UX is shifting – and fast. Some developments are pushing UX higher into strategic and business roles (think “seat at the table” or UXers moving into product management). Others are commodifying it – through standardized design systems or generative AI.

We’re navigating change on all fronts, and we want your perspective.

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At last year’s uxcon, we conducted an experimental onsite research project regarding the State of UX and we discovered that this topic is in fact on many people’s minds. Whether you work in a large organization or a scaled-up startup, there are common challenges we are all experiencing. This year we want to learn more and dig in deeper!

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Kathy Toney will kick off this year’s State of UX project by sharing what is in store for the three days of uxcon and beyond. Make sure to participate by answering the (online) survey as well as the questions we will ask throughout the conference. And stop by the State of UX booth in the break area to share more of your perspective and see how others feel.

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And, in the closing talk, Kathy will share more of the preliminary research findings and the “How Might We” questions we will dig in deeper on Day 3 in a workshop.

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We think it’s important to continue reflecting on where we’ve come from, where we are currently, and where we are going, and we look forward to doing this with you all at this year’s uxcon.

As Kathy stated at last year’s uxcon:

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“If we want to design the future of our discipline, we need to first understand the current state and move forward with intention.”

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Let’s do this!