Hi IxDF Birmingham, let's meet up again on Friday 16th February @ York's Cafe and network over coffee! Share UX design insights and resources, discuss UX problems you are facing now, or just chat about anything else. It's going to be an informal, cozy meetup with fellow designers!
Mo and I had an inaugural meet up at lunchtime last week in Birmingham. I think we both got a lot out of it, it was great to learn about her experiences and to share some stories!
We thought about having another in a couple of weeks @ Java Lounge just off Victoria Square.
We'd both love to meet some new UX folk, so please feel free to come along if you can!
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Hi all, so Jess and I met today. We had a great chat about our respective experiences as Teams of One and what we might do in this meetup in the future.
I've updated the date for two weeks time - Tue 5 December, same time - 12.30pm, same place - Java Lounge - so hope some or all of you can make it - see you there!
Thanks,
Rob
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Hey fellow brum based uxers. I'm at client offices on the 19th and will try and pop down for a quick chat. I'm actually in a full day session, but we've all gotta have a break at some point. Looking forward to meeting those that are there :)
Hey all, does anyone have an issue with making the next meet up on Monday 4th? Mo can only make that day and would love to meet as many folk as possible...let me know, otherwise I'll amend the date. Cheers! Rob
Unfortunately I won't be able to attend tomorrow but hope future sessions will take place as I would be very interested in meeting anyone involved in UX.
I've just joined and waiting to start a couple of courses "ux designer from scratch" and "how to become a freelance designer". It would be good to meet with like minded peeps. I live/work in Telford, lunch in Birmingham sounds good but not particularly practical for me is there any plan for after work or weekend meet ups? Has anyone done the courses I'm going to do?
Hi all, I'm not going to renew my IDF membership so my profile will be deleted very soon.
However, Mo and I are still meeting to discuss all things UX and Brum on a loose monthly basis, so if you're interested in keeping in touch or coming along, I've setup a Twitter account for it, here's the link:
Just for the record, I've had no problems with IDF, I just didn't have time to spend on the courses and can't justify the costs. Hope to see you around Brum - keep the UX flag flying!
Hi all, just a quick reminder to say we're going to meet @ York's Cafe on Stephenson Street tomorrow (Friday 16th) @ 12.30pm - looking forward to seeing you there if you can make it.
Hi Tatiana, so sorry not to have been there - none of us could make it this week and I forgot to update this thread :( So sorry. We'll be meeting on Fri 16th Feb, same place, and I promise to update this thread if anything changes - apologies, I hope you can make that date. Thanks and sorry, Rob
Just a quick update to say that the next meet up will be on Tuesday 16th Jan @ Java Lounge. 12.30pm, would love to see as many people as can make it there :)
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