Have you heard of the Ruby programming language, or Ruby on Rails, the web development framework? Whether you create software or websites for a living, are a graphic designer, student, or are just looking to learn more about computer programming, these tools are well worth taking a look at. We're an informal Ruby users' group in State College, PA (next to Penn State University). We usually have a presentation of some sort, as well as some time to be able to just hang out, talk, and learn more a …

New Jersey Creative Professionals is a hub for those involved or thinking of getting involved within the creative community. This group will be dedicated to providing resources for anyone who has a passion for the creative process. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, or are working to get your start in the industry, we will work to provide information that adds value to your career as a creative professional. Together as a group we’ll aim to host at least one meeting each month and try to al …

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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 …

Meet others interested in all aspects of web technology. Gather to discuss development, standards, networks, new web technologies, graphic design, databases, and tools of the trade such as Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Flash, Premiere and Soundbooth. Open to anyone interested in learning more about web technology!

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.

Have you ever joined a networking group for creative professionals, and the organizers/members rarely ever scheduled events? This group is different. As the organizer, I try to keep things active—despite having professional obligations of my own. The purpose of this group is to get together and share ideas with like-minded professionals; share leads, cool sites, network, and collaborate. Partnering for project work is definitely encouraged. I invite you to join my group if you are enthusiastic, …

NJ Mobile Meetup is an open community of mobile technologists, developers, entrepreneurs and enthusiasts who gather to help foster mobile innovation within New Jersey through knowledge sharing, cross-training and social synergies.  Meetings are generally held once a month and rotate between in-house presentation led events and external free form socializing and networking events.  The in-house events are normally hosted at the NTT DATA offices in Woodbridge, NJ and the external socializing and n …

The Philly Open Developer and Design group is open to everyone interested in Software and Web Development. If you ever have, or have been interested in designing or developing your own website, desktop software, mobile application, or any other computer related tool, join us twice at the Philly Open meet-ups. These meetups will consist of presentations from local designers and developers, and they will share their expertise on different skills. If you are looking for fun projects to get involved …

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 …

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 …

If you are ready to make the change from "business as usual" to "working different" join us and this growing global shift.  Whether you are a technology enthusiast, a visionary and dreamer, videographer, graphic designer, geek, writer, engineer, entrepreneur, musician, sound engineer, poet, software developer... we are getting together to share and collaborate!  We want to bring together as many bright, passionate and creative right and left brains  to share knowledge and skills, ideas and visio …

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 …

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 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 …

We are independent workers: freelancers, entrepreneurs, virtual employees, technology professionals, writers, designers, small business owners, and other smart professionals who have given up our cubicles for home offices.  We live and work in Chester County, Montgomery County, and the Western Philly Burbs. We get together to work, to socialize, and to share our experiences. We use this network to collaborate, give advice, make job recommendations, and help one another become better at what we d …

This is a group to bring creative professionals and students together and make Central PA a place where design thrives. We are a community of print and web designers, developers, copywriters, project managers, printers, strategists, and anyone who cares about design.

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!

PCoGD will inform members on news within the graphic design community. We hope to give tips and information on tools, advancing your design, freelancing, legal aid services, conferences, awards, contest, grant information, networking, news on employment opportunities, and we hope to learn some new and exciting information from our members. All this when we all get the chance to "Meet-up!" PCoGD was formerly known as The Philadelphia Graphic Designers Meet-up. We decided to claim ourselves as a C …

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.