Join us for a relaxed Sunday coffee meetup where we'll connect with fellow UX professionals, exchange ideas, share experiences, and grow our local design community.
Whether you're looking to meet new people, expand your professional network, get feedback on a challenge you're facing, or simply enjoy great conversation with like-minded people, we'd love to have you there.
đ Event Details
Date: Sunday, 18 October 2026
Time: 12:00 â 14:00
Venue: Ou Meul, Willowbridge
This meetup is open to everyoneâIxDF members and non-members alike. Feel free to invite a friend or colleague who enjoys talking about creating better products and experiences.
What will we talk about?
To get the conversation started, we'll explore an interesting topic:
"Designing for the Phygital World: How UX is Evolving Across Physical and Digital Experiences."
As products increasingly blend physical and digital touchpointsâfrom smart devices and retail experiences to wearables and augmented realityâhow should designers think differently about user experiences?
We'll also touch on where technologies like Augmented Reality (AR) and spatial computing are creating new opportunities (and challenges) for UX.
That said, this isn't a presentation or workshop. The conversation will naturally evolve depending on who's there, what people are working on, and the questions that come up. That's what makes these meetups enjoyableâeveryone brings a different perspective.
Who should attend?
If you work in (or are interested in) digital product development, you'll likely find value in joining us. This includes:
UX Designers
UI Designers
Product Designers
UX Researchers
Service Designers
Interaction Designers
Content Designers
Design System Designers
Product Managers
Product Owners
Business Analysts
Software Developers
Front-end Developers
Scrum Masters
Customer Experience (CX) Professionals
Digital Strategists
Entrepreneurs and Startup Founders
Students or anyone looking to transition into UX
If you're simply curious about UX and enjoy thoughtful conversations, you're more than welcome too.
đś Dogs are welcome!
Ou Meul's outside seating area is dog-friendly, and friendly, well-behaved dogs on leads are welcome.
If you'd like to bring your dog along, please send me an email after registering so I can make sure we reserve enough seating outside for everyone.
Looking forward to seeing you!
These meetups are intentionally informal. There are no presentations, no slides, and no pressureâjust good coffee, interesting conversations, and the opportunity to build meaningful connections within Cape Town's UX community.
Whether you've been working in UX for years or you're just beginning your journey, come along, grab a coffee, and join the conversation.
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Anyone is welcome to sign up for this meetup. Just click the âAttend This Meetupâ button to see all the details and get important updates by email. Feel free to share this meetup page with others to sign up and use this thread to ask questions or connect with everyone joining. See you there!
Meet people who love design as much as you do. Together we learn new skills, grow our networks, and discover new job opportunities.
Join us to make lifelong friendships over coffee and a shared love of design! â¤ď¸
Questions? We've Got Answers
What is an IxDF Local Group and why should I join one?
An IxDF Local Group connects you with people in your city who are building and applying design skills in their work. Together, you'll strengthen your craft, expand your network, and put theory into practice.
IxDF Local Groups meet regularly in person at cafĂŠs, company offices, or creative spaces to share ideas, give feedback, run workshops, and learn from each other. Many groups also organize IxDF Design Dinners, where the conversation goes deeper over a meal. These aren't just social events. Members find collaborators, clients, job leads, and future teammates through them.
You'll also have access to a private online forum where you can get career advice, honest feedback, and support from people who understand the work.
You don't need to have a "designer" title to join. If you care about how design shapes products, careers, and organizations, you belong here.
Join and you'll discover new skills, explore job opportunities, and build relationships with people who understand the power of great design.
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What goes on in an IxDF Local Group?
Your IxDF Local Leader organizes meetups based on what members want most. Sessions range from hands-on and structured to relaxed and informal.
Some examples of what you'll find:
Presentations from local designers, followed by Q&A
Lightning talks where members share lessons learned from real projects
Workshops where you work through a real design challenge together
Portfolio reviews where you get honest, practical feedback
Coffee meetups and design dinners with open conversations about where the industry is heading
Any member can propose, organize and post a meetup. You don't have to wait for your Local Leader to take the initiative.
What stays consistent is the people. You'll find designers and professionals who ask good questions, share what they know, and show up for each other between meetups too.
I'm not even a designer. Should I still join an IxDF Local Group?
Yes, absolutely!
Design skills make you more effective in any role. Product managers, developers, marketers, researchers, and founders all work better when they understand how to think like a designer.
IxDF Local Groups reflect that. Members come from all kinds of professional backgrounds, not just design. What they share is an interest in how design shapes products, decisions, and careers.
You'll fit right in regardless of your background.
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Curiosity and good coffee are the only requirements. IxDF Santo Domingo
From designers to business thinkers, every voice adds value. IxDF Bordeaux
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Everyone here learns from each other and grows together. IxDF Salvador
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IxDF Zagreb
IxDF Accra
IxDF Oslo
IxDF Santo Domingo
IxDF Stockholm
IxDF Quebec
IxDF London
You donât 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 donât need to be a designer to think creatively. IxDF Chennai
Everyone here learns from each other and grows together. IxDF Salvador
