Workshops and Main Program Online
All presentations will be recorded and available for [re]play as part of the Talks on Demand for all registered attendees through December 2022. Videos will be made available the date of the scheduled presentation. Main program talks also include a short live Q&A which will not be recorded.
11:00 AM to 2:00 PM CT
Single Day Workshop (Virtual)Curiosity, Everywhere – Creating More Meaningful Experiences
This workshop will be taking place on Zoom. Log in to access workshop Before our products or services can inform, entertain, satisfy or delight, they must first engage. Curiosity is a powerful way to engage customers and create memorable experiences. This workshop will help you harness the power that curiosity brings to experiences and create significant and more memorable experiences.…
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM CT
Multiple Day Workshop (Virtual)Location
Vancouver RoomBuilding a Personal Knowledge Garden (Day 3)
Information is essential to your work. And you are overwhelmed by it. Research findings, design inspiration, project details, insightful essays, useful webinars, and so much more. All this information should make you smarter, generate insights, and amplify your creative output. And yet the result is a digital tarpit where information goes to die. There is an alternative: building a “second brain.” The strategy is to replace the tarpit with a…
April 18
2:30 to 4:30 PM ET
April 20
2:30 to 4:30 PM ET
2:30 PM to 5:30 PM CT
Single Day Workshop (Virtual)Location
San Diego RoomSorta Sketchy: Improving Communication by Drawing Stuff
More than ever, we need to clearly share ideas across town, across cultures, or across the globe. Sketching is a great way to bridge these distances. Visual language in just about any form can cut through confusion and create understanding. If you have or want a career in UX, creating understanding is at the heart of everything you do. You don’t need to draw comics like Stan Lee (I sure…
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM CT
Social EventLocation
Mentor RoomFirst Timer Welcome Event
Is this your first time at IAC? We would like to welcome you with a special First Timer event prior to the Welcome Reception. Hosts will be available for conversation and to share ideas about how to make the most of your IAC experience. We encourage you to sign up in advance so that we can be sure to have enough hosts and to help you maximize your time. However…
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM CT
Multiple Day Workshop (Virtual)Location
VirtualSenior to Leader – Supporting Design Practitioners to Moving into Leadership Roles (Day 3)
This workshop will be taking place on Zoom. Access will also be available through the Chicago workshop room during workshop hours. What happens when a senior designer is ready to move up to the next level? What are the skills needed to become a lead designer, team leader or manager? How do they differ to being a designer on the tools? About 5-7 years…
April 18 6
6:00 to 8:00 PM ET
April 19
6:00 to 8:00 PM ET
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM CT
Social EventLocation
Rooftop LoungeWelcome Reception
Let’s all [Re]connect as we kick off IAC22 at the Welcome Reception. Feel free to bring your own food and drink. Start up or join the conversations in our virtual conference space, Gather. Volunteers will offer short guided tours of Gather so you may familiarize yourself with the space before talks begin on Thursday. Tours will be announced periodically throughout the reception and attendees are encouraged to join a tour