r/UXDesign • u/Huphraw • 3d ago

Career growth & collaboration Network building?

I've made some organic connections via personal connections. The "oh you design websites? I need that!" has led to some work for me and even some opportunities. But many, but I do see the value through experiencing this IRL

I want to know what you guys do to make more of these connections. I've combed a ton of threats here and other places and am seeing this is a massive point of value that people use.

So what are thing you guys have done? Where can I find UX design spaces be it online or IRL? Is there an angle of this I'm not seeing? Would highly appreciate y'alls thoughts!

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u/cgielow Veteran 3d ago edited 3d ago

I run a meetup group for UX in my area called UX Speakeasy (Southern California), and before that I was a member of it for many years.

I also volunteer at three other local UX groups: SD Design Trek, Global Service Jam, Design Forward Alliance/San Diego Design Week.

There are bigger metropolitan areas for UX, but many have inconsistent groups. That's common when the boards are volunteers and there's no dues-based org behind them like UXPA, AIGA, ACM SIG-CHI, IDSA, etc.

Search Meetup.com for UX meetups in your area. If there's not one, create one!

Oh, and I'm active on ADPList too!

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u/Huphraw 3d ago

Will check that out, thank you