Ginger Afro

Events

I love attending events to learn about changes in the industry and meet others in the field. Below is a list of Events, Courses and Workshops that I have attended over the years for UX Design, Product Management, Entrepreneurship, Coding etc. I have included some of the notes taken during each event, where it was, the speakers and additional links that may be of use to others.

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How to Find User Insights Through Storytelling

📅 2020-06-24

📍 Online Event

An event focused on discovering user insights through storytelling techniques.

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Psychology of E-Commerce: How to Sell Online

📅 2020-06-15

📍 Online Event

A course exploring psychological strategies for increasing online sales.

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How to Design Forms Like an Expert

📅 2020-05-13

📍 Online Event

A session on best practices for designing effective, accessible web forms.

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Product Tank January: Running Product Discovery

📅 2020-01-22

📍 Conway Hall, Holborn, WC1R 4RL, United Kingdom

A session by Mind the Product on effective product discovery strategies.

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Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Leaders in Luxe

📅 2019-12-03

📍 British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, England, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom

An event on luxury entrepreneurship, featuring leaders in the luxe industry.

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UX Crunch Meets Depop

📅 2019-06-27

📍 Depop, 7 Curtain Rd, London, United Kingdom

An event hosted by UX Crunch exploring design strategies with Depop.

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The UX Crunch: Designing for Ecommerce

📅 2019-01-29

📍 Barclays Rise, 41 Luke Street, London, England, EC2A 4AR, United Kingdom

An event on UX design principles tailored specifically for ecommerce experiences.

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Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO)

📅 2018-09-05

📍 De Vere Holborn Bars, 138-142 Holborn, London, England, EC1N 2ST, United Kingdom

A course providing Scrum training for Product Owners, led by Mike Cohn from Mountain Goat Software.

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Pixels & Prisons

📅 2018-05-30

📍 Eagle Labs Incubator, Barclays Bank, Cambridge, United Kingdom

A talk by Jay Heal on adapting user-centred design techniques within a high-security prison environment.

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Connecting The World Through IoT

📅 2018-04-17

📍 Lloyds Bank, 48 Chiswell Street, London, England, EC1Y 4XX, United Kingdom

An event by UX Crunch exploring the impact and future of IoT in connecting global networks.

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Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Internet Icons

📅 2018-03-13

📍 British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, England, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom

Insights from iconic entrepreneurs on building successful internet-based businesses.

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ML Gotcha

📅 2018-02-15

📍 The Bradfield Centre, Cambridge, United Kingdom

A talk on the challenges of deploying machine learning in commercial applications.

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Inspiring Entrepreneurs: Question Time

📅 2017-11-16

📍 British Library, 96 Euston Road, London, England, NW1 2DB, United Kingdom

An event at the British Library offering a Q&A session with prominent entrepreneurs.

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Designing an Ecommerce Experience

📅 2017-09-26

📍 Huckletree Shoreditch, 18 Finsbury Square, London, United Kingdom

An event focused on UX design principles and strategies specifically for ecommerce platforms.

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UX Demystified

📅 2016-10-27

📍 Campus London (Google), 5 Bonhill Street, London, England, EC2A 4BX, United Kingdom

An event aimed at breaking down the complexities of UX design.

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UX and LEGO Serious Play

📅 2016-07-19

📍 University of Cambridge, Judge Business School, Cambridge, United Kingdom

An interactive workshop using LEGO Serious Play to explore UX concepts.

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Mobile Development

📅 2016-05-12

📍 Business & Technology Centre, Bessemer Drive, Stevenage, England, SG1, United Kingdom

An event focused on best practices and challenges in mobile app development.

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Breaking into UX

📅 2016-03-15

📍 Impact Hub, King's Cross, London, England, United Kingdom

A panel event offering insights and advice for starting a career in UX design.

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User Experience Design Bootcamp

📅 2016-02-20

📍 General Assembly, London, England, United Kingdom

An immersive bootcamp covering essential UX principles and practical applications.

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Product Management Bootcamp

📅 2015-01-30

📍 General Assembly, 68-80 Hanbury Street, London, England, E1 5JL, United Kingdom

A comprehensive bootcamp focusing on key skills and practices for effective product management.

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Running Your Own Business

📅 2015-01-19

📍 Hills Road Sixth Form College, Hills Road, Cambridge, England, CB2 1PG, United Kingdom

An evening class focused on foundational skills for starting and managing a business.

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Designing for Multiple Devices: 3-Part Series

📅 2014-06-25

📍 General Assembly, 9 Back Hill, London, England, EC1R 5EN, United Kingdom

A comprehensive series on designing user experiences across multiple devices.

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User Experience Design Bootcamp

📅 2014-06-17

📍 General Assembly, 9 Back Hill, London, England, EC1R 5EN, United Kingdom

An intensive bootcamp on core UX design principles and practical applications.

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Data-Driven UX Design on a Budget

📅 2014-06-10

📍 General Assembly, 9 Back Hill, London, England, EC1R 5EN, United Kingdom

An insightful session on making data-driven design decisions without breaking the bank.