The UX Conference 2027
A three-day practical introduction to user experience design for career changers.
- Date
- 2 February 2027
- Time
- 10:00 to 17:00 (UK time)
- Location
- Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA
- Organiser
- The School of UX
team@schoolofux.com
020 7946 0112
About this event
This bootcamp covers research, information architecture, interaction design and usability testing. Delegates work in small groups on a live brief and leave with a portfolio piece. Places are funded and limited.
Watch the introduction
Schedule
00:06 – 01:06
Welcome and the shape of the week
Studio one
How the three days fit together and what you will produce.
Amara Nwosu
01:06 – 04:06
Research fundamentals
Studio one
Planning interviews, writing a discussion guide and recruiting fairly.
Tom Aldridge
00:06 – 03:06
Information architecture clinic
Studio two
Card sorting and tree testing on your live brief.
Amara Nwosu
04:06 – 07:06
Portfolio reviews
Studio one
One to one feedback on your bootcamp piece.
Speakers
Amara Nwosu
Lead UX designer, Pixel Takeaway
Amara has led service design teams across health and education for twelve years and runs the bootcamp studio sessions.
Tom Aldridge
User researcher, Independent
Tom specialises in research with people who have low digital confidence.
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need design experience?
- No. The bootcamp is designed for career changers and assumes no prior design background.
- Is lunch provided?
- Yes, on all three days. Tell us about dietary requirements when you register.
- Can I attend part of the week?
- We ask delegates to attend all three days because the brief runs across them.
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Getting there
Somerset House, Strand, London WC2R 1LA
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Places are reserved for applicants who meet the funding criteria. Please tell us at least five working days in advance if you can no longer attend.
Tickets
Funded place
Free
Fully funded place for eligible applicants.
Sold out – waiting list available
Self-funded place
£450
For delegates who do not meet the funding criteria.
20 places remaining
Includes VAT at 20%
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