Hi IxDF San Diego, let's meet up and network over coffee! We've started CappUXcino & Coffee with some wonderful UXers where we share UX insights and resources, discuss UX problems you are facing now, and complete UX research/design-thinking exercises and activities.
With the UX community growing ever so rapidly in San Diego, some gaps have been created. The goal is to minimize, and ultimately, close the gap between very experienced UX professionals and up-and-coming/junior-level UXers. There is room for everyone in our industry. We'd love to have you as part of our growing community. The CappUXcino & Coffee meetup is your opportunity to meet others interested in growing their chops just like you, while learning and growing your skills.
+ Are you new to User Experience and feel intimidated and out-of-place at larger meetups?
+ Do you prefer smaller, more intimate meetups so your voice can be heard?
+ Would you like to be around other new designers like yourself so that you know you're not alone?
+ Are you looking for a mentor to help you grow in the User Experience industry?
+ Do you appreciate a good space with good vibes and good people?
If you have answered yes to any or all of these questions, we would like to see you at this meetup. Come meet some of your other design peers in San Diego!
Our chosen venue is pretty awesome. Check out Genteel Coffee Co. [East Village]: https://genteelcoffee.com/
Feel free to ask questions about the place, date and time, agenda of the meeting, or anything else. If you are interested in having topics/items added to the agenda, please post here.
I am looking forward to seeing you all on Saturday. If you cannot make it, please update your RSVP or leave a message here so I can inform the venue. Additionally, we have a few spots left in case you want to invite a friend. Visit the Eventbrite page to register: https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=61762038921
For those of you who don’t live downtown (in walking distance) or take public transportation to the meetup, sometimes parking may be a bit of an issue. I wanted to share a link to an app I use called ParkWhiz. They offer deeply discounted parking rates at parking structures and even hotels for valet (not just downtown). If you don’t find free street parking close to the venue, there are usually spots you can find via ParkWhiz (within a few blocks) ranging from $3 and up, depending on the time and location. You won’t have to worry about a 2-hour meter feeding. :wink:
If you use this link, I believe you’ll receive $5 credit after your first use. Hopefully this helps.
If you have not purchased your San Diego Redux Interaction 19 tickets, you still have time to get them at the Early Bird price. This price goes up on Sunday. Get your tickets today! See you there.
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A community of professionals from all walks of life, who share a passion for great design and how it can benefit their career, their company, and society in general.
Meetups are the heartbeat of IxDF Local Groups, whether we meet at a café or a creative space. There's nothing quite like the magic of meeting face-to-face to share ideas and inspiration.
We also host regular IxDF Design Dinners, where we enjoy great food and help each other learn and grow. Even a simple coffee meetup in a cafe can ignite collaborations and friendships that last a lifetime.
You don't have to be a designer, just passionate about great design and how it can improve your work and career. Design skills make you valuable - in any job and any industry.
You'll also have a private and exclusive online forum where you can openly get help and career advice.
We help each other find new career opportunities and jobs.
We also host more formal workshops to share knowledge and learn from each other, e.g., case studies, success stories and practical experiences.
We have ongoing conversations about current design topics and local opportunities, which can help you stay ahead of industry developments and identify career opportunities.
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You don’t need to be a designer to have a seat at the table. IxDF Pune
Curiosity and good coffee are the only requirements. IxDF Santo Domingo
From designers to business thinkers, every voice adds value. IxDF Bordeaux
You don’t need to be a designer to think creatively. IxDF Chennai
Everyone here learns from each other and grows together. IxDF Salvador
