This Meetup is for creative folk to geek out about all things design. Fueled by our passions (and maybe a drink or two) we hope to inspire each other and grow some friendships. If you're looking to hound people for a new job then this group is not for you. Each month will focus on one of the following types of sessions: Guest Speaker, Show & Tell and Mashup. Guest Speaker: will stimulate your creative gene on a topic relating to design. Show & Tell: is an opportunity to share completed work ( …

The Emily Carr Industrial Design Alumni have come together as VIDA to take action on promoting their design education to the city of Vancouver. If you're a member of this community or looking to discuss collaborative opportunities between disciplines, organizations, or communities, join us as we work to identify and develop events which support and contribute to a re-energized and expanded vision of our collective potential.

ARTCODE is a group dedicated to the combination of Art, Design, and new Technology. We are hands-on enthusiasts in hardware or software. We are into stuff like PureData, Max/MSP, Haskore, QuartzComposer, Csound, Kinect, 3D printing, OpenNI, Frankencamera, Open Framework, Cinder, OpenCV, Processing, Wiring, Arduino, HIDs, HUDs, Android, WP7, iPhone/iPod, and iPad. We would like to meet others in order to exchange knowledge, skills and perhaps work on larger projects.

IxDA is the global professional association for the practice and advancement of Interaction Design. This is the chapter for Vancouver, BC, Canada. If you are part of the design community, join us as we work to bring good IxD to the world and offer events and programs to help you enrich your practice.

UX Book Club Vancouver is part of a larger collective of clubs worldwide that have been rapidly forming since 2008 and are now active in over fifty cities across the globe. Each meeting brings together a diverse group UX professionals—including information architects, interaction designers, visual designers, usability specialists, researchers, developers and students—for a fun, enriching discussion on books related user experience. The club will provide an opportunity to engage in learning acros …

What is this...HxD Vancouver is a group dedicated to those interested in Healthcare Experience Design. Who is this for...Designers, information architects, software developers, entrepreneurs, clinicians, business analysts, product managers, students basically anyone with tons of passion for designing how people find, access, experience and deliver healthcare information. Experience is not necessary. How does this work...Because HxD is so broad, everyone will bring something different to the tabl …

The way people are interacting with technology is changing. Never before has technology used the human body as an interface like we have seen with the Kinect. Join this group to find more opportunities to network with like-minded people, find the latest information about the Kinect, collaborate with other Kinect enthusiasts, and share stories and experiences.

The Vancouver Community Experience Group (VanCX) represents Vancouver-based online community developers, managers, designers and participants! Do you own, operate or participate in the management of an online community or social network? Are you passionate about cultivating online community? Join up and share your experiences with the rest of us.

The future of education is now.  And best of all it is FREE! Listen to me...  http://n.pr/y2kRz9 Stanford Takes Online Schooling To The Next Academic Level Join us to discuss the weekly content of the various Stanford's 2012 Online courses (Yes there are two independent CS 101 courses).  The expectation is that you will be up to date the course lecture and such before attending meetups. Sign up is free and open to everyone.  Use the links below and choose the advanced track. Start Dates are her …

This group is for anyone interested in unique representations of data, you may be a programmer, artist or data nerd (or all of the above!)

We are a group of typography afficionados and type-geeks. Join us to talk about type, learn about the new technologies, and meet some industry stars.

Social Media Club Vancouver is bringing the Social Back to Social Media. Our city has a wealth of talent and many places to enjoy Social media education, events and innovation. Although SMCYVR also organizes EDUCATIONAL and community events, once a month we meet to just get to know each other, informally. All social media evangelists welcome... Hosted by the chat engineer herself, Stephanie Michelle Scott ...because If you get, it share it, eh?

The Vancouver User Experience Group (VanUE) is a group of User Experience professionals who share unique approaches, experiences and challenges through regular sessions. The group encourages participation from those who share a common thread as user advocates, regardless of their industry.

Outside the Box is a forum for industrial and interior designers, artisans, furniture makers, manufacturers, builders, architects and anyone interested in or involved in the wood products industry (broadly defined) to meet, share ideas, and identify gaps in the market and possibilities for new product development and innovation. Our goal is to let users and makers of products interact and explore opportunities in a casual, relaxed atmosphere that encourages creative ideas and fosters new partner …

We meet monthly to share our expertise and build a strong community of Marketers who look out for each other. We started this group so we would have an excuse to get out of the house and interact, while building successful businesses based on strong relationships and integrity. We meet in the back room of fun pubs and bars, then expand outward into the rest of the establishment for fun and good times.

This is a Co-Ed sports meetup designed to bring people together through sports and activities. There will be a wide range of sports and different activities to accommodate all skill levels and interests. This group is intended to create a friendly environment to interact and compete with your peers. We are open to any requests for different sports and activities

Are you tired of awkward dates and superficial chit chat? Do you leave dates and singles events feeling lonelier and more discouraged than ever? This group is for singles who are eager for more meaningful and heart-felt interaction. It is for those who are searching for authentic ways to connect deeply with other singles, whether or not you want to start a new relationship. I am a therapist (MA Counselling Psychology). The times in my life that I have been single have been very happy and fulfill …

What is Story Lab? Story Lab is like an incubator for creative self expression when it comes to presenting to groups. People love when you tell stories rather than talk in concepts. Stories unlock understanding at deep levels, arouse emotional interest, entertain and motivate people to action in ways concepts never can. But, stories can be tricky to find, craft and deliver---so this event was designed to help you skill build over time. Who is Story Lab for? business owners wanting to present t …