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Communities, Networks and Events for UX Design

Whether you work in product design, research, service design, or content design, staying connected helps you learn from others, discover new perspectives, and keep up with a fast moving field. This guide highlights useful communities, networks, and events for UX designers who want to stay inspired and build meaningful connections.

UX design improves through shared ideas and collaboration. Here are the communities and events worth knowing if you want to stay inspired and connected.

In-Person Communities & Meetups

Creative Lunch Club

Creative Lunch Club is a global community for people working in the creative industries. Whether you are a graphic designer, a photographer, a marketer, or a filmmaker, the Creative Lunch Club gives you the chance to regularly meet other creatives in your city for lunch.

Online Communities & Social Networks

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Events & Conferences

Hatch Conference

Hatch Conference is an invite-only event for senior professionals, with a strong focus on UX and product design.

UX Nordic

UX Nordic is an international, high‑quality, deep‑dive conference for user experience design featuring top‑notch speakers, cutting‑edge topics, and hands‑on workshops. It offers ample opportunities to learn, meet, and network with UX professionals from around the world.

Config: Figma’s Annual Conference‍

Config is Figma’s conference for people who build products, featuring 75+ speakers, 50+ sessions, and 8k+ attendees. Expect inspiring keynotes, hands-on demos, deep-dive sessions, and early access to Figma’s newest products and features.

UX London

UX London is a three-day conference that combines inspiring talks with hands-on workshops across the themes of discovery, design, and delivery.

It offers a chance to learn from industry leaders, collaborate with peers, and connect with the wider UX community.

SmashingConf Antwerp

SmashingConf Antwerp is a focused conference for UI/UX designers and front-end developers diving into web design, accessibility, performance, and best practices for building modern websites. It offers a mix of talks and hands-on workshops to sharpen your daily workflow and broaden your skill set.

The Best UX Design Conferences

How to Stay Connected

You do not need to join everything at once. Pick one or two communities that suit your interests, Go to a design conference or follow from afar if you cannot attend in person, and build a small system for inspiration that works for you.

Connect with other creatives you admire, ask questions, and share your work. A few simple actions can help you feel part of a much larger creative world.

Conclusion

Creatives do better when they are part of something larger. Communities, events, and useful tools can spark ideas, friendships, and collaboration. Find the spaces and resources that suit you and shape a creative setup that helps you grow.

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I really enjoy meeting new people through Creative Lunch Club. I think it's a great way of making new contacts, especially as a foreigner in a new city.

Karen Rogers
UX/UI Designer, Lisbon

Thanks for running such a great community! I'm so glad I took a chance and tried this for the first time, and I can't wait for the next month to roll around. Excited to see this network grow!

Ruth Lee 
UX & Visual Designer, Los Angeles

When I found about the Creative Lunch Club I immediately thought I had to join. I live for design communities but so rarely we get opportunities to have these small group gatherings, so lunch feels like the ideal excuse to meet other creatives. Had the first one the other day and yep, it was a great experience and can’t wait for the next.

Bruno Figueiredo
Brand Designer, Lisbon
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