UX Inventions and Patents

UX Inventions and Patents - Panel Discussion

As a UX professional, have you ever thought of a really cool and creative design solution, but it never went anywhere?  Or, maybe you observed a usability problem when you had an "ah-ha" idea for a paradigm-shifting and novel fix, but you didn't see it through?  Or, perhaps you’re a creative type looking for more out of your UX job than the daily agile grind? 

If so, you need to come join the 5 local UXers who are very experienced with UX-related inventions and patents.  They have all been honored as Master Inventors, and currently work at various local companies.  These experts will share a broad and well-rounded perspective on UX inventions and patents.

Panelists

Vince Conzola - Red Hat	Todd Eischeid - Allscripts
Mark Molander - Lenovo	Kevin Schultz - IBM
Jeff Calcaterra - IBM

Content

Each panelist will present a short and balanced viewpoint of UX Inventions, covering these points:

• Pros and Cons – the positives and negatives of inventing and patenting
  
• Examples – an example or two of UX Inventions
  
• Process and Tips – Advice on how to get started, and do some inventions

Schedule

• 6:30 - Doors open - get badges and gather in Lenovo Data Center Group's User Research Room, socialize, and get food (pizza and cookies) and refreshments (soda and water).
• 7:00 - Introduction by Triangle UXPA community host, Mark Molander
• 7:05 - Each of the 5 Panelist will give a short presentation, and answer a few questions
• 8:05 - General questions, answers, and discussions
• 8:30 - End Time

Fees

$5.00 for members.  $10.00 for non-members.

Location

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