We bring together game designers, developers, graphic artists, storytellers, educators, marketers, organizations, agencies, companies...just about everyone who is interested in the serious games sector. Also see our blog at http://gamesgateway.typepad.com/gamesgateway/

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Metro DC Flash Users Group is here for multiple reasons, but the one reason that brings the flash community together is to enjoy, learn and develop Flash applications. En-powered by ActionScrip 3.0, Flash is now on its CS4 platform for delivering RIA content online and on desktop (AIR) . Not only that it is one of the easiest languages to learn and even easier to develop with. We will add Flex and AIR application development when everyone has an appetite to learn more exciting Rich Internet Appl …

Meet others interested in all aspects of Web Design and Development. Gather to discuss Development, Standards, Networks, Marketing, New Web Technology, Graphic Design, Databases, Corporate Web, Webmasters, Contract Development, Promotion and Business. We meet once a month and discuss various topics including SEO practices, Design, CSS, PHP, MySQL, coding techniques, and best practices. Some are very skilled in some topics, and completely new to others. Open to anyone interested in learning …

Refresh Rockville is a community of designers and developers working to refresh the creative, technical, and professional culture of New Media endeavors in Rockville, Maryland and the surrounding area. Promoting design, technology, usability, and standards. We have a special relationship with Montgomery College, who hosts the event, which gives us a regular meeting place and connection with upcoming design and developing professionals.

The Westfield Neighborhood Improvement Association is dedicated to all aspects of the quality of life in our community: neighborliness, attractiveness, relationships with elected officials, safety, zoning, traffic and more. We are diverse in culture and lifestyle and rich in talent: from artists to engineers; police and firemen to teachers — and supportive of our resident owners of businesses like electrical and construction contractors, landscape architects, graphic designers, restaurants and m …

Challenging economic times require us to re-think the way we get things done. Let’s get back to basics. Instead of paying cash for the services or products of others, why not trade the services or products you have for what you want! Everyone has something they can trade; skills, products, services, or just “stuff” that can be bartered with others who have something you want or need. That’s what this group is about! Let’s do direct and organized trading to help each other in these tough times. T …

Hello there WELCOME!!! If you're a Graphic designer, photographer, artist, advertising professional, creative writer or someone who is just starting up in design world we want you and glad you chose this group to join. We'll network, discuss current trends, learn to do things old ways, teach each other what we know while we are up to date with current trends. Follow us on twitter @ http://twitter.com/#!/novacreatives Welcome again! Anita Eradla

College Web Designers & Developers is a group made for young developers and designers looking to start new projects, collaborate, share ideas, and meet other talented people. CWD&D was created by CrunchyWeb, a small web development and design company started by college students that are very passionate about the web world. We highly encourage you to share ideas, start new meetups and network with other members. If you have suggestions on how to improve this group, feel free to speak up. Happy Cr …

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 is a collaborative community, not just a meetup group.  Got an idea for the next great  mobile app,  web service or product?  If you are ambitious and hungry for success, this is the place for you.  Are you a graphic/industrial designer, mobile or web developer?  Are you an independent contractor, entrepreneur, or small business owner?  If so, this is where you need to be.  If you are an investor looking for opportunities, these are the people you may want to meet.  Want to contribute or cr …

Got an idea for the next great  mobile app,  web service or product?  Are you seeking a co-founder for a new startup?  If you are ambitious and hungry for success, this is the place for you.  Are you a graphic/industrial designer, mobile or web developer?  Are you an independent contractor, entrepreneur, or small business owner?  If so, this is where you need to be.  If you are an investor looking for opportunities, these are the people you may want to meet.  Want to contribute or create a new s …

Got an idea for the next great  mobile app,  web service or product?  Are you seeking a co-founder for a new startup?  Are you a small business looking for resources to support or re-invent your brain-child?  If you are ambitious and hungry for success, this is the place for you.  Are you a graphic/industrial designer, mobile or web developer?  Are you an independent contractor, entrepreneur, or small business owner?  If so, this is where you need to be.  If you are an investor looking for oppor …

There are a number of really cool, informative graphic design, web design and technology driven groups out there and we wanted to bring the technology together. At the end of the day, a well designed graphic or website is useless without a powerful, stable, secure back-end and the most secure website is boring without a cool design and look. Let's bring the teams together and see how we could work together to create better designers and coders! This group is based on industry standards; new tech …

The purpose of the group is to showcase local area talent and cover the graphic design, illustration, responsive web design, typography, advertising, self promotional, interactive and photography scene.   We want to also share ideas, discover opportunities, collaborate, meet potential clients, tap expertise, and establish partnerships. Meet the organizers, each one of them seasoned professionals in the creative and web design disciplines. How will we do this? Presentations on Photoshop, Illust …

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Benevolent Media is an all-volunteer startup dedicated to celebrating storytelling and design for good. We do this in three ways: Solutions-based editorial content on our website; Monthly community events, hosted in partnership with cause-oriented groups; and, An annual festival, convening mediamakers and changemakers to share best practices, case studies and special projects. We focus on people, organizations and projects that compel audiences to care about a cause, take action on an issue, or …

Graphic & Responsive Web Design is very much its own form of art ... Some would even say that it's a lifestyle. If you live, breathe, love all that is web and graphic design, you've come to the right place. The goal of this group is to grow and work with an awesome niche of talent in which ideas, work, projects can be freely shared and collaborated upon. Let our group be another way to inspire you and take your talents to another level!   Look forward to seeing you at our upcoming open house! p …

Alexandria is an icon for professional design. The city is filled with tremendously talented designers that are passionate about design as a method of problem solving. Although our backgrounds are diverse, ranging from traditional print to mobile interaction design, we are unified in our mission. We aim for innovative. We aim for useful. We aim for beautiful. We aim for unobtrusive, long-lasting, honest, and very human design. Our purpose is to promote professional design in Alexandria. With our …

Are you passionate about creating great online and mobile user experiences? If you're based in Northern Virginia or the DC metro area come join us to participate in talks about user experience design and networking opportunities. Meetups are held at AddThis headquarters in the McLean/Tyson's Corner area.

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 …

Dedicated to bringing together Creative Arts professionals to discuss topics that affect our creative industries while giving members the opportunity to network.

This group is for people who are interested in Graphic Design in the Northern Virginia area. I created this group for graphic designers and web designers to help connect and share some great ideas.

We are a group for anyone interested in or working in a field of design or home remodeling. Our goal is to bring the design community together to help and inspire each other through networking and educational talks. Professionals and students are welcome. Our members mostly include furniture, lighting, tile, paint, home, fabric, graphic, website designers, and architects, contractors and many more. We welcome everyone and look forward to meeting you and learning about your business.

Data Visualization DC is a non-profit professional group that meets monthly to discuss data visualization, data communication, infographics, exploratory data analysis, charts and graphs, perceptual psychology, and more! Our members are data journalists, data scientists, business intelligence professionals, and others who tell stories and persuade with data. Meeting topics are varied and range from tutorials on basic concepts and their applications, to success stories from local practitioners, to …

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!

FAS is a team of creatively skilled individuals, Music Artists, Fashion Designers, Graphic Designers, Videographers, Photographers, Music Producers, Performing Artists, MUA's, Stylist, Models, Musicians. Dj's and Engineers. FAS is always looking to connect w/ aspiring talent. We are a collective of creative individuals who have been grouped together using our talents, treasures, and resources to support and assist one another in being our absolute best. "the making of creation was art.....Fly Ar …

This is a group for power users of Robert McNeel's Rhino modeling software, Rhinoscripting, and Grasshopper from design disciplines including architecture, engineering, marine design, fashion, jewelry design, cam fabrication, rapid prototyping, graphic design and multimedia.