I attended my very first World Information Architecture Day (WIAD, 2018) with the DFW WIAD group. I met so many nice and talented people, and learned a great deal about UX, IA, and UI. I also had an opportunity to watch a production by ProjectUX (@projectuxtv) of a start-up company called Noise Aware (@NoiseAwareDotIO). They really demonstrated what the design brainstorming process looks like from the perspective of a UX team and the product developer. I left the conference extremely excited to learn more, and to get as much hands on experience as I can. Thanks to everyone who sponsored and supported this event, so grateful to have attended!