UXRETREAT

An unconference style retreat for practitioners to connect

 
 

UXRETREAT is an informal 3 day space to unwind and reconnect with yourself and other ux / design leaders on Waiheke Island. The retreat combines discussion groups and workshops as provided by attendees with optional activities to experience the delights of Waiheke Island.

Unconference style

Attendees create the agenda by voting on topics and activities that they wish to lead or participate in.

People arrive on Friday and have the evening to settle in, connect over a meal and then generate ideas on what they would like to discuss over the next day.

Break out spaces have different discussions in parallel to cover more topics, afterwards the group comes together again to reflect on the outtakes, before going out for a meal or activity.

Past Topics

Past topics for discussion have been:

  • Future of UX in NZ

  • Human Centred Design and regenerating human systems

  • Career knocks and burnout

  • New tools and methods to share

  • UX Mental Health and well being

  • Imposter Syndrome

  • Inclusivity

  • Career pathways and hiring

  • UX education

  • Building relationships and influence

  • Role of play and creativity in what we do

  • Remote digital research

FOod and fun

Meals are a mixture of in house provided and experiences out at some of Waiheke’s best restaurants. Activities are optional and attendees usually get to choose between two options. Past years have involved the following: