Design Careers: Unfiltered x Real Talk — Portfolios, Jobs & the AI Shift
Date and time
Location
Hyderabad, Telangana, India
About the Meetup
Tired of surface-level networking? This 🍔 dinner is different.
We're gathering for an evening of honest conversations about design, career growth, and how AI is reshaping the industry. No pitches. No slides. Just the advice you can't Google.
💡 You'll walk away with:
• At least one new connection, collab idea, or aha moment
• Advice: no algorithm is feeding you
• New opportunities in Hyderabad you didn't even know were on the table
💬 What we'll talk about:
• Portfolio improvements and what actually works
• Navigating the job market and what we've learned along the way
• How AI is reshaping design careers
• Open mic: share your journey, wins, struggles, or lessons learned (seriously, anything goes)
👥 Who's invited?
Everyone. Designers, non-designers, freelancers, in-house teams, career changers, IxDF members, and non-members. If you care about design and want to grow, you're our people.
Details:
📍 Where: The Commons Foodhall, 1st Floor, Tower 4, Phoenix Equinox, near IKEA, Hitech City, HYD
📅 When: Friday, June 26
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
💰 Cost: Free to attend(you pay for your own meal and drinks at an affordable price)
🎟️ How to join: Log in to the IxDF platform via social login or email. No credit card or active paid subscription required! Just click on the "Attend this meetup" button (RSVP mandatory for headcount).
⚡️ Pro tip: 1. To avoid registration issues, please sign up with a brand-new email address; using an email linked to an expired IxDF account will prompt you to renew. 2. At our last event, attendees said they wished they had invited a friend. Don't make that mistake. Share this with someone who'd love this!
⚠️ 🔥 Overwhelming Response! 🔥 We just increased capacity from 80 to 150 seats for the event. Only a limited number of seats are available. Reserve yours to snag a seat at the table.
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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.
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 cafés, 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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