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The exploreUX blog is a site that discusses UX-related tools, trends, books, and best practices in user experience field. \u00a0This blog was created as a companion to the exploreUX Meetup<\/a>. \u00a0However it\u2019s also a complement to the Meetup for those who would love to participate in the in-person meetings, but can\u2019t. \u00a0The blog is great for anyone curious about the UX field (maybe this is a career path you want to travel), those that dabble in it (e.g., a developer that makes wireframes), and current practitioners in the community.<\/p>\n

If you would like to contribute to the blog or do a guest post, feel free to get in touch with us<\/a>!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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About exploreUX, the Meetup<\/h2>\n

exploreUX is a Meetup in Washington, D.C.\u00a0 It’s an approachable sounding board for UX enthusiasts interested in discussing trends, challenges, and best practices about all aspects of user experience. \u00a0We meet in-person every other month to discuss a topic and network – and all in a laid back way. \u00a0Anyone is welcome to attend and we encourage you to get to know your local UX community, regardless of where you live. \u00a0exploreUX is organized by the User Experience Team at Rock Creek Strategic Marketing.\u00a0 Learn more about and\/or join the Meetup by going to the exploreUX Meetup page<\/a>.<\/p>\n

What is different about exploreUX from all the other Meetups?<\/h3>\n

exploreUX\u2019s format is different from your traditional speaker\/Q&A Meetup or your aggressive recruiter networking event. \u00a0We\u2019re a Meetup for the people – our meetings facilitate active discussions among peers, lead hands-on activities, and really provide an opportunity for you to get to know your local UX community.<\/p>\n

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About the Authors<\/h2>\n

Michelle Chin<\/h3>\n

Michelle’s a UXer with a graphic design and quality assurance background. She thrives on bridging gaps whether it\u2019s between people, concepts, or processes. Figuring out ways to make everyday issues more efficient, easier-to-use, and less stressful is a something she’s constantly doing. She believes persuasive design is the underlying component of UX design. Michelle holds a Master\u2019s in Interaction Design and Information Architecture from the University of Baltimore and is the founder of exploreUX. Outside of work, she loves scuba diving, vintage scooters, and ska music.<\/p>\n

Follow Michelle on Twitter: @soysaucechin<\/a> | Website: michelletchin.net<\/a><\/p>\n

Jess Hang<\/h3>\n

Jess is a UXer with a background in software engineering. She has experience working in all phases of the software lifecycle and has been doing UX activities her entire career (yes, even when she was a code monkey). Having this experience has made her realize that a great\u00a0user experience requires collaboration and is responsibility of the entire team. Outside of the office, you can catch her outside, away from fluorescent lighting. She enjoys\u00a0biking, traveling, and crafting.<\/p>\n

Follow Jess on Twitter: @jess_hang<\/a> | Website: jesshang.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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