π Fireside Chat: Keeping the Consumerβs Voice at the Heart of Change
Online Meetup
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IxDF Toronto invites you to join us for a special virtual meetup hosted by our friends at IxDF Las Vegas!
How do you stay connected to what consumers really need β especially when everything is shifting around you?
In this fireside chat, senior researcher and strategist Samantha Stephens will share how to keep your work grounded in human insight, even in times of rapid change.
β¨ Expect practical stories and guidance on:
Adapting research when business goals evolve
Building feedback loops that teams actually use
Turning insights into action β not just documentation
Whether you work in UX, product, strategy, or something in between, this conversation will leave you inspired and ready to lead with empathy.
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Wednesday, September 17
π 6:30β7:30 PM EDT
β 30-minute Q&A after the session
π Online
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Free & open to all β just bring your curiosity

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P.S. Big things are coming! IxDF Toronto is gearing up for an exciting new season of in-person meetups, hands-on workshops, and inspiring events β all designed to connect and grow our amazing local design community.
π₯ Join our IxDF Toronto LinkedIn Group and follow our brand-new Showcase Page to stay in the loop, meet fellow creatives, and be the first to hear about whatβs ahead. We canβt wait to connect with you!
Online Meetup
Attendance is free.
No IxDF membership required.
Meet people who love design as much as you do. Together we learn new skills, grow our networks, and discover new job opportunities.
Join us to make lifelong friendships over coffee and a shared love of design! β€οΈ
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Product / UX Designer & Researcher
UX/UI Designer
UX Researcher
Chief Impact Officer
Online Meetup
Attendance is free.
No IxDF membership required.
Meet people who love design as much as you do. Together we learn new skills, grow our networks, and discover new job opportunities.
Join us to make lifelong friendships over coffee and a shared love of design! β€οΈ
An IxDF Local Group is a meeting point for people with a passion for design in your city.
You don't need to be a designer, just passionate about great design and how it can improve your work and career.
Meetups are the heartbeat of IxDF Local Groups, whether we meet at a cafΓ©, a creative space or a local company. There's nothing quite like the magic of meeting face-to-face to share ideas and inspiration.
We also host regular IxDF Design Dinners, where we enjoy great food and help each other learn and grow. Even a simple coffee meetup in a cafΓ© can ignite collaborations and friendships that last a lifetime.
You'll also have a private and exclusive online forum where you can openly get help and career advice.
Simply put, we learn together and smile together.
You'll expand your career network, discover new skills, explore job opportunities, meet potential clients, or even find your next dedicated team member when you join an xDF Local Group.
Remember: Your network is your net worth.
Your IxDF Local Group is led by an IxDF Local Leader and serves as a vibrant hub where you can network, learn and grow.
Here's what you can expect:
A community of professionals from all walks of life, who share a passion for great design and how it can benefit their career, their company, and society in general.
Meetups are the heartbeat of IxDF Local Groups, whether we meet at a cafΓ© or a creative space. There's nothing quite like the magic of meeting face-to-face to share ideas and inspiration.
We also host regular IxDF Design Dinners, where we enjoy great food and help each other learn and grow. Even a simple coffee meetup in a cafe can ignite collaborations and friendships that last a lifetime.
You don't have to be a designer, just passionate about great design and how it can improve your work and career. Design skills make you valuable - in any job and any industry.
You'll also have a private and exclusive online forum where you can openly get help and career advice.
We help each other find new career opportunities and jobs.
We also host more formal workshops to share knowledge and learn from each other, e.g., case studies, success stories and practical experiences.
We have ongoing conversations about current design topics and local opportunities, which can help you stay ahead of industry developments and identify career opportunities.
And lastly, peer-led sessions focused on specific design challenges that will help you build expertise and sharpen your problem-solving skills.
In other words, we learn together and smile together. We lift each other up.
Yes, absolutely!
IxDF Local Groups are for everyone, regardless of your professional background.
Design skills make you valuable. In any job and any industry. That's why our IxDF Local Groups are not just for professional designers. They're communities of professionals from all walks of life, who share a passion for great design and how it can benefit their career, their company, and society in general.
No matter what your job currently is, you'll find a supportive community to connect and grow with.
Each meetup is a chance to grow, learn, and connect with passionate professionals like yourself. Even small gatherings create big opportunities for personal and professional growth.
In a world that's getting more artificial, lonely, and competitive, IxDF brings the heart back.
We're a community with heart and soul, so you never have to face the job market alone. At IxDF, we lift each other up, learn together, and spark friendships that grow your career.