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Ask DN: Best Design Conferences in the U.S.?

9 years ago from , Product Designer at SalesLoft

I was at An Event Apart in SF this past December and had a fantastic time. I'm looking to book a trip to another conference this year and was looking for suggestions.

Thanks!

11 comments

  • Adrian HowardAdrian Howard, 9 years ago

    Heard very good things about XOXO. Tempted to add EPIC to this year's conferences (anthropology - not design). Also really enjoyed Lean UX NYC last year and going again this year (bias warning: was speaker at Lean UX NYC ;-)

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  • Jeremy GoldbergJeremy Goldberg, 9 years ago

    Valio Con gets my vote.

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    • Sam SolomonSam Solomon, 9 years ago

      This was the one I was looking at. I'm a huge fan of Drew Wilson, and wish I got to meet the Vox Product Team. Those guys are doing awesome stuff.

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      • Jeremy GoldbergJeremy Goldberg, 9 years ago

        Drew is one of the coolest guys around and the conference has a vibe that is like nothing else. Everyone I met last year was amazing and it provided me with way more opportunities than I could have imagined.

        Not to sound like an ad for Valio Con, but it really was that good.

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  • Zach KuzmicZach Kuzmic, 9 years ago

    Did anyone go to UX Week in SF? Curious to hear how it was (and if it was worth it — so expensive!).

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  • Kat BobbittKat Bobbitt, 9 years ago

    XOXO was great. I would highly recommend it if you're interested in independent makers as well as design. http://2013.xoxofest.com/

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  • Garth BraithwaiteGarth Braithwaite, 9 years ago (edited 9 years ago )

    Blend Conf was amazing last year and it should be fantastic again in 2014. The one I'm looking forward to most right now.

    It seemed odd at first, but I loved that we were encouraged to not use devices (phone, laptop, tablet, etc) in the sessions. So much more focus on the content.

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  • Pasquale D'SilvaPasquale D'Silva, 9 years ago

    SXSW, except don't go there for design. Go for music and stay away from the tech booths + nerds in swag shirts.

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    • Tierney CyrenTierney Cyren, 9 years ago (edited 9 years ago )

      Isn't that the exact opposite of the advice that the OP asked for?

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