Decorators Bootcamp is a 8 week course that meets in local design retailers, each event is unique to the store we are in. and in a relaxed setting. with wine and cheese. we help you create the interior you see in the magazines, for a lot less. learn all the secrets the Designers know and use...

This group is for Chicago-area Web and Mobile Designers, Developers, Information Architects, Usability Experts, UX Designers, Web Producers, Programmers, Flash Animators, etc. - anyone involved in the designing, developing, programming and implementation of web sites and mobile applications. Sorry, but since this group is about meeting face to face every month, only people residing in the Chicago area will be admitted. At our meetings we'll network with others in the industry; compare …

We are a community of passionate experience designers interested in getting together to share stories, tools, project experiences and events! We explore human-computer interaction, agile design, user experience, frontend development, information architecture, interaction design, usability testing among other topics that help us deliver engaging customer experiences.

community for the discussion of the convergence of design science and software development / engineering, resulting from non-linear and dynamic complexity of the software ecosystem. Construct practice frameworks, etc. Open to software researchers, architects, engineers, designers, scientists, developers, programmers, analysts, and users

ID Chicago is the Windy City's newest social network and common interest group created to talk about cool products and people in architecture and design. Convening regularly in design showrooms across the city, ID Chicago brings together architects, designers, builders, engineers, real estate developers, enthusiasts and friends for drinks, music, dynamic conversation and an unprecedented look at the brightest ideas coming out of Chicago. We love to talk about innovative product design and we ho …

Meet other local architects, landscape architects, designers, and other creative professionals using VectorWorks and/or Sketchup in their work. Learn from each other and find helpful resources.

This group will consist of BI professionals, data consumers, data evangelists, Sharepoint developers, data & enterprise architects, and business stakeholders  looking to leverage corporate assets through the information lifecycle and capitalize on advancing technologies. During our meetings we will discuss the following topics: Data strategies and roadmaps ERP and data rationalization Master Data Management Data Governance Operational assessments  Enterprise Data Management  Design Functional & …

THE HUB for: • sharing information regarding the Passive House Standard amongst Chicago Region Passive House Consultants; • assisting the proliferation of the Passive House movement in the United States both publicly and municipally; • a resource for clients investigating the use of the Passive House Standard in their next project. • a resource for the latest building science news and practice to assist the Passive House community in designing the most energy efficient buildings possible.   …

The AIA Chicago Young Architects Forum (YAF) is an informal group of architects, design professionals and students who are interested in furthering the discussion of design, professional development, community, and collaboration. If you are a "young" (licensed 10 years or fewer) architect, join us for intriguing educational & social events!

This Meetup is for students and professionals living in the greater Chicago area, who are interested in discussing and exploring the field of information architecture and user experience. The goal of this Meetup is to do more than simply identify current theories and approaches, but to create new theories and approaches that will help guide the field of information architecture and user experience.   In our Meetups, we will discuss: card sorting techniques, classification, human-computer interac …

… Meetings will range in topics from requirements, design, analysis, architecture, development, programming, testing, implementation, etc...

We like reading compelling books on feats of science, technology and engineering derring-do! If you love reading about the amazing lives of radical inventors, laboratory wizards, eccentric investigators, audacious builders and their triumphs and tragedies, then you've found your club! We'll pick out a book, devour it cover-to-cover, and then meetup to discuss what we really liked about it. We'll pick different meeting places in or around Chicago, so everyone's welcome!