Local user experience groups are important for professionals who often work in isolation. They provide opportunities for regular social and intellectual contact with peers, help validate work and ideas, and cultivate new ideas through volunteer projects and networking. Successful local UX groups involve volunteer leadership to manage projects and events, keep activities fun and meaningful, and celebrate accomplishments to maintain momentum. This document provides tips and strategies for starting and maintaining a local UX group.

1. Local Groups How-To (and Why) Stacy Merrill Surla [email_address] RUX (Richmond UX Group) April 30, 2008

2. Why are local groups important?

8. Challenges

14. How Do You Do It?

32. What’s Next