Chicago, United States
Mila Shumilina
Senior UX Designer at Examity
Hello IxDF Chicago!
AI is becoming an integral part of our lives, influencing our work every single minute, and naturally, it raises many questions such as:
Will AI take my job?
What are the best AI tools available?
How can I leverage AI tools in my job?
...and many more.
Let’s gather to share our thoughts and the AI tools we're currently using. This session is all about open communication and sharing experiences. It’s a chance for all of us to discuss how AI is shaping our field and to learn from each other's interactions with AI tools. Bring your insights, your queries, and the AI technologies you’ve experimented with.
Please prepare to share questions and experiences during the meetup. Post your thoughts and the AI tools you’ve been testing in the chat ahead of time, so we can make the most of our time together.
Join us for a dynamic exchange of ideas as we explore the evolving role of AI in design. Let's navigate these new waters together and see where they might lead us!

© Interaction Design Foundation, CC BY-SA 4.0
Chicago, United States
Mila Shumilina
Senior UX Designer at Examity
Meet people who love design as much as you do. Together we learn new skills, grow our networks, and discover new job opportunities.
An IxDF Local Group connects you with people in your city who are building and applying design skills in their work. Together, you'll strengthen your craft, expand your network, and put theory into practice.
IxDF Local Groups meet regularly in person at cafés, company offices, or creative spaces to share ideas, give feedback, run workshops, and learn from each other. Many groups also organize IxDF Design Dinners, where the conversation goes deeper over a meal. These aren't just social events. Members find collaborators, clients, job leads, and future teammates through them.
You'll also have access to a private online forum where you can get career advice, honest feedback, and support from people who understand the work.
You don't need to have a "designer" title to join. If you care about how design shapes products, careers, and organizations, you belong here.
Join and you'll discover new skills, explore job opportunities, and build relationships with people who understand the power of great design.
Your IxDF Local Leader organizes meetups based on what members want most. Sessions range from hands-on and structured to relaxed and informal.
Some examples of what you'll find:
Presentations from local designers, followed by Q&A
Lightning talks where members share lessons learned from real projects
Workshops where you work through a real design challenge together
Portfolio reviews where you get honest, practical feedback
Coffee meetups and design dinners with open conversations about where the industry is heading
Any member can propose, organize and post a meetup. You don't have to wait for your Local Leader to take the initiative.
What stays consistent is the people. You'll find designers and professionals who ask good questions, share what they know, and show up for each other between meetups too.
Yes, absolutely!
Design skills make you more effective in any role. Product managers, developers, marketers, researchers, and founders all work better when they understand how to think like a designer.
IxDF Local Groups reflect that. Members come from all kinds of professional backgrounds, not just design. What they share is an interest in how design shapes products, decisions, and careers.
You'll fit right in regardless of your background.
In a world that's getting more artificial and competitive, IxDF brings the heart back, so you never have to face the job market alone.
Learn together, get mentored, find your next job, and build friendships that grow your career.