Tent Talks Recordings

Discover a treasure trove of ideas, insights, and innovations from the UX Design community and beyond, captured in our signature Tent Talks sessions.

Each recording is a snapshot of thought leadership, featuring a series of five engaging questions with our guest speakers. These conversations, lasting between 10 to 20 minutes, are packed with knowledge, experiences, and inspirations, making them the perfect blend of depth and brevity.

Dive into our collection and uncover diverse perspectives on UX Design and related fields. From seasoned professionals to emerging voices, our speakers share their unique insights, enriching the community with each talk.

Browse, listen, and let these Tent Talks spark your creativity and passion for UX Design. Remember, each session is an invitation to explore new ideas and join the ongoing conversation. Your next big idea might just be a play button away.

Tent Talks Featuring Jonathan McFadden – It’s Okay to Be Inflexible in Content Design

On Tuesday, April 11th at 5:00pm CDT, Jonathan McFadden joined us for a live Q&A session: “It’s Okay to Be Inflexible in Content Design.” Session Transcript [00:00:36] Chicago Camps: Jonathan, tell us about your background and what you’re doing today....

28 Min Read

Tent Talks Featuring Joie Chung – Hey New Design Manager

On Thursday, April 6 at 5:30pm Central, Joie Chung joined us for a live Q&A session “Hey New Design Manager.” Session Transcript [00:00:36] Chicago Camps: Joie, tell us a bit about you, your design experience, and your current role. [00:00:42]...

23 Min Read

Tent Talks Featuring Ian Smile – Leadership & Community

On Friday, March 10 at 5:00pm Central, Ian Smile joined us for a live Q&A session “Leadership & Community.” Session Transcript [00:00:37] Chicago Camps: Ian, tell us how you got your start in UX and how the community has helped you...

15 Min Read

Tent Talks Featuring Christina Goldschmidt – Key Concepts Design Leaders Need to Know

On Wednesday, March 8 at 3:00pm Central, Christina Goldschmidt joined us for a live Q&A session “Key Business Concepts Design Leaders Need to Know.” Session Transcript [00:00:36] Chicago Camps: Christina, tell us about yourself and your design background. [00:00:40] Christina:...

21 Min Read

Tent Talks Featuring Emily Parcell – Design Management vs. Individual Contributor Leadership

On Thursday, February 23 at 5:00pm Central, Emily Parcell joined us for a live Q&A session “Design Management vs. Individual Contributor Leadership.” Session Transcript [00:00:37] Chicago Camps: A lot of people think about management as the path to leadership. What...

13 Min Read

Tent Talks Featuring Fred Beecher – Getting Started in DesignOps

On Wednesday, February 15th at 6:00pm CST, Fred Beecher joined us for a live Q&A session: “Getting Started in DesignOps.” Session Transcript [00:00:37] Chicago Camps: So Fred, tell us about your background and a bit of your career path so...

18 Min Read

Tent Talks Featuring Meena Kothandaraman – There is More to Research Than Asking A Question

On Wednesday, January 25th, 2023 at 5:00pm Central, Meena Kothandaramn joined us for a live Q&A session called “There is More to Research than Asking a Question.” Session Transcript [00:00:38] Chicago Camps: How do you find user research as a...

25 Min Read

Tent Talks Featuring Dani Nordin – Your Brain & Your Next Job

On Tuesday, November 29th at 5:00pm Central, Dani Nordin joined us for a live Q&A session called “Your Brain & Your Next Job.” Notes from Dani’s Sessions (Courtesy of Dani) Hi there! Thanks for coming to my Tent Talk on...

32 Min Read

Tent Talks Featuring Lindsey Latiolais – User Research Team of One

On Monday, November 21st at 6:00pm Central, Lindsey Latiolais joined us for a live Q&A session focus on what’s it been like to be a User Research team of one. Session Transcript [00:00:00] Chicago Camps: Lindsey, tell us about your...

17 Min Read