Events

We’re thrilled to welcome Catt Small to our April Virtual event! Catt is Product Design Leader and author of The Staff Designer: Grow, Influence, and Lead as an Individual Contributor.

Bring your questions, or feel free to send them to us ahead of time and we’ll pass them along to Catt before the event. Haven’t read the book yet? We encourage you to grab a copy before the event!

Ready to put your UX knowledge to the test? Join us for a fun evening where we challenge everything you know about UX Design and UX Research! Compete in multiple rounds of UX trivia, ranging from design principles and research methods to industry history. Teams will be randomly assigned, come ready to meet new people and show off your skills!

Prizes, bragging rights, and good vibes await! Whether you’re a seasoned professional or newer to the field, everyone’s welcome to join the fun!

📆 Thursday, March 26th, 6-8pm

📍Ace Outpost Philadelphia

Join us for a virtual panel where we flip the script and ask the experts on the other side of the table about the UX hiring process!

Hear directly from Kirstie Darko - Global Creative Recruiter @ The Judge Group, Diana Fanelli Brennan - UX/ADA Consultant, Recent Head of UX @ Barclays, Joe Pascavage - Senior UX Manager @ Vanguard, and Amanda Pike - Principal UX Research Manager @ Microsoft.

📆Tuesday, February 17th, 6:30-8 pm

💻Virtual Event (Zoom)

Ring in the new year with the PhillyCHI community at our first event of 2026! 

Join us at Good Karma Cafe for a cozy evening of warm drinks, thoughtful conversation, and collaborative planning for the year ahead. Whether you’re setting new goals, exploring design, or looking to connect with new faces, this is your space to dream big and design boldly! ☺️ Feel free to bring your laptop to co-design.

📆 Monday, February 2nd, 6-8 pm

📍Good Karma Cafe (928 Pine Street)

How can you make the most of your UX internship or entry-level role, build strong portfolio case studies, and stand out as a junior applicant? Hear from four early-career UX Designers, Researchers, and Strategists who have landed roles in diverse industries throughout Philly, like Comcast, URBN, and Thomas Jefferson University, as they share tips on breaking into the field and navigating early career challenges.