Hack RadarI'm A Designer, Ask me Anything
- in-person
- free
three design worlds, three designers, one room. startup, agency, large org—each path is wildly different and you get breakout time with each panellist to dig into whichever tracks you. free, at northeastern vancouver, thursday 29 october. come with a real question, not the polite one.
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Hi Vancouver Designers, this one is all about your questions. Design work looks wildly different depending on where you do it. Working at a startup, at an agency, or at a large org are VERY different beasts, each with its own expectations, and a few challenges that follow us no matter where we work. Our panel this time Startup: Amy, a product designer with a background in Cognitive Sciences and Visual Arts. She’s worked at startups in cybersecurity and fintech, and is a familiar face in the Vancouver Design Community, bringing design thinkers together to share, create, and inspire. Agency: Rika and Michelle Beaudry, partners at Heywood&Beaudry. Michelle is a graphic designer and artist who leads the firm’s digital and web design while managing the business side of being a creative. Rika is a designer, artist, and educator who teaches at the University of the Fraser Valley and in Emily Carr’s Continuing Studies program, alongside a multi-media art practice. Large org: to be announced How it works We’ll start with a short panel on what each world expects from designers. Then we open the room: breakout groups give you real time with each guest, so you can dig into the path you’re most curious about. Come with a question. There are no bad ones, and the awkward ones are usually the most useful. About UX Den We are a low-pressure, supportive space for designers of all levels to experiment, share, and grow through honest feedback, shared experiences, and practical learning. We help each other improve our craft, build confidence, and level up for the next step in our careers: whether that's a new project, a presentation, or an interview. About Our Host The Information Design & Data Visualization (IDDV) program at Northeastern Vancouver is a community of creators and communicators. As part of the College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD), we bridge analytical precision with visual innovation to turn complex data into human-centered insights. Join our hub to connect with students and faculty through workshops, industrial talks, and exhibitions shaping the Vancouver design ecosystem. Follow us to see how we bridge the gap between raw data and impactful design.
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