(1) Design Expedition
(2) Opportunities & Events
Design Expedition!
This upcoming Monday, April 28th from 5:00-7:00pm in Helen C. White on the 4th floor library (iSchool libraray), we will be hosting for our end-of-semester Design Expedition!
Join us for a series of 8 mini-works on tools & frameworks that we see as incredibly valuable in exploring the question: How can we design impactful solutions that benefit people, systems, and the planet? Sneak peak: our friends at StartingBlock Madison, Inc. will be leading a co-creation & brainstorming workshop addressing the Wisconsin housing crisis.
We will also be showcasing our semester-long UX design & HCI projects for local startups, CuroNow, Spectacle Health, and IQ Decide. If you're considering applying to join our cohort teams this fall, this is a great chance to get a glimpse of what you'll gain and hear firsthand from current members about their experiences :)
Come celebrate the creativity, innovation, and collaboration happening on UW’s campus — Refreshments Included!
Upcoming Opportunities & Events!
Config 2025
Figma’s biggest event of the year is back! Config 2025 is happening May 6–8, and it’s completely free to attend online.
With over 75 speakers and sessions covering UX/UI, product design, collaboration, and new Figma features, this is an awesome opportunity to explore what’s next in design and learn from the people shaping the industry. It’s a great chance to get inspired, pick up new skills, and hear directly from industry leaders.
Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Marketing 2025
The Wisconsin School of Business is hosting the 2nd Symposium on Artificial Intelligence in Marketing from May 14th at 1 PM to May 16th at 1 PM right here in Madison!
The symposium will cover everything from deep learning and generative AI to algorithmic bias and human-AI collaboration. It’s a great opportunity to learn how AI is shaping the future of marketing.
Deep Dive into Prototyping in Figma
Looking to take your Figma skills to the next level? On May 16th at 1pm on zoom, this intermediate workshop is all about creating polished, interactive prototypes using tools like interactive components, variables, conditional logic, and advanced transitions.
Led by Figma’s Designer Advocate for Education, Miguel 'Miggi' Cardona, this session is great for strengthening your Figma prototyping!
Intro to Code Connect - Figma Office Hours
Ready to explore Code Connect, Figma’s tool that bridges the gap between design and code? On Monday, April 29th at 11:00am, their team will dive into how Code Connect is transforming the way teams build products by surfacing component code directly within designs.
Volunteer with the Play Make Learn Conference
Want to strengthen your skills in marketing, event planning, or teamwork? Interested in networking with creatives & innovators? Join the Play Make Learn Conference as a volunteer! The conference will happen in late August, but they would love your help planning now! The theme this year “Breaking and Mending,” and is an excellent time with a vibrant arts/design/maker community and a healthy smattering of researchers, all coming together around playful education. Learn more about the Play Make Learn Conference.
That’s all for now! 🗓️👋
We hope to see you at the Design Expedition on Monday, April 28th from 5:00-7:00pm!