Are you thinking about starting your own UX business or becoming a freelancer?
Are you thinking about going off and having your business ownership/freelance efforts take up all your time or maybe just have it there as a side hustle?
Are you trying to figure out how you can add UX value when you are no longer an in-house employee?
We’ll listen to your background and answer these questions and many more in this 2-hour workshop where 4 successful UX consultants will share how to get started, tips and tricks to be relevant and successful, and rookie mistakes that you should avoid.
Attendees will gain knowledge in:
Starting a UX (e.g., research, design, strategy) freelance, coaching, or consultancy business
Building your network and brand in order to help keep work flowing
Gaining new clients and keeping ones that you have
Establishing pricing and contracting standards
Teaming up with colleagues and leveraging your peers as subcontractors
Gain knowledge and have a framework to help launch your own independent UX business now or in the future!
Worksheets and/or slides will be shared with attendees.
What past students have to say about this worskhop:
“This is an extraordinary group of UX consultants with decades of experience. I highly recommend this workshop.”
“I really liked the section about whether starting a UX business is for you - things you are confident vs not confident about. Was so helpful to hear about real life experience from 4 pros! I liked that you all answered questions along the way.”
“I gained insights into real work experiences of UX researchers. I walked away with actionable items, such as networking, and ideas for engagement.”
“I attended the first one, and it was great!! Highly recommend!”
This workshop is led by:
Carol Barnum, Ph.D.
Founding Partner and Director of User Research, UX Firm
Former Professor of Information Design and Communication, Kennesaw State University
