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IxDF Talk: UX Design 2026 [SOLD OUT]

IxDF Talk: UX Design 2026 [SOLD OUT]

Date and time: Thu, Mar 19, 2026; 17:30 – 19:30 UTC
Location: Rome, Italy

About the Meetup

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Ciao a tutti!

Il giorno 19 Marzo, nella splendida cornice del The Social Hub, torneremo alla carica in questo 2026 con il primo evento dell'anno 🎉

Un appuntamento più strutturato rispetto alle edizioni precedenti, pensato per offrire contenuti concreti, visione strategica e un momento di confronto tra professionisti del settore.

Orario di inizio: 18:30

(Ore 19:00) Talk 1 – How to apply UX when there is no time for… UX! (In inglese)

Un case study pratico su come portare valore al design anche quando il tempo per ricerca e analisi è limitato. Un intervento focalizzato su metodo, priorità e decisioni rapide ma consapevoli in contesti ad alta pressione.

Speaker: Leticia Diefenbach, Senior Product Designer @ R/GA
LinkedIn: Leticia Diefenbach

(19:30) Talk 2 – The State of UX in 2026 (In italiano)

Una panoramica sui trend UX & Design del 2026, basata sulle principali fonti di riferimento del settore. Un momento per capire dove sta andando la disciplina tra evoluzione degli strumenti, nuove competenze e cambiamenti culturali.

Speaker: Carlo Frinolli, Head of Design @ Loquis
LinkedIn: Carlo Frinolli

A chiudere, un aperitivo informale continuare la conversazione e il networking.

Speriamo che questo nuovo inizio possa interessarvi e coinvolgervi: abbiamo lavorato per rendere l’evento ancora più curato, senza perdere lo spirito di condivisione che ci contraddistingue.
Vi aspettiamo 🌸

[ENG]

Hello everyone! On March 19th, in the wonderful setting of The Social Hub, we’re kicking off 2026 with our first event of the year! 🎉

This edition is more structured than previous ones, designed to offer concrete content, strategic vision, and a space for discussion among industry professionals.

Start Time: 18:30 (6:30 PM)

(19:00) Talk 1 – How to apply UX when there is no time for… UX! (In English)

A practical case study on how to bring value to design even when time for research and analysis is limited. This session focuses on methodology, priorities, and making fast yet informed decisions in high-pressure environments.

Speaker: Leticia Diefenbach, Senior Product Designer @ R/GA
LinkedIn: Leticia Diefenbach

(19:30) Talk 2 – The State of UX in 2026 (In Italian)

An overview of UX & Design trends in 2026, based on the industry's leading reference sources. A moment to understand where the discipline is headed, covering the evolution of tools, new skills, and cultural shifts.

Speaker: Carlo Frinolli, Head of Design @ Loquis
LinkedIn: Carlo Frinolli

To wrap things up, we’ll have an informal aperitivo to keep the conversation going and enjoy some networking.

We hope this new start excites you as much as it does us: we’ve worked hard to make the event even more polished while keeping the spirit of sharing that defines us.

We look forward to seeing you there! 🌸

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IxDF Connected Professional distinction: Attended 10 or more IxDF Meetups
IxDF Top 10% Course Taker distinction: Completed an IxDF course with a score of 90%
IxDF Assiduous Learner Award distinction: Completed 5 IxDF Courses
IxDF Community Explorer distinction: Attended 3 IxDF Meetups
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Roma, Italy

Benedetta Colonna

UX/UI Designer

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