UX Salon Halifax is a gathering of inspired individuals within the tech sphere with hopes to expand the knowledge of UX Design within Halifax’s startup community.
The Salon focuses on educating about the importance of UX Design by hosting events where UX professionals can share their wisdom through conversation and workshops. The group’s goal is to provide space for education, innovation, and networking among designers and companies alike.
Ruby Ho:
Ruby, UXC (she/her) is a user experience designer based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She is passionate about sharing the field of user experience and design research with other disciplines. Her background in industrial design coupled with her experiences in the hospitality industry has taught her the importance of empathy. She has lived in various cities across Canada and the U.S. prior to moving to Halifax and has worked in the finance, e-commerce, and healthcare industries.
Charles Novabos:
Charles Novabos, UXC (he/him) is a user experience researcher based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. A transplant to the Halifax area in 2019, he joined UX Salon Halifax events to connect with other UX practitioners in the area and eventually took the helm as co-organizer in 2022. His background is in human factors and ergonomics and he has industry experience in the R&D, e-commerce, financial services, and travel spaces. He likes to cook, hike, play scrabble, and watch superhero shows.
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