Exhausted by clients who expect to see comps in Week 1? Frustrated by stakeholders who can find budget for anything but user research?
Whether in-house, agency-side or independent, UX consultants everywhere face challenges when securing budget and gaining respect as trusted advisors. In this Austin UPA session, we'll discuss what to do and what not to do to prove your value to clients and earn their appreciation. *Erin Young* is an Austin-based UX consultant who specializes in designing experiences that are persuasive, social and easy-to-use. She has helped establish the role of UXD within agencies and on the client side, and has designed for organizations including Microsoft, the U.S. Dept of Education, JCPenney, Ritz-Carlton, UPS, Chase, and Facebook. She blogs at erinlynnyoung.com. *EVENT DETAILS* RSVP: Not required, but appreciated - http://austinupa.ning.com/events/the-roi-of-ux-proving-the (Note: If you haven't signed up on the Austin UPA website, then you'll need to - the link is on the upper right, and it’s free.) When: Tuesday, July 6, 2010, 7-9pm Where: Texas Coworking, 200 E. 6th Street (3rd Floor of the Hannig Row Building), directly above B.D. Riley's Pub Parking is available on the street ("Pay Station" spaces and metered spaces are free on weekdays after 5:30pm) and in nearby surface lots and garages. Street parking on Brazos between 4th & 6th, on 7th Street, and on San Jacinto between 7th and 5th are good bets. Also see the map of Public Parking in Downtown Austin on Texas Coworking’s site. -- Our Web site: http://www.RefreshAustin.org/ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Refresh Austin" group. [ Posting ] To post to this group, send email to [email protected] Job-related postings should follow http://tr.im/refreshaustinjobspolicy We do not accept job posts from recruiters. [ Unsubscribe ] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] [ More Info ] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/Refresh-Austin
