Final Call – Join Us Tomorrow for Design Jam RDU

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James Gartrell
June 26, 2025

Hi everyone,

Just a quick reminder that Design Jam RDU is happening tomorrow!
We’ve had a great response so far, and we’re looking forward to a thoughtful, energizing discussion.

🗓 Friday, June 27
🕑 2:00–5:00 PM
📍 American Underground
201 West Main St. 3rd Floor
Durham, NC 27701

🚗 Parking is available at the Corcoran Parking Deck which is walking distance from the AU.

🪑 This Month’s Focus: UX Leadership & Business Fluency

We’ll dive into what it takes for UX to earn its seat at the table—how we communicate value, align with business goals, and lead within product-driven cultures.

🎤 Special Guest: Jeff Wright

Jeff will kick things off with a short talk on his leadership journey building UX teams at iContact (helping lead to a $169M exit), Relias Learning, and other orgs. He’ll share real-world lessons on how design makes the business case for itself—and how language is everything.

📬 Submit RSVP & Your Questions Early!

We want this to be a room-led conversation, and we’re already getting great discussion prompts. One early request:
“How do I advocate for my team when faced with business and dev timelines that seem set in stone?”

Let us know you’re coming—and feel free to bring a fellow UX leader.

See you tomorrow,
James Gartrell
[email protected]
Founder, Design Jam RDU

👥 Bring a Friend + Join the Community

This event is open to friends and colleagues in UX, product, or adjacent spaces. If someone in your orbit would enjoy the vibe, bring them along — just make sure they’re on the list: ✉️ Subscribe to Design Jam RDU

💬 Design Jam RDU Slack

And if you haven’t yet, jump into our Slack so we can keep the conversation going before and after the event: