About
The German UPA is an independent accredited professionals association representing more than 900 people working in the field of usability/UX for the German-speaking area (Germany and Austria).
- Our chapter network counts 15 regional hotspots.
- We just welcomed more than 5000 people in 23 cities during the World Usability Day 2010.
- We run a annual conference with 600+ attendees that features workshops and presentations for Usability and User Experience Professionals.
- As an organization we support usability/UX professionals in questions concerning methods, best practices and managing user experience.
- We are increasing visibility of usability/UX topics and professions in the employment market.
- Our members engage in workgroups focusing on e. g. the professional image in general or working as an in-house professional as well as quality standards in user-centered design processes.
- We actively shape a positive public perception of usability and user experience.
Strategic Goals
Yes, we are on a mission!
- We are a coalition for usability/UX professionals made up of a premium network of experts.
- We are usability/UX opinion leaders in Germany.
- We define the occupational image for “Usability/UX Professional.”
- We represent German usability/UX professionals in the public.
- We increase awareness of usability/UX within the German economy.
- We do not see diversity as an obstacle; it drives our work.
Contact
Feel free to send us an email. We are looking forward to talk to you!
