Heart Internet’s Jonathan Brealey compiles a list of some of the best local meet-ups for web designers and developers
Thanks to enterprising and hardworking members of the web design community there have never been more opportunities for you to meet fellow designers in your local area. Local grass roots events are small, intimate affairs created to bring the community together in an environment where you can learn, share ideas and get to know each other. Attending these events is a great way to trigger inspiration and build your professional network.
Second Wednesday
“Second Wednesday is a gathering of people from (or wanting to get into) the web and related creative industries.”
“MK Geek Night is a new, FREE Milton Keynes based event for the creative industries. A chance for people to meet up over a few beers, and chat about the web, design, UX, development, creativity, photography and more.”
“Portsmouth Freelancers Meet is a monthly meet up for all kinds of freelancers - we are mostly web designers, web and app developers, graphic designers and film makers, but any kind of freelancer is welcome.”
Where: Portsmouth When: Second Tuesday of every month Online: www.pfmeet.co.uk
The Digital Pond
“A free meet-up group for like-minded web professionals to meet and share ideas, techniques and experiences.”
Where: Central London When: Next event is July 27th 2013 Online: thedigitalpond.com
Cheltenham Geek Nights
“Cheltenham Geek Nights is a place for Software Developers, Designers and general techies to get together, learn and have fun.”
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GeekUp
“GeekUp is a community of web designers, web developers, and other tech-minded folk from the UK. It's a grassroots knowledge sharing and networking social for folks involved or interested in the web and technology industry.”
Where: Events take place in Blackpool, Doncaster, Grimsby (East Coast), Hebden Bridge, Lancaster, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Nottingham, Preston, Sheffield and Staffs When: Varies. Monthly in Nottingham and Liverpool Online: geekup.org
Multipack
“Every month we get together to discuss all things design, code, standards and technology, and we put on regular events to help us all share our knowledge, skills and talents.”
Where: Birmingham and Leamington Spa When: Birmingham is the 2nd Saturday of each month, and Leamington Spa the last Tuesday Online: multipack.co.uk
Design and Banter
“Every month, a group of talented web designers get together in London to trade stories, share ideas, drink beer, bowl and play table tennis.”
