Introduction to User Experience Design

​About the Workshop
This session is an introduction to User Experience Design for people building apps and digital tools — whether that means sketching ideas, working with AI to generate prototypes, or figuring out whether your product actually works for real users. You don't need a design background. We'll cover what UX design actually is (and isn't), how to begin conducting user research and gathering meaningful feedback, and the foundations of user stories that keep your product focused. By the end, you'll be one step closer to a robust research methodology and user story framework that will help guide your product development to the next level.

​About the Instructor
Eric Meniefield is the Founder and Executive Director of Wrkz Inc., a workforce innovation nonprofit focused on expanding economic and career mobility for emerging creators and entrepreneurs from underserved communities. With a background in UX design and business development, Eric works at the intersection of Psychology and Technology to help young people build real-world skills through hands-on projects and industry partnerships. His work centers on building collaborative ecosystems that connect talent, opportunity, and community.