Spark - UW/UX & UXL Design Conference

​🌟 Spark - Design Conference🌟

​Join us on a full-day adventure into the world of User Experience! 🎨📚 Hosted in collaboration with UW/UX and UX Laurier, this conference offers inspiring discussions,  engaging workshops, and invaluable networking opportunities. 🚀 Whether you’re a seasoned designer or just starting out, this event is tailored for YOU!

​Event Schedule 🗓️

​📍 UW Campus South Campus Hall (SCH) Room 228 | March 8, 2025

​11:30 AM – Speaker Panel

​🎙️ Learn from seasoned UX professionals at IBM, Sunlife, Wealthsimple, Disco & Arctic Wolf as they share stories, insights, and tips from their journeys in the field.

​1:00 PM – Break

​☕ Take a moment to recharge and connect with fellow attendees.

​1:30 PM – Workshop #1: Personal Branding

​🌟 Build your unique professional identity with tips and tools to stand out in the UX industry.

​3:00 PM – Break

​🍪 Relax and refresh before diving into more learning.

​3:30 PM – Workshop #2: Design Craft Skills

​📚 Explore real-world examples and master the art of presenting compelling UX case studies and creating industry-level designs.

​5:00 PM – Wrap Up

​🎉 Reflect on the day, exchange final connections, and leave with new inspiration for your UX journey.

​​​Who Can Join? 🎓

​​​We welcome every undergraduate student in Canada 🇨🇦, no matter your level of expertise! Whether you're a seasoned designer 🎨, just starting out 🌱, or completely new to the field, there’s a place for you here to learn and explore the exciting world of UX. 

​​​Why Should You Be There? 🏆

​By attending the UW/UX x UX Laurier Conference, you’ll:

​✅ Gain practical insights from top UX professionals during the speaker panel.

​✅ Develop essential skills in workshops like Personal Branding and Case Studies.

​✅ Expand your network by connecting with passionate peers and industry experts. 🤝

​✅ Enhance your portfolio with new strategies and ideas from hands-on sessions. 📂

​✅ Be inspired to take your UX journey to the next level! 🚀

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​How to join the fun ✏️📲

​​​📝 To be part of this revolutionary journey, fill out the form on our official Luma event page.

​​​📝 Check out our socials for any event updates. (Insta: @ux.laurier & @uw_ux)

​📝 If you are a Laurier student fill out the Release Waiver & Indemnity off-campus event form: https://wlu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6EAxEEYHiptB7nM

​​​Deadline 📅: March 8th

​​​ABOUT UXL:

​​​UX Laurier is on a mission to cultivate an all-inclusive community that nurtures learning, practicing, and exploring the thrilling field of UX design

​​​​​We understand that for many students, design can be daunting. We aim to establish a platform where design enthusiasts can band together to hone their skills, share resources, network with industry insiders, collaborate on epic projects, and bring their acquired skills to life.

ABOUT UW/UX:

UW/UX is a student organization dedicated to fostering a friendly and inclusive design culture at Waterloo through our 3 pillars: Community, Discovery and Empowerment. We welcome designers of all backgrounds—UX, product, graphic, and beyond, to create a space that celebrate learning and creativity.

​​​Join us to participate in an enriching event!