UX of Dim Sum

** RSVP at: https://ti.to/thesgvux/ux-of-dim-sum-june-2019 **

Let's go yum cha!

Literally meaning "drink tea" in Cantonese, going to yum cha is an important Hong Kong breakfast/brunch tradition and dining experience. For the uninitiated, dim sum can be intimidating. Through a workshop focused on design thinking activities, designers and non-designers alike can practice concept modeling, ethnographic research, and mapping. You get a chance to think about what it means to design for accessibility and usability through a yum cha experience.

WHAT'S SPECIAL ABOUT UX OF DIM SUM

San Gabriel Valley UX events are focused on active learning, sharing and connecting as a community. As the first UX of Dim Sum event, we're still figuring things out and fine-tuning the workshop experience. It's the first of its kind and we will rely heavily on you to learn about the challenges and questions you have about approaching and thinking about user experience, service design, and content strategy.

WHAT YOU'LL GET WHEN YOU ATTEND UX OF DIM SUM

We'll provide you with plenty of opportunities to learn, network, and have fun -- it's a two-part workshop. We'll start with the food. You'll receive a workbook to take notes and sketch your observations around understanding the environment, the players, the challenges, and the opportunities.

In part 2, we'll relocate to a classroom nearby. It's a 7-minute walk from the restaurant. Armed with stickies and markers, we'll map the domain of dim sum and talk through how objects are connected, structured, and related to the customer/you!

You'll come away having practiced service design methods, such as personas, service blueprints, stakeholder maps, journeys, jobs to be done.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND UX OF DIM SUM

If you're interested in UX, customer experience, product design, communication design, and food. Bring your parents, friends, and kids. Dim sum is a group event.

Unfortunately, dim sum is NOT very vegan or gluten-free friendly. Those who are allergic to shellfish will have limited options.

HOW MUCH?

Your ticket covers:

• cost of food + tea + gratuity

• rental space for the workshop component

• printing and workshop supplies

• event registration fees

If planning to go for dim sum

Arrive by 9:30 am

Some walking (0.3 miles, about 7 minutes) is involved if you're joining for both dim sum and workshop. Please wear comfortable shoes.

If staying for the workshop

Free parking is available at the underground parking garage on the cross of N. Atlantic Blvd and Garvey Ave. The American English College is located on the ground floor - to the right of the escalators leading up and out of the underground parking. Parking is complimentary - no time limit or cost!

About SGVUX

This is a monthly meetup that usually takes place every first Tuesday evening of the month.

A partnered event with the 626 Design and Product Entrepreneurs, the Los Angeles User Experience meetup and the Asian Creative Network: Los Angeles.

A volunteer-led event. Lead the change you want to see in your community. Your ticket helps offset the cost of food, drinks, and venue rental fees.

Credits

• SGVUX branding designed by Demi Minjarez
• Illustrations by vecteezy.com
• Vector art by artisticco