What we’re about
UX Speakeasy is a 501c3 nonprofit group for people in the San Diego User Experience (UX) Community, and is the local chapter of the Interaction Design Association (IxDA). Interaction Designers, UX professionals, HFEs, User Researchers, Content Strategists, IAs, Visual Designers, Usability Professionals, Experience Strategists - you'll find them all here plus a few more. If you are a user experience professional and are interested in connecting and strengthening the local San Diego UX community, welcome to UX Speakeasy.
Join us each month for our monthly meetups which are informal events that allows members of our UX community to connect and share with each other. There is usually a short discussion, activity or talk on varied topics but the main focus of the monthly meetup is generally social; networking, sharing ideas, connecting.
In addition to the monthly meetup, look for us to host separate educational events throughout the year. For more information and general goodness follow us on x/twitter: @UXSpeakeasy
Unless noted, events are unsponsored and 21 and up.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- DESIGN FOR IMPACT | San Diego Design Week Launch PartyNew English Brewing Company, San Diego, CA
DESIGN FOR IMPACT | San Diego Design Week Launch Party
Presented by the Design Forward Alliance. Hosted by UX Speakeasy.Join us for an exciting evening as we kick off the road to San Diego Design Week 2025—fresh off our city's designation as a World Design Capital!
Hosted by UX Speakeasy, this launch party brings together design leaders, creatives, and partner organizations from across the region. The Design Forward Alliance will share early plans for September’s citywide celebration, including themes, programming highlights, and how your team or org can get involved.
🎉 What to expect:
• A sneak peek at Design Week 2025
• Opportunities to partner, sponsor, or host an event
• Networking with some of the top minds in San Diego design
• Drinks, conversation, and creative energy in the airWhether you're a solo creative, part of an in-house team, or represent a design-forward organization—this is your moment to plug in and help shape the future of our city's design story.
Let’s make an impact—together.
📍 About San Diego Design Week:
San Diego Design Week 2025 is dedicated to “Design for Impact”, a theme that explores how design is driving meaningful change across industries and communities. This year, we emphasize both civic impact and innovation, highlighting how San Diego designers are shaping the world through their work.🎯 Key themes for 2025 include:
- Innovation in Design: San Diego is a hub for cutting-edge digital experiences, product design, and branding, with designers leading advancements in UX/UI, interactive media, and sustainable materials.
- Technology and Design: The city has become a leader in AI-assisted design, spatial computing, and human-centered technology, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in industrial and environmental design.
- Designing for Civic Impact: San Diego designers are creating sustainable urban environments, equitable public spaces, and forward-thinking architecture that integrate both form and function to improve lives.
- Entrepreneurship in Design: A growing number of designers are launching their own products, studios, and creative businesses, cementing San Diego’s reputation as a place where innovation thrives at the intersection of design and business.
📸 2024 Highlights & Impact
- Attendees: 6,500+
- Experiences & Events: 100+ unique activations, including panel discussions, workshops, exhibitions, and community-led initiatives.
- Venues: 35+ locations across San Diego and Tijuana.
- Organizing Partners: 35 industry-leading organizations collaborated to make the event a success.
