Debunking Design Series :

UX is more than just a buzzword—it’s a growing career path shaping the way we interact with the world. But what does it really mean to be a UX designer?

"Debunking Design" is an interactive workshop and lecture series aimed at breaking down the myths and mysteries of UX design. Whether you're just curious about the field or looking to sharpen your skills, this series brings clarity, insight, and practical tools to help you thrive in the world of design thinking.

Led by experienced UX professionals, each session explores core principles of user experience, unpacks real-world applications, and equips attendees with strategies to approach design with confidence. Topics range from user research and prototyping to accessibility and ethical design, giving you a comprehensive look into the UX landscape.

Join us as we demystify UX and empower the next generation of thoughtful, user-centered designers.

Turning Obstacles Into Innovation -A Design Thinking Workshop

Join us in a discussion where we explore the fundamentals of Design thinking through the lens of Human-Centered Design. Attendees will engage in conversations about the importance of empathy, collaboration, and innovation in creating user-centric solutions. This event provides practical insights and strategies for integrating human-centered design principles into your projects and workflows.

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Speakers

Alicia Maxey

- Product Designer, Kroger Technology & Digital

Alicia is an ex-perfectionist Designer with nine years of experience in the Higher Education and Retail industries. She graduated from Indiana University with a B.A in Journalism and a minor in Human-Centered Computing.

While she has spent the entirety of her career translating human interactions into workflows and pixels, she leverages her communication skills on a daily basis ensuring complex processes are broken down into accessible and straightforward artifacts.

She currently works at The Kroger company, as a Product Designer in the Associate and Operations Experience division, and is an avid user of the upside down emoji in Microsoft teams.

Eric Schenkel

- Director, UX Strategy & Design, MVP Health Care