November Networking Event in Northern Quarter for IDF students

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Hi IxDF Manchester!

If you would like to network over coffee (or an IPA) in the Northern Quarter get in touch! Whether to share UX design insights, discuss UX problems you are facing now, or just chat about anything.

If anybody wants to join forces for any collaborative projects, get in touch below. No set agenda so we can play it by ear.

https://www.caneandgrain.co.uk

Paul from caribou creative.co.uk
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November Networking Event in Northern Quarter for IDF students

Coffee Meetup

Date
Time
IxDF Manchester
1+ people going
Address

Cane and Grain

Thomas Street

Free to Join

Attendance is free.

No IxDF membership required.

Why Join?

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! ❤️

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by Paul Gooder

Hi all! Please use this discussion thread to discuss Coffee and Networking Event in Northern Quarter held on Nov 30, 2022. Feel free to ask questions about the place, date and time, agenda of the meeting, or anything else.
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    by Paul Gooder

    Nice to meet up tonight and thanks for coming everybody.

    Location: Cain and Grain

    Date and time: 30th Nov - 6pm

    4 people attended Cain and Grain in Northern Quarter, Thomas Street.

    Demi, Joe and Kazeem and myself.

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    View Mark Jones

    by Mark Jones

    Apologies I didn’t make it and for not dropping a message beforehand, I won’t start making excuses here! Hope it was a good meetup and I look forward to joining in the future!

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    by Kazeem Salau

    I am looking forward to meeting everyone attending.

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  3. View Mark Jones

    by Mark Jones

    Hey all. I’m new to the IxDF and keen to get involved in some meetups. I’m currently a Senior UX Designer at TalkTalk but looking to make a move into freelancing or contracting in the new year so would love to connect and chat with any of you currently working as a freelancer or contractor to pick your brain about getting started. It’d be great to meet people at the meetup in November :)

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    by Sophia Goodrich

    Is there a copy of the agenda available online? Via the discord server perhaps?

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    by Paul Gooder

    We’re next to the bar guys! Who’s here?

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    by Joe East

    Hey everyone. Just arriving. Do we have a table? I’m in blue and the person I’m with is in a brown fuzzy jacket.

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    by Paul Gooder

    Will be there in 5 mins

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    by Paul Gooder

    See everybody on Wednesday 30th.

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    by Paul Gooder

    Not at the moment Sophia. The agenda is flexible - what did you have in mind?

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    by Paul Gooder

    Hi Mark. Not sure if you’re connected with me on a LinkedIn. I’m organising a meet up in November. I’m at AO in Manchester working on the email design team but keen on making the move into UX full time. Are you free on the 30th for the meet up?

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    by Mark Jones

    Morning Paul. Thanks for the reply. Is the meetup on the 30th?

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What is an IxDF Local Group and why should I join one?

An IxDF Local Group is a meeting point for people with a passion for design in your city.

You don't need to be a designer, just passionate about great design and how it can improve your work and career.

Meetups are the heartbeat of IxDF Local Groups, whether we meet at a café, a creative space or a local company. 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 café can ignite collaborations and friendships that last a lifetime.

You'll also have a private and exclusive online forum where you can openly get help and career advice.

Simply put, we learn together and smile together.

You'll expand your career network, discover new skills, explore job opportunities, meet potential clients, or even find your next dedicated team member when you join an xDF Local Group.

Remember: Your network is your net worth.

What goes on in an IxDF Local Group?

Your IxDF Local Group is led by an IxDF Local Leader and serves as a vibrant hub where you can network, learn and grow.

Here's what you can expect:

  • 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.

  • And lastly, peer-led sessions focused on specific design challenges that will help you build expertise and sharpen your problem-solving skills.

In other words, we learn together and smile together. We lift each other up.

I'm not even a designer. Should I still join an IxDF Local Group?

Yes, absolutely!

IxDF Local Groups are for everyone, regardless of your professional background.

Design skills make you valuable. In any job and any industry. That's why our IxDF Local Groups are not just for professional designers. They're communities 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.

No matter what your job currently is, you'll find a supportive community to connect and grow with.

Each meetup is a chance to grow, learn, and connect with passionate professionals like yourself. Even small gatherings create big opportunities for personal and professional growth.

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In a world that's getting more artificial, lonely, and competitive, IxDF brings the heart back.

We're a community with heart and soul, so you never have to face the job market alone. At IxDF, we lift each other up, learn together, and spark friendships that grow your career.

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