Design Thinking DC brings together people from business, design, technology and beyond to learn and share.  We come together for radical collaboration on methodologies, practices and experiences to facilitate and deliver innovation in the world. For those that want to learn more about design thinking here are a few links: 1)http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Design_thinking 2)http://www.fastcompany.com/resources/design/dziersk/design-thinking-083107.html?page=0%2C0 3)http://dschool.stanford.edu/our-po …

Our purpose is to find inspiration, network, get job connections and meet others that share a love for design. This group is full of graphic designers, art directors, web and print designers, copywriters, photographers, fine artists, print production people and printers, and web developers looking to meet other people in the field. We are open for all to join. NEW*** Anyone can create a Meetup! Please post any design events you know about on our calendar. We also love happy hours where we can c …

With two decades of solid agency experience among us, our team members have delivered projects for an array of clients, encompassing local businesses as well as Fortune 500 companies. Ministers of Design represents the culmination of this rich continuum: we are driven by a fundamental love for quality design, a commitment to excellence at each step of the process, and a belief in the power of measurable results. Learn more at www.ministersofdesign.com or attend our Meetup on April 4th!

Interaction Design (IxD) defines the structure and behavior of interactive systems. Interaction Designers strive to create meaningful relationships between people and the products and services that they use, from computers to mobile devices to appliances and beyond. Our practices are evolving with the world; join the conversation. - IxDA.org This Meetup Group is for the Baltimore chapter of the IxDA (Interaction Design Association). Our goal is to build a local group that fosters interaction des …

This is a meeting place and professional development network for user experience professionals (including information architects, usability professionals, interaction designers, visual designers, systems analysts, and business analysts) in northern New Jersey. We're building interactions and content to help users get the results they want and need. You can log in using the blue "Log in" link at the top of the page. If you're new to the group and want to join, you can register using the "Sign u …

The Baltimore UX Book Club is a gathering for people interested in the area of user experience (that's the UX) to discuss a book relevant to the discipline. You might call yourselves interaction designers, information architects, user experience professionals, visual designers, art directors, front-end or back-end developers, business dev types, or maybe you refer to yourself as someone who understands the value of good user experience across channels. Everyone who attends should try to read …

Shame On UX is an open-format meet-up focused on discussing the importance of user experience by poking fun at where it has failed. For people with a passion for user interface design, we discuss the principals of good user experience by exploring ones submitted as shameful. They range from really bad to examples where information could simply be designed better, but it's a lot of fun. We run group exercises to get people thinking about information design, user requirements, and how this all tie …

A bi monthly meet up of designers and developers at the Aardvark Brigade offices in New Brunswick NJ. If you are interested in design, technology and would like to meet local professionals please attend.

The group for networking and collaborating with others interested in UX, MobileUX, and other areas of Design in DC, MD, and VA.

Meet with a wide variety of new media artists, designers, , programmers, social media consultants, writers, audio/video engineers and theorists. Gather and discuss the the latest on the information revolution!

Want to see cool new technology? Want to interact with other cool techies, startups, and business folks? Have some time in the morning? Then come to TechBreakfast, a monthly breakfast in Baltimore, Columbia, DC, and Northern Virginia where entrepreneurs, techies, developers, designers, business people, and interested people see showcases on cool new technology in a demo format and interact with each other . "Show and Tell for Adults" is what we usually say. No boring presentations or speakers wh …

Meet other local Animators and fans of Animation. From cartoons and anime to computer game development, from both conventional and computer-generated animation - all are welcome!

Meetup with local freelancers and other interesting and friendly independent professionals who are positive in attitude in the D.C. community! Some freelancers also call themselves "IT professionals" "web developers" "consultants" "life coaches" "community builders" "brokers" "community builders" etc. You'll meet many freelancers by different names at these 3rd Sunday inclusive community events! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! The first step is to get to know each other better to see if we are ready to w …

This group was started as a means for local independent creative and technology professionals to meet and share ideas. Often, independent contractors or freelancers work from home which allows for total freedom of work style, but lacks regular collaboration or even interaction with like minded people. The purpose of this group is to provide a forum for designers, developers, writers and other creative professionals, working in professional services industries to connect and exchange relevant inf …

Hi! ProductCamp DC is a series of community organized gatherings focused on product related topics. Professionals interested in designing, building, launching and marketing great products gather to learn from one another and share their experiences. ProductCamp DC was conceived to fulfill the mission of advancing our capability to conceive, build, and market great products through an open and collaborative community. Whether you are in a large enterprise, small business, startup, non-profit or g …

Fashion|Tech|PHL is an innovative group of Philadelphians who are inspired by the intersection of fashion and technology and the relationship between technology, fashion, science, and design. This group seeks opportunities for education, networking, support, and entrepreneurship in the local and global fashion and technology industries. Topics include: Wearable Technology and Computing Augmented Reality for Fashion Products and Designers Use of Interactive and Social Media by Fashion Brands New …

Started by game designers, for game players, game designers, anyone who likes to interact and have fun! Board games, card games, party games, team building games, mingling games, adventures games, treasure hunts, outdoor games, interactive events of all types! PGE is unique because we play all types of games, and we love to stretch that definition to any and all game-like events... ..Plus we are actively involved in Game Design and encourage playtesting of new games by designers. (if you are an …

A place for EE enthusiasts to get together, talk shop, learn a thing or two, network, and discuss all things EE! We'll meet anywhere from the Vim Interactive office in Fells to one of our favorite neighborhood watering holes-- we're open to suggestions and we grow and eventually pioneer the EE scene in Baltimore. Anyone interested in EE and surrounding technologies are welcome!

Hi there students and startups! Posting on job forums can be so boring- it leaves little room for direct peer-to-peer interaction. There's nothing better than putting a face to a company or applicant's name- so we'll be hosting a regular session for students and startups to interact live. This group was created to help you network and create opportunities for local students interested in gaining practical business experience by working at local startups. Start-ups can also expect to benefit from …

I decided to start this group after having been short listed for positions many times over the last year but only employed on short contractual projects.  I realized that I need other architectural and sustainability professionals to interact with and learn from to keep my skills in tact.  I thought if I need something like that, there must be others with the same needs.  If you are in a similar boat as me and want to keep your skills in tact, want constructive criticism, and support during time …

This group was designed for parents and children 0-24 months, to connect and interact socially. As parents we can share the concerns and joys of parenting. Our children can build friendships and social skills together. In this group we will have playdates, indoor and outdoors, and also Parent nights in and Parents night out. Please come join us! we look forward to meeting you and your little one soon!!!

Want to see cool new technology? Want to interact with other cool techies, startups, and business folks? Have some time in the morning? Then come to TechBreakfast, a monthly breakfast in Philadelphia (modeled after the existing ones in DC, Columbia, Baltimore, and Northern Virginia -- check out http://www.meetup.com/techbreakfast for that...) where entrepreneurs, techies, developers, designers, business people, and interested people see showcases on cool new technology in a demo format and inter …

The Greater Philadelphia Thinking Society is a Meetup group that brings together a variety of people for stimulating and civically minded conversations. Meetups include a reoccurring Sunday morning discussion where members join in a relaxing setting to meet thoughtful people who are willing to discuss a variety of topics suggested by our members including: current events, science, technology, nature, design, philosophy, politics, religion, business, culture, literature and art. We also host soci …

This group is for Moms interested in getting together for Stroller Strides classes and playgroups. We'll schedule fun activities and outings for both Mom & Baby! Fit4Mom and Stroller Strides are great programs that strive to give women the Strength for Motherhood! Stroller Strides and Plum Mom's Club have a lot in common. Both are focused on and passionate about the overall health and well-being of moms. Our Plum Mom's Club offers free playgroups and fun activities for families of young children …

A Hike in Time is a unique way to enjoy an invigorating hike and a learn a bit of history. Our hikes are designed to be physically energizing and are centered around a historic place or trail. We hope to impart some historical information about the location. Our intention is to infuse our hikes with local history, while preserving the natural social interaction of a meetup hike. To this end, we will stop at several strategic locations during the hike to discuss the local history. The rest of th …

We're now offering weekly meditation programs in Somerset, East Windsor and West Windsor.  Join us for our introductory programs in September in East Windsor and West Windsor. What Sahaja Meditation Can Do For You Sahaja Meditation is good for heart, mind, body and soul. It's all about energy — Inner Energy — and everyone has it. Sahaja Meditation is a simple technique that lets you tap into that energy and harness its power to become better balanced and better connected to yourself — emotiona …

The community of geeky/nerdy girls is growing everyday. But there isn't always someone who can share in your current obsession. Want to share your passion for media, technology, gaming, books, comics, manga, etc? Especially with fellow females of the Lancaster area community? Time to meet up with us. Not only is it fun to talk about Comic book vs Tv show Walking Dead or the Oculus Rift being created through Kickstarter, but learning new things and getting your next book suggestion is a blast whe …

Welcome to Seeking the Muse in New Jersey: Creative Writing! This is the original StM meetup group, the one that started it all. Keep your eyes open for new StM groups, as we are expanding. Our goals are simple: 1. To write and create. 2. To meet other creative people and form friendships. 3. To laugh, joke, and have fun. The group is designed for creative writers from all backgrounds. You will find people who are working on novels, short stories, poetry, songwriting, screenplays, theatrica …