Hi! We’re UX Content Design NYC.
Welcome to our community.
We’re here to share information, inspiration and education for NYC-based UX content professionals. In particular, we’re dedicated to establishing and growing the UX writing/content design/content strategy* community.
*We prefer “content design,” but you do you.
Last event:
Making Friends with the Robots: Generative AI and Content Design
Meetup - July 13, 2023
At this panel, we heard from a panel of content professionals experimenting with AI tools to support their process.
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UX Content Design NYC can offer amazing events because our members are amazing. There are many ways to get involved, from speaking to volunteering.
If you’re interested in being a part of a UX Content Design NYC event, please get in touch: hello@uxcontentdesign.nyc
Speak at an event
We’ve been lucky to host industry leaders in content design from around the globe.
Do you have a presentation topic that would be appropriate for our group? Let us know!
Run a workshop
Education is at the heart of our community. We’re looking for people who can run live workshops with our group.
Host an event
We rely on our members to provide space for our group to meet. It’s a great way to get involved –and show off your space.
Sponsor an event
Sometimes our venues aren’t able to provide food and drink. That’s where our sponsors come in. We always give our sponsors a shout-out (and free tickets).
Volunteer
Join us in growing our community. We can use a variety of skillsets to create, organize, publicize and run our events.
If you’re interested in being a part of a UX Content Design NYC event, please get in touch: hello@uxcontentdesign.nyc
Past events
Making Friends with the Robots: Generative AI and Content Design
07/13/23 - Panel discussion
Generative AI is here — is it coming for our jobs? Or can it help us do them better? At this panel, we heard from a panel of content professionals experimenting with AI tools to support their process. More than speculation, we covered practical questions, such as:
How can generative AI tools help us today?
What tips and best practices are emerging?
What work should we humans lean into?
The panel included:
Reese Fuller: Lead Writer | Work & Co
Jackie Julie: Content Director | Perficient
Jane Mosczynski: Principal Content Strategist | FM Global
Jenn Shreve: Content Design Lead | Google
Alli Mooney (moderator): VP, Content Design | Mastercard
The event was hosted by Mastercard and sponsored by Acrolinx
Managing the Politics of Content
05/11/2020 - Virtual Meetup on Zoom
Hilary Marsh - President and chief strategist | Content Company
Content strategy can inspire transformation. This talk’s five lessons will help content strategists provide the foundation for transformational change in the organizations they work in or with.
100% of proceeds were donated to the Food Bank for New York City with 1:1 matching provided by Mastercard.
Growing beyond a team of one
01/29/2020 - Panel Discussion
Content leaders from Facebook, Spotify, and American Express discussed how they expanded their UX writing team and how you can expand yours.
Janet Choi: Principal UX Writer | AmEx
Amanda Lasnik: Senior UX Writer | Spotify
Gina Pensiero: Content Strategy Manager | Instagram
Selene Rosenberg (moderator): Content Design Manager | Mastercard
One of me for all of you: being the solo content strategist
10/07/2019 - Expert Speaker
Sara Walsh: UX Writer & Content Strategist | Google
Tips for solo content strategists to stay calm and effective as her teams and product areas evolved, matured, and grew.
The art and science of naming
09/17/2019 - Expert Speaker
Sophie Tahran: UX Writer | Condé Nast
We learned how to design an effective naming process, defining everything from who should really be involved to how you'll determine success.
UX Content Design + Ogilvy – XD CoLab
08/06/2019 - Workshop
The Ogilvy XD team showcased their holistic approach in an interactive workshop that includes research, content, design and measurement.
Kendal Sparks: Content Design Manager | Mastercard
Writing for UX designers
06/11/2019 - Expert Speaker
Scott Kubie: Lead Content Strategist | Brain Traffic
Scott Kubie wrote a groundbreaking book about writing for designers – especially UXers and front-end web developers – who know that words and writing are important, but haven’t yet found the book that makes writing "click."
Customer-centric, content-first design
05-22-2019 - Expert Speaker
Kevin Nichols: Executive Director of Experience | AvenueCX
Kevin explored why a content-first approach is more necessary than ever to help businesses deliver on the promise of exceptional customer experience.
Landing your next UX writing role
04-16-2019 - Panel Discussion
UX writers and leaders from within and outside of Google shared insights on crafting your portfolio, interviewing, and career development
Bobbie Wood: Founder | UX Writers Collective
Melinda Belcher: Sr. Director, Digital Experience | Mastercard
Jeremy Axelrod: UX Writing Manager, Cloud | Google
Alex Hays: UX Writer, G Suite | Google
Kendal Sparks: Lead Experience Writer | Ogilvy XD
Melissa Sepe-Johnston: UX Writing & Product Design | Google
Pitch perfect: content edition
02/26-2019 - Networking Event
We asked our members to pitch a job/idea, promote their own work or poll the audience in only 30 seconds.
UX content design in 2018 and beyond
12/12/2018 - Panel
The state of UX Content Design today—who's involved, what it entails, and why our work is important.
Jeffrey MacIntyre: Founder | Predicate
Mindy Gold: Design & Content Strategist | Freelance
Michael Parrish DuDell: Entrepeneur & keynote speaker | Freelance
Tamara Hilmes: UX Writing Manager | Spotify
Katie Del Angel (moderator): Product Content Strategist | Shopify
UX content design: 20x20 night
10/11/2018 - Networking/Expert Speaker
Our kick-off event with 10 pecha kucha style presentations: 20 slides, 20 images, 20 sec. each.
About Us
Who are we?
UX Content Design NYC was co-founded in 2018 by Melinda Belcher and Selene De La Cruz, along with a mighty team of volunteers and hosts. We collaborate with UX content professionals across locations and industries.
Melinda Belcher: Executive Director, Design for Wealth Management | JP Morgan Chase
Selene De La Cruz: Senior Manager of Content Design | Robinhood