuitive use into the design of products and digital environments. \;\n \;\nWe’ll also have Renny Gleeson\ , Global Director\, Interactive Strategy\, and Oonie Chase\, Director of Experience Design\, from Wieden+Kennedy talking about brand building an d failing harder at the intersection of strategy and human-centered desi gn. \;\n \;\nThe evening's discussions should provide some inter esting and engaging conversation. We look forward to seeing you there!&# 13\;\n \;\n* Doors open at 5:45pm\, Speakers start promptly at 6:30pm \;\n \;\n* The main lobby doors lock at 7pm. Someone will be avai lable to let you in\, but please plan accordingly. \;\n \;\n* Pizz a and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. \n\nTags: ebay\, eBay Te ch Tuesdays\, product design\, human element\n\nImported from: http://ca lagator.org/events/1250468030 URL:http://www.meetup.com/eBay-Tech-Tuesdays/events/221036286/ SUMMARY:eBay Tech Tuesday: "Considering the Human Factor" LOCATION:eBay Community Lounge: 1400 SW 5th Avenue\, 3rd Floor\, Portland OR 97201 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171109T182311Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171109T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171109T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171109T182311Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20171109T182311Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250472828 DESCRIPTION:Allowing those with disabilities to experience your product o r website effectively can be crucial to its success. As creators of expe riences for others\, we need to take responsibility and make sure the co ntent we are generating is consumable by as many users as possible. Sila s will share tools and tips that will help you evaluate the current stat e of your project and its accessibility\, along with ways to change the way you think about design\, allowing you to target a broader range of u sers. \;\nCome network with Portland's top digital marketing\, design and optimization professionals at Buckman Public House located at Washi ngton High School on the first floor. \;\nDon't forget to RSVP and sp read the word. First round of drinks is on us with an RSVP! \;\n \ ;\nWhat is Camp Optimization? \;\nCamp Optimization's mission is simp le: provide a casual\, fun and informative forum for digital marketers a nd technologists to share optimization best practices\, challenges and w ins. \;\n \;\nWho is roboboogie? \;\nroboboogie is a Portland-b ased digital experience optimization agency partnering closely with bran ds to improve conversion rates\, nurture brand advocacy and increase cus tomer value.\n\nTags: digital marketing\, design\, product design\, ux d esign\, ux\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250472828 URL:https://nov17campoptimization.eventbrite.com/ SUMMARY:Camp Optimization: Let’s Start Making the Internet More Accessibl e LOCATION:Buckman Public House: 1310 Southeast Stark Street\, Portland OR 97214 United States SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180908T195159Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180919T191500 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180919T181500 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180908T195159Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20180908T195159Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474217 DESCRIPTION:Discoverability: UI Design\, Usability best practices\, user adoption\, discoverability\, GUI best practices \;\n \;\nDiscovera bility is one of the most important user experience design goals\, yet o ne of the most difficult to master. The biggest symptom of users glossin g over\, missing or ignoring valuable design features is poor discoverab ility. In this seminar you will build a Discoverability Plan and come aw ay with practical strategies to tackle discoverability- everyone's bigge st user adoption challenge. \;\n \;\nAgenda \;\n \;\n \;\ nWhat is Discoverability? \;\nWhy Discoverability? \;\nDesigning D iscoverability: Web\, Web App\, Product \;\nThe ROI hit from poor dis coverability \;\nWhat good discoverability buys you \;\nQ &\; A \;\n \;\n \;\nFrank Spillers is a distinguished speaker\, auth or and internationally respected Senior UX practitioner and UX Master Tr ainer. He is a world expert in improving the design and user experience of enterprise sites\, web applications\, desktop\, VR/AR and mobile apps . Frank has successfully applied 20 years of advanced knowledge of Usabi lity Engineering skills and User Centered Design methodology in Fortune 500 and corporate environments globally.\n\nTags: ux\, user experience\, product design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474217 URL:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-essentials-of-discoverability-ticket s-49754768853 SUMMARY:The Essentials of Discoverability - Portland Interaction Design F oundation LOCATION:Hollywood Library\, Large Meeting Room: 4040 NE Tillamook St.\, Portland OR 97212 US SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181106T005613Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181106T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181106T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181106T005613Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181106T005613Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474531 DESCRIPTION:We'll have two 20-minute talks\, each followed by 10 minutes of Q&\;A. We'll have plenty of time at the start and end of the meetu p for tasty beverages and networking. Speakers Impacting Product Develop ment with Net Promoter Score &\; Customer DataCamila Morrison\, Produ ct Manager As a product manager\, you may have different types of feedba ck and data from product users/customers. Some of that could be Net Prom oter Score (NPS) results\, e-commerce data\, community media verbatims\, or other survey information. Learn what’s going on with NPS and other c ustomer data to look at it from a product use perspective. Then see how to translate that into making changes to your product to better connect with customers\, improve your value proposition\, and make more revenue. Camila Morrison is a product manager in tech who has worked across a va riety of areas in product management from concept/market/UX roles to man aging a team in the development arena. Also in her experience\, is runni ng a Net Promoter System to drive improvements across the customer produ ct lifecycle. She was in marketing management for companies that include d utility control center software. Her background includes leading marke ting research projects for tech\, utility\, transportation\, ad/media\, healthcare\, retail\, tourism\, and non-profit industries. --- The Produ ct Manager Career LifecycleMike Kruse\, Product Manager After spending m any years as a product manager in both large and small organizations\, M ike would like to share the application of a tool we use in our day job to our career. Mike began in software development and fell into the prod uct manager role – initially informally and then formally. He has worked in a number of B2B and B2C markets including graphics processors\, netw orking systems\, digital media\, educational software and currently fint ech. One item on his bucket list is to master all 37 activities on the P ragmatic framework or to visit all 50 states in the US. Mike is also one of the ProductCamp Portland co-founders\, an annual product management un-conference that began in 2012. It provides him with the opportunity t o create a new product every year and in doing so\, apply a wide range o f product management skills that he rarely gets to exercise.\n\nTags: me etup:event=255646134\, meetup:group=ProductTank_Portland\, product desig n\, technology\, user experience\, agile project management\, startup bu sinesses\, lean startup\, product development\, software product managem ent\, ux design\, new product development: software & tech\, product man agement\, product marketing\, technology startups\, internet startups\n\ nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474531 URL:https://www.meetup.com/ProductTank_Portland/events/255646134/ SUMMARY:ProductTank Portland - November ProductTank PDX LOCATION:Vacasa: 926 NW 13th Ave\, Portland OR 97209 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190107T185236Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190124T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190124T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190107T185236Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190107T185236Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474772 DESCRIPTION:Hey Portland. \;\n \;\nWe had so much fun at our first Happy Hour in Portland\, we’re kicking off 2019 with another! \;\n 3\;\nCome join us for beers/wine as we do a hardware “Teardown”\, and co nnect with other professionals &\; makers here in greater PDX hardwar e community. \;\n \;\nYou can RSVP through our Eventbrite here: ht tps://www.eventbrite.com/e/friends-of-fictiv-happy-hour-tickets-54304854 281 \;\n \;\nCheers to a New Year! \;\n \;\nThe Fictiv Team\ n\nTags: hardware\, manufacturing\, 3D Printing\, CNC machining\, engine ering\, product design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125 0474772 URL:https://www.fictiv.com SUMMARY:Friends of Fictiv: Happy Hour LOCATION:CENTRL east: 329 Northeast Couch Street\, Portland OR 97232 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181130T064218Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190124T210000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190124T183000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181130T064218Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20181130T064218Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250474622 DESCRIPTION:We're re-booting UX Book Club in the new year with something a little different! \;\n \;\nFan favorite Amber Case will be hosti ng us (address will be sent to attendees) and giving a presentation on h er new book Designing with Sound (and likely her other recent book Calm Technology). \;\n \;\nQuestions and discussion included. \;\n&# 13\;\nDoors at 6:30. Presentation at 7:00 \;\n \;\nPre-order a har d copy of the book at Amazon (release date is Dec. 13): https://www.amaz on.com/_/dp/1491961104 \;\n \;\nOr read on O'Reilly's online learn ing platform\, Safari: \;\nhttp://shop.oreilly.com/product/0636920051 923.do \;\n \;\nAbout the book: \;\n \;\nSound can profoundl y impact how people interact with your product. Well-designed sounds can be exceptionally effective in conveying subtle distinctions\, emotion\, urgency\, and information without adding visual clutter. In this practi cal guide\, Amber Case and Aaron Day explain why sound design is critica l to the success of products\, environments\, and experiences. \;\n&# 13\;\nJust as visual designers have a set of benchmarks and a design lan guage to guide their work\, this book provides a toolkit for the auditor y experience\, improving collaboration for a wide variety of stakeholder s\, from product developers to composers\, user experience designers to architects. You’ll learn a complete process for designing\, prototyping\ , and testing sound. \;\n \;\nIn two parts\, this guide includes:& #13\;\n \;\n・Past\, present\, and upcoming advances in sound design&# 13\;\n・Principles for designing quieter products \;\n・Guidelines for intelligently adding and removing sound in interactions \;\n・When to use voice interfaces\, how to consider personalities\, and how to ・build a knowledge map of queries \;\n・Working with brands to create unique and effective audio logos that will ・speak to your customers \;\n・Ad ding information using sonification and generative audio \;\n \;\n About the authors: \;\n \;\nAmber Case studies the interaction bet ween humans and computers and how our relationship with information is c hanging the way cultures think\, act\, and understand their worlds. Case has spoken\, performed and written about the future of sound design at conferences and events around the world. Case is also the author of Calm Technology (O'Reilly\, 2015). She lives in Portland\, Oregon and online @caseorganic. \;\n \;\nAaron Day (who will not be in attendance) has been designing sound experiences and interfaces since 1998. He has w orked for clients including Bruel &\; Kjaer\, Fiat\, Ferrari\, Masera ti\, Wire\, Mozilla\, Qoros\, Telefònica\, Bosch\, Vodafone\, Sprint\, S iemens Audi and Samsung. Aaron lives with his family in Berlin\, Germany . \;\n \;\nAll participants must read and abide by the Event Code of Conduct. \;\n \;\nEvent Code of Conduct (Short Version): \;\ n \;\nBe respectful of other people\, respectfully ask people to stop if you are bothered\, and if you can’t resolve an issue contact organiz ers. If you are being a problem\, it will be apparent and you’ll be aske d to leave. \;\n \;\nFor a full Code of Conduct please see: http:/ /cyborgcamp.com/code-of-conduct/ \;\n \;\nAdditionally\, we respec tfully ask that you do not tag the venue on social media.\n\nTags: ux\, book club\, amber case\, audio\, sound design\, tech\, design\, ux desig n\, author talk\, product design\, music\, calm tech\, UX book club PDX\ , UXbookclubPDX\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250474622 URL:https://www.meetup.com/UX-Book-Club-PDX/events/256739179/ SUMMARY:Designing with Sound | Amber Case (live!) LOCATION:TBA (North Portland): false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190321T154218Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190404T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190404T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190321T154218Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190321T154218Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475292 DESCRIPTION:We'll have two 20-minute talks\, each followed by 10 minutes of Q&\;A. We'll have plenty of time at the start and end of the meetu p for tasty beverages and networking. ---Using Wireframes to Communicate Product VisionAmy King\, Software Product Manager at Digimarc Over the past year\, I learned how designing\, creating\, and sharing wireframes greatly facilitate communication both for the overall product vision tha t impacts multiple teams\, and prepping smaller product features for eng ineers. For product managers that did not have a graphics background lik e me\, "\;design"\; is an intimidating skill to tackle\, but one that is valuable when working with engineers\, designers\, and marketin g teams. In this presentation\, I will share:1) How I got started2) A co uple examples of how I used wireframes to align multiple teams to work t owards the same product vision3) Recommendations and pros/cons of differ ent wireframing software to help people get started Amy King is a softwa re product manager. she likes learning about different industries and ho w people use technology in their jobs\, then figure out how her team can build software to help people be more efficient with their work ---Supe rcharging User Engagement by Supporting Autonomy: Practical Motivation S cience for Product ManagersJahed Momand\, Head of Product Management at Conversa Health The talk of the town in theories of behavior change in t echnology center on centuries old behaviorism\, such as BJ Fogg's Behavi or Model or Nir Eyal's Hook Model. But\, what if you're trying to precip itate a user behavior that's complex? That happens over long time domain s? That isn't immediately rewardable? How do you support users in findin g the motivation to interact with your product\, when push notifications just won't do the trick? I'll talk about how we applied the science of motivation\, Edward Deci's self-determination theory\, to product design at Conversa Health\, for outsized gains in patient engagement\, retenti on\, and NPS. Jahed heads up the product team at Conversa Health\, an au tomated care management chatbot for health systems\, leading them to suc cessful A and B rounds of funding during his tenure. Before\, he led the product growth team at Zoomcare\, where he increased revenue and visits 240% over 18 rapid fire months\, leading up to their acquisition by Pea ce Health. Before that he worked with Dan Ariely of Predictably Irration al fame on applying behavioral economics to projects within Google\, and worked in the adtech industry applying behavioral science to ad units ( he's not proud of this work). Way before then\, he played poker professi onally for a few years after grad school\, where he completed an MS in P hysics at the University of Illinois\, Urbana-Champaign.\n\nTags: meetup :event=259938612\, meetup:group=ProductTank_Portland\, product design\, technology\, user experience\, agile project management\, startup busine sses\, lean startup\, product development\, software product management\ , ux design\, new product development: software & tech\, product managem ent\, product marketing\, technology startups\, internet startups\, pdxs w\, pdxstartupweek\, Portland Startup Week\n\nImported from: http://cala gator.org/events/1250475292 URL:https://www.meetup.com/ProductTank_Portland/events/259938612/ SUMMARY:ProductTank Portland - ProductTank Portland - April 2019 LOCATION:Jama Software: 135 SW Taylor St #200\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190401T204109Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190409T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190409T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190401T204109Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190401T204109Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475366 DESCRIPTION:Cvent\, in partnership with InVision\, is hosting a special s creening of the InVision-produced documentary DESIGN DISRUPTORS for Port land Design Week with snacks and networking beforehand\, and a panel wit h design leaders after. Join us for this free event during Design Week P ortland April 9th\, 5:30–7:30pm! Register at http://tinyurl.com/yygxjjkm .\n\nTags: interaction design\, product design\, user experience\, Mixer \, panel\, screening\, Design Week Portland\n\nImported from: http://cal agator.org/events/1250475366 URL:https://designportland.org/festival/2019/schedule/design-disruptors-f ilm-screening-panel-discussion SUMMARY:DESIGN DISRUPTORS Film Screening & Panel Discussion LOCATION:Cvent: 308 SW 2nd Ave\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T144844Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190502T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190502T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T144844Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T144844Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475539 DESCRIPTION:We'll have two 20-minute talks\, each followed by 10 minutes of Q&\;A. We'll have plenty of time at the start and end of the meetu p for tasty beverages and networking. --- Leveraging product principles to drive better decision makingAmi Murthy\, Head of Product - Mobile at eBay Classifieds Group at eBay Product principles can serve as a strong complement to the product vision and strategy. I will share examples of our product principles and how we have successfully used them as tools t o drive better and faster decisions. Ami Murthy is a product leader who is excellent at building teams that create experiences which millions of customers LOVE and USE on a daily basis. She has experience leading div erse\, global teams from product conceptualization to launch\, with a pr oven track record of building scalable customer-centric products includi ng 5-star apps\, a multi-million dollar mobile product\, and market-lead ing e-book solutions. She is adept at driving business results and has h elped companies like eBay\, Intel and Amazon grow their bottom line perf ormance. --- What can theater teach us about software deliveryDavid Van der Merwe\, Senior Product Manager at Radar I've been thinking about the similarities between software development and the process of producing theater for a while. My wife runs a theater company and I'm constantly p icking her brain about the creative process and theater production as a project that actually has a deadline (opening night). My hope is to shar e some learnings about this process and how it may apply to product mana gers when we need to deliver a full solution to a customer problem by a committed date. I'm currently a Sr. Product Manager working at RADAR bui lding privacy incident response management solutions. Like many pm's\, I grew into a product management role somewhat through circumstance\, som e curiosity\, and a desire to improve customer experiences. I was born a nd raised in South Africa and then immigrated to the US where I've worke d in web marketing\, and e-commerce solutions that served both b2b and b 2c enterprises for the last 20 years. --- Also\, thank you to our host\, Jama Software. And thank you to Opal for sponsoring the food. Check out their job postings here: Jama Software: https://www.jamasoftware.com/co mpany/careers/ Opal: http://jobs.workwithopal.com/apply/Vbraj5qtQV/Senio r-Product-Marketing-Manager\n\nTags: meetup:event=259938642\, meetup:gro up=ProductTank_Portland\, product design\, technology\, user experience\ , agile project management\, startup businesses\, lean startup\, product development\, software product management\, ux design\, new product dev elopment: software & tech\, product management\, product marketing\, tec hnology startups\, internet startups\n\nImported from: http://calagator. org/events/1250475539 URL:https://www.meetup.com/ProductTank_Portland/events/259938642/ SUMMARY:ProductTank Portland - ProductTank Portland - May 2019 LOCATION:Jama Software: 135 SW Taylor St #200\, Portland OR 97204 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T144919Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190506T193000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190506T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T144919Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T144919Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475541 DESCRIPTION:In May\, IDEO.org and +Acumen will once again be offering the ir highly regarded free 9-week online course\, Design Kit: Course for Hu man-Centered Design. As we do regularly\, Portland Community Design Thin kers will be hosting a special meetup on May 6\, where we'll explain wha t the course is about and what you can expect from it. And for those int erested in participating\, we'll help you form teams of local colleagues with whom you can work\, which we've found vastly improves both complet ion rates and the experience as a whole. Created by IDEO.org for those w ho are relatively new to design thinking\, +Acumen's free Design Kit: Co urse for Human-Centered Design is probably one of the best and most imme rsive resources anywhere for getting up to speed on the nuts and bolts o f HCD. This meetup is specifically for those interested in learning more about the course and helping to form working teams. Please note PCDT is *not* managing this course -- you'll be on your own for that. But we're keen to give anyone interested a leg up in getting off to the best poss ible start with a group of other eager local participants\, and you're w elcome to use our own Slack channel for course communication and organiz ing\, as many groups have previously done. Read more about the course at the below link. In brief\, it's a nine-week online FREE curriculum that will introduce participants to the concepts of human-centered design an d how this approach can be used to create innovative\, effective\, and s ustainable solutions. During those nine weeks\, you'll work online (and off) with a group of 2-6 people\, learning the HCD process by applying i t to one of three pre-crafted real world design challenges. (You'll also have a choice to craft your own challenge.) Each week you will explore the fundamental concepts through readings\, case studies\, and short vid eos. Then you'll meet in-person with your design team to get your hands dirty practicing the relevant human-centered design methods. Let's get a s many teams together as we can for the next course! Read more at this l ink: http://www.plusacumen.org/courses/introduction-human-centered-desig n\n\nTags: meetup:event=260162054\, meetup:group=Portland-Community-Desi gn-Thinkers\, innovation\, product design\, Prototyping\, user experienc e\, entrepreneurship\, social innovation\, brainstorming for ideas\, usa bility\, Service Design\, creativity\, User Research\, brainstorming ide as\, ux design\, design thinking\, makerspaces\n\nImported from: http:// calagator.org/events/1250475541 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Community-Design-Thinkers/events/2601 62054/ SUMMARY:Portland Community Design Thinkers - Join a Team for IDEO.org'­s 9-Week Course for Human-Centered Design LOCATION:Portland: \, Portland OR us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T145041Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190521T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190521T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T145041Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20190501T145041Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250475548 DESCRIPTION:In January\, Portland Community Design Thinkers gathered to e xamine how mobile devices and apps are designed to hijack our attention in ways that are not aligned with users’ best interests but\, rather\, m ainly with the interests of advertisers. In that session\, we explored h ow “engagement\,” the chief currency of Silicon Valley\, has become inex tricably linked with the hidden design practices that prioritize user ti me on platform above all other considerations. Managing our own ability to ignore these digital distractions is difficult enough\; but it become s vastly more difficult when we must do so for our children as well\, wh o are growing up in a world in which these device mediate nearly every a spect of their social\, psychological (and\, increasingly\, their educat ional) lives. How do parents and families take back control of their hom es -- and their children's futures -- from the Silicon Valley tech giant s whose primary concern is maximizing "\;time on platform"\; and delivering users' eyeballs to advertisers? There is so much at stake. C yber bullying\, inappropriate texts\, social anxiety\, depression\, ubiq uitous porn\, and screen addictions are just a few of the issues that mi ght affect our children. There are certainly benefits to using mobile de vices. But how can parents and young children assure they remain the mas ters of these devices rather than servants to them? How do parents assur e they are leading by example to create tech-healthy families? On May 21 \, we'll reconvene to consider just these questions. We'll be joined by two Portland subject matter experts\, both of whom provide counseling\, workshops and proven strategies for parents to help children manage scre en time and find balance in the digital age. Richard Halpern is a Portla nd-based Parent Educator and Counselor\, and the founder of Coach4Parent s\, providing workshops and parenting strategy sessions to help manage s creen time\, and to reduce screen dependence\, for kids of all ages. And rea Davis and her husband\, Tyler\, are the parents of five kids. Togeth er\, they've created BetterScreenTime\, a resource for any parent who be lieves screen time can be a positive experience and who wants to prepare their children for that privilege in the best way possible. It’s for th e parent who knows screen time will never be perfect\, but believes it c an be better. Join us on May 21 for an interactive discussion. As always \, we'll have food and drink on hand from our sponsor\, LUMA Institute\, some door prize giveaways\, and some networking and socializing time pr ior to and after the presentation.\n\nTags: meetup:event=260858452\, mee tup:group=Portland-Community-Design-Thinkers\, innovation\, product desi gn\, Prototyping\, user experience\, entrepreneurship\, social innovatio n\, brainstorming for ideas\, usability\, Service Design\, creativity\, User Research\, brainstorming ideas\, ux design\, design thinking\, make rspaces\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250475548 URL:https://www.meetup.com/Portland-Community-Design-Thinkers/events/2608 58452/ SUMMARY:Portland Community Design Thinkers - Parenting in the Age of Digi tal Technology: A Humane Tech Meetup LOCATION:Portland: \, Portland OR us SEQUENCE:1 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:20201008T214942Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20201014T130000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20201014T120000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20201008T214942Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20201008T214942Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250477372 DESCRIPTION:UX Book Club PDX is back! Tell your friends and colleagues! T his will be a good one for practitioners of all experience levels. \; \n \;\nJoe Leech\, author of Psychology for Designers\, will be joini ng us for Q+A and a lunch-hour virtual discussion. \;\n \;\nJoe ha s generously offered his book as a free download: https://mrjoe.uk/downl oad-the-book/ \;\n \;\nAt 69 pages\, it's a quick read. So give it a gander and come with questions! \;\n\n\nTags: meetup:event=2737599 29\, ux\, product design\, ux design\, web design\, psychology\, author talk\, Q+A\, free\, online\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events /1250477372 URL:https://www.meetup.com/UX-Book-Club-PDX/events/273759929 SUMMARY:UX Book Club • Psychology for Designers • Joe Leech LOCATION:Online: placeholder for on-line events\, SEQUENCE:2 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: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:20231005T193102Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231010T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231010T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231005T193102Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20231005T193102Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250480721 DESCRIPTION: \;\nEnterprise SaaS Product-Design-Code \;\nStephen Cu ssen (Product Designer) will walk through a real world (faults-and-all) example of how a product feature was designed and developed with particu lar focus on how to achieve designs that best help the dev process. \ ;\n \;\nCome hang out\, talk shop and network with other PDX develope rs! \;\n \;\nPlease RSVP here: https://www.meetup.com/portland-rea ctjs/events/296557649/ \;\n \;\n----------------------- \;\n 3\;\nJoin 2000+ other members in our Slack channel https://pdxreact.com& #13\;\n \;\nTo new and existing members\, please take a look at the c ode of conduct (https://github.com/portland-react-js/meetup/blob/master/ code-of-conduct.md) for our group. \;\n \;\n\n\nTags: meetup:event =296557649\, react\, frontend\, product design\, Web Technology\, javasc ript\, product development\, software development\n\nImported from: http ://calagator.org/events/1250480721 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-reactjs/events/296557649/ SUMMARY:Portland-ReactJS October Meeting - Enterprise SaaS Product-Design -Code LOCATION:New Relic: 111 SW 5th Avenue\, Suite 2700\, Portland Oregon 9720 4 United States 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: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:20240410T205517Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240418T200000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240418T180000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240410T205517Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240410T205517Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481040 DESCRIPTION:We're back for another Happy Hour\, this time at Wayfinder! O ur newest organizers\, Victoria Dower and Anatoliy Dzhuga will be your h osts for the evening. Victoria is a strategy\, marketing\, and operation s wizard with tons of hardware experience\, particularly in civic tech. Anatoliy is a stellar mechanical design engineer specializing in product development\, and informal member. \;\n \;\nOur monthly Hardware Meetups happen in 25+ cities around the world\, bringing together hardwa re professionals to show projects\, talk their businesses\, and network with other engineers\, entrepreneurs\, designers\, suppliers\, and more. Whether you're a hardware pro or just hardware curious\, we hope to see you there. \;\n \;\nBring demos! We'll have tables ready for you. \;\n \;\nThank you to our partners \;\nKickstarter helps creat ive projects come to life. Backers have pledged over $6B to projects on our platform\, helping artists\, musicians\, filmmakers\, designers\, an d other creators make their ideas a reality. \;\n \;\ninformal is a freelance collective for the most talented independent professionals i n hardware. Whether you're looking for a single contractor\, a fractiona l consultant\, a full-time employee\, or an entire team\, informal has t he perfect collection of people for the job. \;\n \;\nIf you want to help support the next meetup\, please reach out to nate@informal.cc f or sponsorship inquiries. \;\n \;\nSee you soon!\n\nTags: hardware \, Hardware Engineering\, technology\, product design\, industrial desig n\, meetup:event=https://www.meetup.com/portland-hardware-meetup/events/ 300328608/\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481040 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-hardware-meetup/events/300328608/ SUMMARY:5th Portland Hardware Meetup LOCATION:Wayfinder Beer: 304 SE 2nd Ave\, Portland OR 97214 us SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240816T155155Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240829T203000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240829T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240816T155155Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20240816T155155Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481257 DESCRIPTION:Gear up for a lively discussion on Advanced Manufacturing at Autodesk for another Portland Hardware Meetup! \;\n \;\nDuring thi s event\, we'll have a great panel of experts sharing their thoughts on lasers\, robots\, and how Advanced Manufacturing is evolving. \;\n 3\;\nWe have a great panel for you: \;\n \;\nAlex Kingsbury (Panel ist) - Alex is a well-known additive manufacturing technical expert and has worked in metal additive manufacturing in technical\, leadership\, a nd advisory roles for the last ten years. She is currently the Market De velopment Manager for nLIGHT\, a leading provider of high-power semicond uctor and fiber lasers. \;\n \;\nAlana Mongkhounsavath (Panelist) - Alana is a Strategic Development Manager on the Autodesk Research team . She engages with companies to shape projects and research activities w ithin the Autodesk Technology Centers Outsight Network. Alana started he r career as a mechanical engineer where she actively led and designed fo r real-time solutions in manufacturing and future product programs. \ ;\n \;\nConnor Shimamoto (Panelist) - Connor is a Product Designer an d the Additive Manufacturing Application Manager at Sherpa Design. He le verages additive manufacturing technology and methods to deliver innovat ive solutions for clients\, from manufacturing prototypes to finished pr oduction parts. \;\n \;\nMatthew Claudel (Moderator) - Matthew is the founder of Field States\, a benefit company whose mission is to crea te civic value using strategic design. He previously co-founded MIT’s de signX program\, where he was the Head of Civic Innovation. Matthew has c o-authored two books\, Open Source Architecture and The City of Tomorrow \, and focuses on the issues of technology\, design\, and cities. \;\ n \;\nAgenda \;\n5:30-6:00 - Arrival\, mingle\, grab refreshments& #13\;\n6:00-6:45 - Panel discussion with audience Q+A \;\n6:45-8:30p - Mix + mingle \;\n \;\nDon't miss out on the chance to make new c onnections\, share ideas\, and get inspired. See you there! \;\n \ ;\nOur monthly Hardware Meetups happen in 25+ cities around the world\, bringing together hardware professionals to share projects\, talk about their businesses\, and network with other engineers\, entrepreneurs\, de signers\, suppliers\, and more. Whether you're a hardware pro or just ha rdware curious\, all are welcome.\n\nTags: hardware\, Hardware Engineeri ng\, technology\, product design\, industrial design\, meetup:event=http s://www.meetup.com/portland-hardware-meetup/events/300328608/\n\nImporte d from: http://calagator.org/events/1250481257 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-hardware-meetup/events/302835014 SUMMARY:Portland Hardware Meetup @ Autodesk | Advanced Manufacturing Pane l LOCATION:Autodesk: 221 Southeast Ankeny Street\, Portland OR 97214 US 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:20241021T202048Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241114T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241114T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241021T202048Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20241021T202048Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481349 DESCRIPTION:Delivering products\, services\, and experiences that truly d elight and inspire people requires human-centered designers\, researcher s\, and product managers to have a huge influence on the strategic busin ess decisions made by their leaders. Learn proven ways to draw C-suite a nd other key stakeholders into your design process at the right moments to help them build empathy and invest in innovations that maximize custo mer and business impact. Our session will use case study examples to int roduce techniques you can apply now to design for influence. \;\n \;\nAbout our speaker: \;\nJed Cahill has spent the majority of his c areer driving strategic initiatives at the intersection of business plan ning\, strategic design\, and innovation in both management consulting a nd corporate strategy leadership roles. With a passion for creating incl usive work environments that promote empathy\, creativity\, and future t hinking\, he empowers people across all backgrounds and organizational l evels to push the boundaries of what's possible. \;\n \;\nJed and his teams have led the strategic design of new experiences and digital p roducts rolled out to tens of millions of customers\, transformed busine ss operations to drive efficiency and better employee experiences\, and generated hundreds of patented inventions at the intersection of emergin g technology and human needs. A graduate of University of Oregon's Lundq uist College of Business (MBA)\, he now lives in SE Portland. \;\n 3\;\n*** \;\nIf you have any questions or would like to connect with other members of PDT\, join our Slack community. \;\n \;\nPDT is a volunteer-run organization\, and as you can imagine\, organizing events can be expensive. We rely on sponsors and donations to help us offset t hese costs. If you would like to help\, we accept donations through Venm o @PortlandDesignThinkers.\n\nTags: PDT\, ux design\, product design\, S trategic Design\, UX Community\, UXR\, pm\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250481349 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/304130504 SUMMARY:Designing for Strategic & Organizational Influence LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250219T171433Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250227T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250227T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250219T171433Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250219T171433Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481806 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers is proud to present Pete Denman: My journey with design\, activism\, and accessibility. \;\n \;\nOur l eaders have recommended that we approach diversity and inclusion with sk epticism. Having spent 30 years in design and being in a wheelchair sinc e shortly after graduating high school 37 years ago\, I’ve seen signific ant changes fueled by people's passion for their needs and goals. \;\ n \;\nIn my talk\, I will emphasize the importance of diversity and a ctivism and their influence on new technologies. I’m not your average de signer\; for the last 20 years\, I’ve been at the forefront of emerging technologies in a research lab at Intel\, working on innovative products and concepts that are still developing. My expertise spans interaction design\, visual design\, and user experience validation. I've tackled pr ojects ranging from traditional graphic design to creating the interface that Stephen Hawking used to communicate and operate his computer. \ ;\n \;\nIf you're curious to hear about my journey and how passion an d activism have informed my work\, I invite you to join me for this conv ersation.\n\nTags: accessibility\, a11y\, ux design\, product design\, u ser experience\, portland design thinkers\n\nImported from: http://calag ator.org/events/1250481806 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/306099864/ SUMMARY:My journey with design\, activism\, and accessibility LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250421T142254Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250515T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250515T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250421T142254Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250421T142254Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250481989 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers is excited to present Tom Briggs: Ti meless Human Design \;\n \;\nIn a world that is drowning in data\, humanity stands infatuated with the immediate. Culture mining offers de sign thinkers an antidote to the demands of 24/7\, "\;ever-faster&qu ot\; technocracy. By acknowledging that there's nothing new under the su n and examining timeless historical lessons through a modern lens\, we c an discern a wiser path forward. \;\n \;\nAbout our speaker: \; \nTom Briggs is founder of epigraph\, a strategic design collective that blends culture\, history\, and data in service of disrupted and disrupt ive organizations of all scales across diverse industries. As a publishe d and internationally cited design researcher\, Tom Briggs is a Center f or Creative Leadership graduate\, altMBA graduate\, and in the past has taught Introduction to Design Strategy at Oregon State University. An ac tive mentor at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator\, New York City's la rgest startup incubator\, Tom enjoys helping values-led brands identify and articulate their distinctive purpose\, values\, and mission in order to better forge sustainable competitive advantage. A graduate of Gonzag a University\, Tom calls SW Portland home with his wife\, two boys\, and standard poodle Rousseau.\n\nTags: ux\, design thinking\, PDT\, design\ , product design\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/125048198 9 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/307324634/ SUMMARY:Portland Design Thinkers: Timeless Human Design LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:2 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:20250826T165956Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250904T000000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250904T000000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250826T165956Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250826T165956Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482182 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers are excited to welcome Rodney Echols : Are We Having Fun Yet? Finding Joy In Your Design Career \;\n \; \nRodney will introduce his BRIGHT framework—a practical methodology for cultivating joy and preventing burnout in design work. Using design thi nking principles\, he transformed his UX expertise into wellness tools t hat address the unique challenges creative professionals face\, offering actionable techniques that go beyond typical self-care advice. \;\n& #13\;\nThis interactive session blends design methodology with mental he alth strategies\, featuring Rodney's signature humor and proven techniqu es for maintaining creative passion. You'll learn to apply UX principles to your own wellbeing through real-world case studies and contribute to discussions about sustainable creativity\, walking away with frameworks you can implement immediately.\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux\, ux design\, professional networking\, community building\, product desi gn\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482182 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/310377740/ SUMMARY:Finding Joy in Your Design Career SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250826T153924Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250904T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250904T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250826T153924Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20250826T153924Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482181 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers are excited to welcome Rodney Echols : Are We Having Fun Yet? Finding Joy In Your Design Career \;\n \; \nRodney will introduce his BRIGHT framework—a practical methodology for cultivating joy and preventing burnout in design work. Using design thi nking principles\, he transformed his UX expertise into wellness tools t hat address the unique challenges creative professionals face\, offering actionable techniques that go beyond typical self-care advice. \;\n& #13\;\nThis interactive session blends design methodology with mental he alth strategies\, featuring Rodney's signature humor and proven techniqu es for maintaining creative passion. You'll learn to apply UX principles to your own wellbeing through real-world case studies and contribute to discussions about sustainable creativity\, walking away with frameworks you can implement immediately.\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux\, ux design\, professional networking\, community building\, product desi gn\n\nImported from: http://calagator.org/events/1250482181 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/310377740/ SUMMARY:Finding Joy in Your Design Career LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT CREATED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251017T171008Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251113T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251113T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251017T171008Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20251017T171008Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482248 DESCRIPTION:In today’s competitive market\, having skills and experience isn’t enough. Whether you’re searching for your next role or looking to advance where you are\, you need to clearly articulate what makes you di fferent and valuable. \;\n \;\nIn this talk\, you’ll learn how to identify your unique professional patterns\, position yourself strategic ally in your market\, and communicate your value in ways that make you t he obvious choice - not just a qualified candidate. Drawing on work with professionals from entry-level to C-suite\, this session will show you how to move from being overlooked to being unmissable.\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux\, ux design\, professional networking\, community building\, product design\, job search\, career\n\nImported from: http:/ /calagator.org/events/1250482248 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/311583736/ SUMMARY:From Invisible to Unmissable: How to Position Yourself for Career Success 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:20260107T224348Z DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260129T190000 DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260129T173000 DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260107T224348Z LAST-MODIFIED;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260107T224348Z UID:http://calagator.org/events/1250482389 DESCRIPTION:Portland Design Thinkers are excited to welcome Leksi Kostur\ , Ephemeral by Design. \;\n \;\nThis talk explores the role of bio degradable materials in the future of design. Drawing from work in festi vals\, weddings\, and funerary contexts\, Leksi examines design situatio ns where short-lived and single-use objects are not failures\, but appro priate and even advantageous choices. Rather than positioning biodegrada bility as a universal solution\, she focuses on material logic and circu lar design practices\, aligning purpose with lifespan. She also looks at whimsy\, imagination\, and references to nature as intentional design c hoices\, framing optimism as a designer’s responsibility at a time when environmental fatigue and resignation are widespread. Designing with nat ure becomes a way to counter eco-nihilism and imagine more regenerative futures\n\nTags: portland design thinkers\, ux\, ux design\, professiona l networking\, community building\, product design\n\nImported from: htt p://calagator.org/events/1250482389 URL:https://www.meetup.com/portland-design-thinkers/events/312775056/ SUMMARY:Ephemeral by Design LOCATION:Virtual: false SEQUENCE:1 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR