Networking Opportunity

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Hi IxDF Melbourne, let's meet up 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!

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Networking Opportunity

Coffee Meetup

Date
Time
IxDF Melbourne
4+ people going
Address

Flagstaff Gardens

309-311 William St, West Melbourne VIC 3003

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! ❤️

Meetup Conversation

View Janice Jao

by Janice Jao

Hi all! Please use this discussion thread to discuss Networking Opportunity held on Feb 18, 2019. Feel free to ask questions about the place, date and time, agenda of the meeting, or anything else.
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  1. View Janice Jao

    by Janice Jao

    Hey everyone!

    Thanks to all who came and made this meetup happen! I've gained such valuable insights from you all and loved hearing your stories. :)

    I'm going to create a Slack channel (thanks Ivan for the suggestion!) so please send me your emails so I can add you. Also, non-members are more than welcome!

    Looking forward to our next meetup and thanks again! I had such a great time.

    Cheers,

    Janice

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  2. View Janice Jao

    by Janice Jao

    Hi everyone,

    Hope your weekend has been good!

    I have updated the location for the event which is at Flagstaff Gardens CBD. I'll be wearing a red shirt so that you can all easily spot where we're meeting. Also, if you have trouble looking for the space, feel free to email me at janjaonov@gmail.com.

    See you all and looking forward to meeting you.

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    View Yun-Chen Liu

    by Yun-Chen Liu

    Hi Janice,

    Thanks for organising this event, I will go straghit after my work, probably be there around 5:45 to 6pm. See you tomorrow :)

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    View Miriam Potter

    by Miriam Potter

    Hi Janice, great to see this opportunity. Not sure I am good for this one (very recent bereavement) but will be on the lookout for future events. Again, thanks for making it happen!

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  3. View Janice Jao

    by Janice Jao

    Hi everyone,

    Sorry for the lack of updates.

    I'm stoked to see 18 awesome people who are attending so far! Also, I need some help with finding a good location. Because the number of attendees might increase over the few days, I cannot make a reservation anywhere and I'm also semi-new to Melbourne. So I wanted to ask how you feel about just meeting at a park? Maybe somewhere in the CBD? This can be a good opportunity to meet each other and then possibly plan for the next meetups.

    Let me know you guys think.

    Cheers,

    Janice

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    View Jee Jung

    by Jee Jung

    Hi Janice, welcome to Melbourne! I'll be joining with my husband on Monday (who is not an IDF member). We love the idea of meeting at the park. Carlton Gardens is close to CBD and accessible.

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    View Janice Jao

    by Janice Jao

    Hi Jee,

    Thanks for the suggestion and for bringing your husband. Events like these are always better with more people. I have updated the location for the event. See you both!

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    by Roland Nguyen

    Hi Janice,

    I feel bad missing out on our Feb meetup, would you be able to add me on Slack, my email address is roland.nmq@gmail.com. Many thanks for your initiative :)

    Cheers,

    Roland

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    by Ivan Chu

    Thanks for organising Janice, it was fun to meet all who came :)

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  6. View Yun-Chen Liu

    by Yun-Chen Liu

    Hi Janice, I'm here. But not sure where are yiu?

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    by Janice Jao

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    Hey everyone! I'm here wearing a red striped shirt. See you all very soon!

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  8. View Ivan Chu

    by Ivan Chu

    Sorry, please ignore my previous comment (deleted to avoid confusion), didn’t realise Janice already put address number along William St :

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  9. View Carolyn Hay

    by Carolyn Hay

    Perfect! So grab some food, come to Flagstaff gardens and look for Janice in the red shirt ;-)

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  10. View Ivan Chu

    by Ivan Chu

    Welcome to Melbourne Janice! The other option for a park is Flagstaff Garden, also in the CBD near Queen Victoria Market

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    View Janice Jao

    by Janice Jao

    Hi Ivan,

    Thanks for this suggestion. I think this is a perfect location since it's within the city and some of the members can head straight to the Queen Victoria Market to grab some nibbles. See you soon!

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  11. View Delfina

    by Delfina

    Hi, Any updates on location?

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  12. View Mazzy Star

    by Mazzy Star

    Hi Janice

    Is the start time really 5:30 am?

    Cheers

    Mazzy


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    View Janice Jao

    by Janice Jao

    Hi Mazzy,

    Thanks for spotting that mistake! I'm used to the 12-hr clock clearly. Fixed!

    Cheers,

    Janice


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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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