Prototype It Recap ✧
Catch up on all things DI!
(1) Prototype It Recap
(2) Upcoming DI Events + Opportunities
(3) Design Beyond DI
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Prototype It workshop! We loved seeing your creativity in action as we explored how to bring portfolio ideas to life through interactive prototypes. From wireframes to clickable designs, you all made incredible progress toward translating your concepts into experiences.
Upcoming DI Events
✦ Damon Sanchez — Human-Centered Design Process and the Artifacts Associated with the Phases
Tuesday, Oct. 21 · 6-7 PM | Room 2538, Morgridge Hall
Join us for an in-depth look at how user experience and design thinking come together in real-world practice. Damon Sanchez, UX Product Manager at Baird, will walk us through the stages of the human-centered design process — from research to prototyping — and highlight the key artifacts that bring each phase to life.
Thank you to everyone who applied to join a DI cohort this semester!
We had so many thoughtful applications and loved seeing your passion for design. While not everyone could be placed this round, there will be plenty of other ways to get involved this semester through open workshops, projects, and events. We encourage you to stay connected and apply again next semester!
Design Beyond DI ⬇︎
📢 Career Exploration with Information Science
Tuesday, Oct. 21 | 5:30-6:30 PM | Room 2532, Morgridge Hall
Curious about careers that blend tech, data, and design with communication or planning? Join this session to learn how an Information Science background can open doors to roles focused on people, systems, and strategy. You’ll also uncover ways to articulate your career interests, and how they connect with the Info Sci major. Learn more & register here
🌐 World Usability Day 2025 - CDIS Celebration
Thursday, November 13 | All day @ Morgridge Hall
Celebrate the 20th anniversary of World Usability Day with events, food, swag, and opportunities to connect with the Madison design & tech community. This year’s theme, Emerging Technologies and Human Experience, explores how innovations like AI and immersive interfaces can transform the way we live and work. Volunteer opportunities will also be available!
🚀 MadHacks is back!
Join us November 22–23 at Morgridge Hall for a weekend of innovation, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you’re a first-time hacker or a returning participant, MadHacks is the perfect space to learn new skills, meet like-minded creators, and bring your ideas to life. Applications close November 8!
✐ᝰ. DesignLab – Digital Design Support
Working on a presentation, poster, video, or another creative project? DesignLab offers free one-on-one tutoring to help you improve your design, storytelling, and visuals. Their consultants can guide you at any stage, from brainstorming ideas to refining the final product. Both in-person and virtual appointments are available throughout the semester at multiple campus locations.
⚙︎ Software Training for Students (STS)
Looking to sharpen your tech skills? STS) offers free, hands-on workshops and 1-on-1 support on tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Excel, R, Python, HTML/CSS/JS, and more. Learn from fellow students in a supportive, low-stress environment whether for class projects or personal growth!
✧ See you Tuesday, Oct 21 for Damon Sanchez: Human-Centered Design Process and the Artifacts Associated with Each Phase! ✧