A formal professional organisation for people building usable products, with an associated Facebook group.
As an actual professional association (not merely a social group), UXPA carries more institutional weight: local chapters, certifications, and conferences that a casual Facebook group doesn't offer.
Best for designers who want the credibility and structure of a formal professional body, similar in spirit to how AIGA or IxDA function for their respective fields.
Full membership benefits (certification, chapter events) often require paid membership beyond just following the Facebook group: check what's actually free versus paid.
A professional organization for people building usable products and services.