Metro New York is a creative hotbed, but it's often difficult for ad hoc teams to sync-up for that perfect project... The NYC Talent Union is a Meetup group dedicated to helping designers, creatives, architects, writers, producers (and the like) stay connected, share war stories, and keep updated on seminal ideas, noteworthy projects, cool work, innovative techniques, fresh materials, upcoming exhibitions...and anything else inspirational.

Calling all tech entrepreneurs, software developers, user experience designers, creatives, project managers, QA analysts and anyone else working in the tech industry! Come hang out, meet some new people, then try to win their money! We provide the venue, snacks and drinks, a dealer and a nice poker table and chip set. You provide the action! FAQ: What type of poker do you play? We play $1/$2 No Limit Hold 'Em. Min buy-in is $50 and the max is $200 dollars. We also play higher stakes if there is …

This group is made up of professional Web designers looking to network with others in the industry; Talk design for the Web; Share experience with use of different tools & languages; Critique Web sites; Talk industry, business, employment; Share motivations and inspirations; Reach your own Web Design Nirvana. Be sure to join our NYC Web Design groups on: LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/groups?gid=95686) Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=16401063649) Twitter (http://twitter.co …

The Independent Designers are here... Just Off 7th Ave!  This is our Think Tank! Here, independent fashion designers come together to collectively advance their careers by expanding the exposure of their unique collections using strategies such as fashion shows, photoshoots and other events. This meetup brings together talented indie fashion designers to share experiences, learn how to develop their businesses, market their goods and network within the fashion industry and beyond. This group is …

Every month we present an eclectic mix of new talent, for you to see and enjoy up close and personal. There's something for everyone: from singers, dancers & musicians, to actors, spoken word artists, magicians, models, and even fashion designers. Be among the first in New York to experience and enjoy these budding new artists at The Set NYC, where future stars first begin to shine.  Please visit our website at www.thesetnyc.com

A group to discuss digital user experience (UX) both on web and mobile platforms. Meetings could cover research or innovative real world examples & case studies Design topics can include (but not limited to) interaction design, UI design, mobile app design (iPhone, iPad, Android), usability, site stickiness, human-computer interaction, value of entertainment factor beyond core conversions, etc. From the data side of things we'd like to have discussions around using data to drive and measure U …

Hello information designers. This group will discuss the evolution of information design, particularly as it relates to graphic design, user experience and communications. We'll do this by showcasing some amazing work from NYC based information designers. We'd love to get your input for ideas as well!

I’m interested in starting an unofficial meeting for Parsons Product Design alumni, faculty and students that live in or around NYC to come together once a month to share our projects, insights, and experiences, hang-out and reconnect. So many of us have remained in the area, why not help one another pursue and achieve success and explore new opportunities right here in Manhattan. Eventually the group may build into something more formal, presentations and feedback groups etc…but for now, I j …

At the New York Out-of-Body Experience Meetup group, great emphasis is placed on the rational study and development of psychic and energetic abilities, especially out-of-body experiences (OBEs), as a means of understanding the multi-dimensional fabric of our reality and learning how to live better within it. We teach techniques for having OBEs with the objective of helping members utilize this incredible experience as a means of self-research and a tool for self-development. Our group is sponsor …

Pull up a seat and tell us your computing design dramas! Or if you don’t have any, we’ll share our tips and digital design ideas from years of industry and classroom experiences. We’re 3 NYC based designers and educators launching eLearning, webinars and blogging on digital fashion. Our Meetups will feature:  Surface & Textile Design Fashion Design & Technology Illustration Concepts Fashion Communication  Exploring Color We're just getting our Digital Design Therapy Meetup off the ground and w …

The NYC Mobile Experience is an outgrowth of "pocketmints", a Mint Digital experiment focused on the "making" of mobile applications of the "maker's" perspective. After a quick glance at the the NYC meetup landscape, we felt that mobile topics tend to either get lost in larger, more general tech groups or they meet very specific needs like those of a platform (iPhone, Android, WinMo) or even a type of app (location-based). We are shooting for a space for mobile were we can bring together desi …

With the job market down, but baby births still on the rise, what's a smart, intuitive mother to do these days with her design talent, education & contacts?! Bring your experience & your querries to Designing Moms of Westchester where we discuss options for utilizing those valuable skills. We'll pool our knowledge & experience to find part-time, freelance & other collaborative options.

Why: Smart people need smart people. And wine. And a whiteboard wall. Purpose: Collaborate. Share. Solve. Learn. Who should join: Designers, Agency Folk, Coders, Writers, Content Strategists, UX/IA professionals,

… We don't plan events, we create experiences. Designed to help you grow, explore the unique and live OUTSIDE "the box". Deep, introspective and amazing!...Not for EVERYONE...only women who want to be wiser, stronger, smarter...who are bold enough to SAY...I WANT MORE. More money, more respect, more love, more self-worth, more adventures, more of ME! My best self. When you bring your best self to every situation, you have the confidence to demand MORE. We limit our group numbers and focus on growt …

Bloggers Who Brunch On Fashion was established specifically as a great way to stay connected to fashion bloggers who want to meet up often to discuss their aspirations, experiences, and passion for their blogs. By staying connected in real life it can give other bloggers motivation or more inspiration to improve and/or maintain their blog. Its great to have a round table of views flying around in a great environment especially around a great brunch.   Initial Requirements to Join Bloggers are to …

We're a group of entrepreneurs and creative professionals working to turn our visions into reality. In our experience, one of the most difficult and critical elements in starting a business is building the right team. This meetup is about building stellar startup teams and sharing best practices regarding hiring strategies for creative entrepreneurs. We hope to organize a number of low pressure networking events and arrange a series of speakers who can share their knowledge with the group. Anyon …