Member Reviews

What our members say.

We asked Creative Lunch Club members to share their experience. Here’s what they told us.

I moved to Brussels a year and a half ago, from a small town, to pursue more photography opportunities. The Creative Lunch Club has been instrumental in helping me connect with other creatives and discover the wonders of this city. Sharing lunch with like-minded creatives has opened up new ideas and perspectives for me. The passion and energy from these gatherings never fail to inspire and motivate me.
Whitley Isa

Photographer, Brussels

I am an East London girl with a busy life and have found it hard to meet like-minded creatives but after only using the creativelunchclub once, I met one of my soul mates. Not only are we doing some collaborating with her being a singer and myself working in fashion and modelling which has all been really useful but we have also become best friends. Loved my experience and would highly recommend it for anyone that wants to network in the creative ares and you never know, you might meet your bestie too.
Amber Smith

Model and print designer, London

Thanks to Creative Lunch Club and their beautiful concept I regularly get to meet new creative people in Vienna every month.
Jolly Schwarz

Photographer, Vienna

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

Everything about Creative Lunch Club makes me happy - the concept, the people and the vibe. It is such a fun way of getting to meet like-minded people and make new friends in your city!
Suma Balaram Schippers

Associate Creative Director, Amsterdam

My first lunch was with Lea & Caroline, NYC designers like me and it was great to meet them outside of work in a casual setting. Creative Lunch Club does the hard part of linking me up with others when otherwise, I'd be so focused on work that I wouldn't have the energy to find like-minded people. And you make new friends.

Paola Morrongiello

Digital Designer / Animator, New York

Was looking for something exactly like Creative Lunch Club. A modern third place, also a digital community and a way to network. Tried few alternatives and this one is perfect. Brought a lot of new things to my daily life. Wish to use it when I travel as well.
Inga F Eric

Card game designer, Warsaw

Creative Lunch Club has been an inspiring way to connect with fellow designers, virtually and in-person. I love sharing exciting events with others – like AIGA DC's Design Week – and hearing firsthand what people want more of in our creative community. It's a great space for conversation, collaboration, and discovering new perspectives.
Natalia Arias

Senior Digital Designer, Washington

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, Creative Technologist & Community Builder, Lisbon

I've met so many wonderful people this year trough Creative Lunch Club. It's been a great way to meet people in different industries and has been way more personal and fun than networking events.
Erin Prysiazny

Motion Designer, Toronto

Creative Lunch Club is the easiest most low-key way to grow your network, maybe even make some new friends, share expertise, lift each other up, and perhaps end up working together on something.
Mara Lehmann

Product designer, co-founder, Oslo

I'm so glad I got to know about this brilliant networking space. Meeting so many talented and creative people has been incredibly inspiring – it's exactly the kind of energy that fuels new ideas. It's also a great opportunity to build a strong freelance network and connect with like-minded professionals.
Anna Wilhelm

Stop Motion Creator, Berlin

The Creative Lunch Club is a fantastic initiative and a powerful network for me as a creative. Beyond sharing meals and meeting people, I made good friends and found clients over time. It was surprising to learn that CLC is present in many European cities, allowing me to stay connected even after moving.
Nicole Chufi

3D Artist / Audiovisual, Stockholm

I had my first Creative Lunch Club match on October of this year, and I have met pretty great people since then. Not only creatives, which is the reason why I joined: to connect with other creatives and share what I do as well, but I have met really nice people from all over the world here in Paris. Listening to other people's stories and experiences has been lovely because it also helps you connect and establish friendships (and have great food as well!).
Martha Dos Santos

Interior decoration, Paris

When I joined Creative Lunch Club, I didn't expect to connect with people who live in the same neighbourhood as me. It's pretty cool to build a community of creatives in your vicinity, especially because it's easier to nurture those connections when you live in a big city. I love it.
Chase Hirt

Agency Owner & Creative Director, Los Angeles

The Creative Lunch Club has been a fantastic way to connect with like-minded creatives in Budapest. As a photographer, working alone can feel isolating, so meeting new people has been refreshing. Some have offered valuable advice, and others have become collaborators, making this experience truly rewarding.
Evelina Kravcsenko

Photographer and Translation PM, Budapest

So lovely and energizing to connect with other designers, bonding over shared experiences, loves/qualms about our work, how to avoid creative burnout, what we're looking forward to, and so on. Looking forward to continuing to make these thoughtful connections and have meaningful conversations.
Monika Lê

Brand & Graphic Designer, Toronto

As a proud member of the Creative Lunch Club, I have connected with countless talented and inspiring creatives across Amsterdam, London, New York City, and Portland, OR. This community has enriched my international network and allowed me to collaborate with amazing freelancers on client projects for my purpose-driven creative agency. The Creative Lunch Club is a beacon of creativity and camaraderie in the industry.
Meredith Lockwood

Social Impact Founder & Multidisciplinary Designer, Portland

The initiative by the Creative Lunch Club has allowed me to meet people I wouldn't have met otherwise. I now have a bigger network and new friends.
Erik Herrström

Creative Director, Vienna

One of the best things I've done since moving to Stockholm has been joining the Creative Lunch Club, a community I first discovered back in Australia and was so happy to find here too! These catchups have been such a great way to connect with other creatives, share stories and experiences, and feel part of the design community here. I've met some incredibly talented and kind people through these catch-ups, and it's helped me explore more of Stockholm too!
Lucy Cochrane

Graphic Designer, Stockholm

Creative Lunch Club is an amazing initiative for us creatives to meet others who are like-minded. As creatives we have our friends, colleagues and acquaintances, but having the opportunity to connect and get to know other operators who are inspiring and each have a story to tell is what our industry needs more of – to feel a part of a community.
Simon Morehead

Director / Creative Director, Stockholm

You know that feeling when you find your people? That's exactly what I feel every month when I meet up with my new matches on the creative lunch club. People I've met have all been genuine and interested in real human connection. I genuinely look forward to my new matches every month.
Otega Ajuchi

Tech consultant/artist, Manchester

Thanks to Creative Lunch Club I found friends and inspiring conversations and connections with people that I probably would not have met otherwise. The process is easy and straight forward and everyone is so friendly, interesting and talented - what an amazing experience.
Danii Pollehn

Illustrator, Lisbon

When I joined Creative Lunch Club, I didn't expect to connect with people who live in the same neighbourhood as me. It's pretty cool to build a community of creatives in your vicinity, especially because it's easier to nurture those connections when you live in a big city. I love it.
Bianca Radoslav

Actress & Filmmaker, Berlin

Creative Lunch Club is a great way to get off your ass, meet random creatives, and share a meal. Perfect for getting inspiration, energy, and a different angle on things.
Freddie Öst

Founder & Brand Director @Snask, Stockholm

I love Creative Lunch Club because it harnesses the most human way of connecting, sharing a meal. It's an effortless way for creatives to build diverse connections and friendships across various fields and meet people they wouldn't otherwise.
Júlia Mota Albuquerque

Muralist & illustrator, Berlin

I joined CLC a couple of months ago and have met some pretty awesome creative peeps. Every month you get paired a couple creatives from your city to plan a lunch with to talk shop. It's a great way to expand your network - extremely great value IMO.
Lindsey Drennan

Photographer + Director, Toronto

I love to get inspired by fellow creatives and the Creative Lunch Club makes this easy for me. The conversations during these lunches have always an energizing impact on me.
Barbara Standaert

Interior Architect, Antwerp

Thank you so much for the lunch club so far – I have already made some fabulous friendships, have been introduced into the unfamiliar worlds of other creatives, and even had a wonderful new project idea.
Linseigh Green

Actress + Assistant Immersive Audio Producer, London

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 Designer, Los Angeles

Creative Lunch Club is amazing! It makes it easy to connect with other creatives in your area, making new friends every month. I've really enjoyed my lunches so far.
Giada Pieropan

Motion designer, London

I stumbled upon Creative Lunch Club and had my first lunch and loved it. If you are a creative looking to be less lonely in this sprawling city and have interesting conversations in Los Angeles, I recommend it.
Kristen Fung

Marketing, Los Angeles

The CLC is great because I can easily get to know previously unknown creative people in the city, gain new inspiration, expand my talent network and also discover new corners and restaurants in the city. I think CLC members are curious and open-minded people by nature. It's always exciting to learn more about the city's creative scene and its projects. At my previous meetings, we always had interesting discussions and the time for lunch was often far too short. I'm already looking forward to my next CLC.
Markus Wohlhüter

Graphic Designer, Zurich

Running a service-based creative business is a lonely journey. Since joining Creative Lunch Club, I've developed meaningful connections with amazing creatives across photography, UX, marketing and more. Bonding with others in the creative industry has been incredibly insightful, not only for inspiration and ideas, but also reminding me why I love being a creative storyteller.
Aleczander Gamboa

Content Producer & Copywriter, Melbourne

Creative Lunch Club was such a refreshing break and it happened just around the corner, which made it even better. As a studio founder, it felt so good to step out of the day-to-day and connect with like-minded people in a relaxed, inspiring setting.
Thaïs Lakaf

Art Director, Berlin

So I've just moved back to my home town after living overseas for 3 years and I've always had trouble meeting creative people that are my vibe. I figured Brisbane just didn't have many creatives. I signed up for creative lunch club and boy did they pull through. I met two people my age and in the exact same position as me, just moved here and looking for creative friends. We all clicked immediately and started making all the plans before going for a drive together and extending out hang out. So excited for the next meetup! Couldn't recommend this more, it's such a great concept.
Alex Dingley

Creative Director, Brisbane

I was longing for a new context and hoping to create some kind of community. Signed up to Creative Lunch Club and every month they match me with two other creatives in my region. I've already met for a second time with my matches and we've already exchanged much laughs, feelings and ideas. And a gig or two.
Sara Almosaibi Jasas

Artist, Malmö

I recently moved to Barcelona and was looking for ways to meet new people in the city. The Creative Lunch is such a convenient and fun way to meet new people! I learnt a lot from the other two, who have been here much longer than I have. I can't wait for the next one!
Luke Pallett

Director of Photography, Barcelona

I recently signed up for Creative Lunch Club and I am enjoying the experience so much. It's a great way to connect with other creatives in your area.
Nathan Ward

Paper Artist, London

Creative Lunch Club changed the game for me. The similar mindset and openness that most people meet through this community allows for deeper connections and a sense of belonging, no matter where we are. I've connected with people in 2 different countries now and I still talk and/or meet most of them and miss the ones I can't see soon. I have another scheduled lunch already.
Maria Pereira

Illustrator, Porto

Creative Lunch Club has been an invaluable part of my creative journey in Helsinki and beyond. Alongside introducing me to incredible people, the conversations and moments shared through the network have given me fresh perspectives, much-needed respites, lasting friendships, and the encouragement to persist through the hurdles of freelancing!
Laura Fuentes

Communications Specialist | Content Creator | Graphic Designer, Helsinki