We tend to think of User Experience as flows, components, wireframes and digital interfaces but design definitely isn't confined to digital boundaries.
The moment an attendee steps into a conference, concert or festival, they enter a carefully orchestrated journey. From the clarity of registration emails to the intuitive flow of venue finding and the micro-interactions at check-in, event planning is experience design in its purest form.
In this discussion, we’ll step away from the digital canvas to explore how classic UX principles, such as cognitive load, signifiers, flows and friction reduction shape the real-world attendee experience.
You don't need to be a member of IxDF to attend. Whether you’re a designer, researcher, product manager, or simply curious about how great products come to life, we’d love to see you there.
We'll talk about
How to recognize core design patterns and human behaviors playing out in physical, non-digital environments.
Mapping the lifecycle of an event goer, from pre-event anxiety to post-event reflection.
Lessons from physical space navigation, bottleneck management and accessibility that will sharpen your digital design practice.
Our Speaker
Silvia Lascu is an Employer Branding Specialist with 10 years of experience in community building, tech events and experience design. For the past four years, she has supported Elektrobit in strengthening its employer brand in Romania, while creating initiatives that bring people together and foster meaningful experiences.
Schedule
Check-in opens: 18:00
Event starts: 18:30
Q&A + Networking
Special thanks to our host DevPlant Cowork.
Spots are limited, please confirm attendance and let us know in advance if you can’t make it.
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London, United Kingdom
Laura Ardelean
UX Designer at Endava
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.
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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.
You don’t need to be a designer to have a seat at the table. IxDF Pune
Curiosity and good coffee are the only requirements. IxDF Santo Domingo
From designers to business thinkers, every voice adds value. IxDF Bordeaux
You don’t need to be a designer to think creatively. IxDF Chennai
Everyone here learns from each other and grows together. IxDF Salvador
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.
