What we’re about
The Tampa Bay User Experience Group is a volunteer-led user experience professional organizations in south central Florida created by Krissy Scoufis in August, 2013. Mike Gallers and Beth Galambos joined the leadership team shortly after the group started and together they hosted over 70+ events.
In 2022, Rob Vanasco took over the group and began hosting meetups in January 2023.
The purpose of the group is to provide ways for the local UX community, and those interested in UX, to connect, learn, and grow.
The goal of the group is to..
- Create a place where people feel welcome, accepted, and heard.
- Provide opportunities for people to learn and practice UX principles.
- Connect people with one another.
- Provide opportunities to serve our communities and use our UX skills to improve the lives of the people around us.
Upcoming events (4)
See all- UX Workshop: Accessibility for DesignersRadius Church, St. Petersburg, FL
What is accessibility and why does it matter? Accessibility is the practice of creating digital experiences that can be used by the widest audience possible, and it's essential to UX! Get started in core fundamentals during this interactive workshop where you'll learn about common accessibility issues and how designers can detect and solve these issues in their wireframes and workflow.
As an optional prerequisite, check out Microsoft's free Accessibility fundamentals course, or save it for after the workshop to build on your accessibility knowledge!
About the Facilitator
The workshop will be with TBUX member Katie Killary – a Tampa native who studied user experience design at General Assembly in New York, and graphic design at USF St. Pete. Now she works remotely as a Product Designer on the Accessibility Center of Excellence at Dell Technologies. Her day-to-day focus is on education and training documentation, and testing designs for common issues. She is currently learning more about accessibility considerations in AI and always exploring new tools for testing! - TBUX Virtual: Portfolio Share & ReviewLink visible for attendees
A UXer's portfolio is a window into their world. It shows how they think about research and/or design and gives potential employers a sense of who they are as a person, their skill set, and how they approach UX work.
This event's presenter is Daniel C. Hamner
https://www.danielchamner.comIn this virtual event, one brave UXer will present their portfolio and open themselves up to questions and feedback from the group. And, from time to time, we will have a guest expert who can provide additional guidance. Click/tap the link below to sign up to have your portfolio reviewed in one of our virtual events.
https://forms.gle/AqsJd5msAh2dnZWW7
- Opportunity to Help Nonprofits with Sarah FridayLink visible for attendees
Are you interested in using your UX skills to help nonprofits?
Apparo is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to amplifying the impact of other nonprofits through technology and process improvement. By connecting nonprofits with volunteers, Apparo provides free and affordable IT education, training, and solutions that help these organizations achieve their missions more effectively. With a strong focus on creating positive social change, Apparo transforms communities and improves lives by leveraging technology expertise and resources.
About the Speaker
Sarah Friday is the Program and Volunteer Manager at Apparo, where she has been making a significant impact for over four years. Originally from the Pittsburgh area, Sarah moved to Charlotte in 2020 and relocated to the Western NC mountains last year. With a career deeply rooted in the nonprofit sector, Sarah is passionate about people and dedicated to making a positive impact in our communities. - Tampa Bay UX Holiday PartyGolden Isles Brewing Co., St. Petersburg, FL
Come celebrate 2024 and the holidays with your TBUX friends!!
Join us at Golden Isles Brewing for an evening of fun and social interaction...or just sit in the corner with that one person you actually enjoy talking to and ignore the rest of the group. No judgement.
Some swag provided (first 50 people).
One drink provided (first 50 people).
Some food provided...with the option to buy more at Liberty Smokehouse Food Truck.
