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This event is now SOLD OUT for in-person attendance. You can, however, still join us virtually by signing up here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_9tczSATwQKSaMg0TjvSX2g
Join us for our first SODA Social of 2023, in collaboration with SumUp. We’ll be uncovering what’s hot and what’s not for the world of UX in 2023, including fresh new ways of thinking, designing, and implementing your creativity.
UX plays a vital role in business strategy, brand reputation and accessibility, and it remains instrumental in fulfilling your audience’s needs. This event will give you the opportunity to engage with design professionals and determine how you can incorporate a modern edge into your creative decision-making.
We’ll be covering:
AI-designed user experiences
Dark UX – The accessibility benefits of a darker interface
Emotional design – For example, using design elements from the 80s to evoke a certain experience
Personalisation and automation
Growth of voice search - According to Juniper Research, the number of voice assistant devices in use is expected to surpass 8bn by 2024, more than the world's current population.
Schedule (CEST):
6:00pm – 6:30pm: Pre-networking
6:30pm – 7:15pm – Panel discussion
7:15pm – 7:30pm – Live Q&A session
7:30pm – 8:30pm – Food, drinks, further networking
Our panel will include:
Beth Eagles - Host @ SODA Social
Reem Alwahabi - Head of Product @ Predium
Josh Rivers - UX Research Lead @ Solsten
Paz Arando - Senior Product Designer @ AutoScout24
Reem Alwahabi
Reem is a designer, with a background in architecture and UX design. After earning her degree in the UAE and gaining experience as a freelancer, she moved to Munich to work as an architect on a range of urban and residential projects. In 2018, she made the transition to UX design, and rose through the ranks at Autoscout24, eventually taking on a leadership role in 2021. In this role, she led a team of designers and played a role in shaping the company's product strategy, with a focus on creating an exceptional user experience. In 2022, Reem joined Predium as the head of product, where she has been responsible for scaling the product department at this exciting SaaS start-up.
Josh Rivers, PhD
Josh is the UX Research Lead at Solsten, a company that’s unlocking the potential of games by combining deep psychological insights with machine learning while pioneering the field of psychology-based AI. A queer anthropologist by formal training, he applies the tools of anthropology to the world of game development to facilitate empathy and human-centered thinking between companies and their players. Prior to joining Solsten, Josh led UX Research at CCP Games, the makers of EVE Online.
Paz Arando
Paz is Product Designer Lead born in Patagonia and based in Berlin. She has worked as a UX Designer for the last eight years. She has been in different roles and teams during this time, from being the only designer at a startup to leading a team at the largest e-commerce in Latin America. After a sabbatical leave, Paz moved to a foreign country to keep stepping outside of her comfort zone. She landed a role at AutoScout24, where she has been leading a team and crafting the experience for the buyers on their platform.
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