>>>>>>>>>> NEW VENUE ALERT <<<<<<<<<<
We’re excited to announce a fresh new location for our upcoming event! CapCHI now meets at Impact Hub Ottawa (123 Slater Street, 7th floor).
Join us for an inspirational fireside chat with David Kiesekamp, Nokia’s Head of UX Design and Research, moderated by Hala Hawa MDes, PMP, CapCHI’s Co-chair.
During this chat you will get to learn about David and his none-linear design journey, how Nokia encompasses diversity, design, and innovation in their practices, and the interplay between design, research, technology, and business.
This is your opportunity to learn about the complexity of the journey to becoming a UX designer. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the industry, this discussion will provide takeaways and a new outlook in your UX career.
David Kiesekamp – Nokia | LinkedIn
About The Venue
Impact Hub Ottawa is situated on the 7th floor of a high-rise building and at 7pm the entry doors on the ground floor/street level lock automatically. We will monitor the doors a bit past the lock time and tape a note to the door with a number to contact for entry. Water, tea and coffee are provided for free, but food will not be available. You are welcome to bring your own snack. No alcoholic beverages please. If you like to head out for a drink afterwards, there are various options near by to do so.
DATE TIME: Tuesday October 15, 2024, 5:30-9:00 pm.
LOCATION: In-Person Event at Impact Hub Ottawa (123 Slater Street, 7th floor, Ottawa, ON K1P 5H2).
- NOTE: The venue is in a high-rise building and the entry doors on the ground floor/street level lock automatically at 7pm.
REGISTRATION: (Free!) https://www.meetup.com/capchi/events/303751280/
Our Sponsors
We are extremely grateful to these organizations for their generous support of CapCHI and the local UX community.
Design Centered Co.
https://designcentered.co/
Design Centered Co. is a leading UX and digital transformation agency, recognized for delivering inclusive, sustainable, and impact-driven solutions. We help organizations create meaningful change through user-centered design and innovative strategies.
DFFRNT
https://dffrnt.ca 
We’re an exceptional team of highly experienced behavioural researchers and design strategists. We apply a fundamental understanding of human behaviour, strategic design and human-computer interaction to deliver product and service design value.
Human-Centred Design Lab
http://human-centred.ca
An interdisciplinary postgraduate program and research lab focused on evidence-based design strategy. We work with businesses, governments and not-for-profit organizations to provide students an industry-focused learning experience.
Jumping Elephants
https://www.jumpingelephants.ca 
Jumping Elephants is a full-service, consulting group based in Ottawa and specializing in user-centred solutions design and business process management for the public and private sector.
About CapCHI
CapCHI (www.capchi.org) is a social and professional society of people who work as user interface designers, researchers, educators, software developers, web designers, graphic designers and human factors engineers in and around Canada’s National Capital Region. Founded in 1991, CapCHI’s goal is to bring together local professionals interested in how humans and computers interact, in a relaxed and informal atmosphere.
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