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September 15, 2022

Upcoming Online Event: Medical Breakthroughs By Design

Medical Breakthroughs By Design is a full day event for people that want to explore how user-centered design techniques can be leveraged to create differentiation, innovation, better care, and better market performance in the medical device space, learning from pros with hands on, lived experience in the industry. It is the only event created exclusively for the people in product roles behind medical device breakthroughs: Product Designers, Product Managers, and Product Decision Makers.

https://www.breakthroughsbydesign.events/

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August 04, 2022

Tech Product Ethics

We’re aware of the negative impact digital products can have on mental health and the threat they pose to the social fabric. As they become more ingrained in our daily lives, is it too late for ethical design to clean up the mess we've made? This event explored user experience ethics and its role within tech products, bringing together leaders from both industry and academia for a keynote talk and fireside chat to discuss:

Dark Patterns in User Experience Design (UXD)
Business Case for Ethical User Experience
Rethinking User Design Process
Digital Human Rights

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=1&v=QE1QbRe6QSQ&feature=youtu.be

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March 04, 2022

Land Your Dream Job: Resume and Portfolio Review

XCenter partnered with Purdue UX Design Club to help CGT students prepare for the upcoming career fair. Industry professionals volunteered time to offer resume and portfolio reviews, answer questions about what it’s like in the field, and share interview tips to help students land their dream job.

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October 26, 2021

Inclusion and Accessibility: UX Put Into Practice

Companies are increasingly growing aware of unaddressed accessibility issues with their products and experts are exploring how inclusive UX can pave a new path forward. On Tuesday, October 26th, industry leaders and expert researchers in engineering, mobility, tech, and public health came together to share how they're putting inclusive UX into practice and making it a reality.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV3SteeMy1U&t=1474s

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September 22, 2021

UX Alumni Panel: Transitioning from University to Industry

Making the jump from university to industry comes with its own set of challenges. On Wednesday, September 22nd recent UX grads from Purdue University shared their transition experiences and offered advice on what students should take advantage of now to land a job and succeed in their new role. Attendees got a tour of our brand-new usability facility, free pizza, and insights!

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May 05, 2021

UEGroup Partners with Purdue on new technology experience center in Discovery Park District

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. – Purdue Research Foundation on Wednesday (May 5) announced the establishment of the Experience Innovation Center (XCenter) focused on exploring innovative approaches to how people interact and work with technology. Located in Purdue University’s Discovery Park District, the center is a collaboration between UEGroup and the Purdue Polytechnic Institute, one of the 10 academic colleges at Purdue.

https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2021/Q2/uegroup-partners-with-purdue-on-new-technology-experience-center-in-discovery-park-district.html

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