Design & Prototype NYC Meetup

Workshop: Sketch App Advanced, AutoLayout & ProtoPie (paid event)

March 21 · 6:30 PM
PencilWorks

Hello Everyone,

We have a great location for this next workshop! We have done every other event in Manhattan so this time it's going to be in Greenpoint at PencilWorks.

Because of Pencilworks (see more below also for a special deal) is generously offering the space and they can host up to 50 people I can lower the ticket to $10:
– If you already paid you'll get a refund at the event as Meetup doesn't allow partial refunds
– If you cannot attend because of the new date, let me know and I'll send you a full refund.

As usual we'll raffle Sketch licenses depending on the number of attendees. I also was given some nice swag from the great folks at Sketch that'll be sharing at the event. :)

Some of the things we'll be talking about:

General UI overview:
– What's obvious and what's a little more hidden.

Resizable symbols and overrides:
A couple of posts I wrote...

1) Read "Tint icons using nested symbols"

2) Read "Resizable (Smart) symbols"

AnimaApp Auto-Layout plugin (now with flexbox/stacks!)
– I made a quick video (below) to see what's possible but the more I work with it the more I can't imagine working without it. :) Confirmed: Or, one of the Co-Founders of AnimaApp IS coming to talk about it himself! 👊

http://ww.youtube.com/watch?v=GHT9z0em4WY

ProtoPie:
– Since the date for the ProtoPie Meetup was on the same day, we'll be talking about it too. ProtoPie is an insanely powerful prototyping tool that doesn't require any coding. It can do everything other prototyping tools can do and more (see video below for example). You can see their demos here. Its Sketch import tool is one of the best. They've also sent us some great swag so I'll be sharing those as well. :)

https://youtu.be/mNQWPjDRmu0?list=PL7N038SVDkBxiSnmcg8QCJt8joKhYKSD5

Pending time and interest:
– Other plugins like CRAFT (Sync and Freehand in particular https://www.invisionapp.com/craft)

If there are specific topics you'd like us to talk about at the event please add it in the comments!

From PencilWorks:

PencilWorks is a dynamic co-working space in Greenpoint Brooklyn dedicated to cultivating an empowered & creative community. PencilWorks solutions are turn-key so you can focus on growing your business as soon as you move in.

The staff at PencilWorks is generously offering members a special deal! Lease desk or a Whole Office, first month for FREE when you sign up for at least a 4 month lease.

To find out more about PencilWorks, contact [masked], and mention the code word: Free&Willing.

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As always if you are a Free&Willing member you get 50% off any paid events I organize (refunded at the event, Meetup doesn't offer discount codes). If you have not signed up yet, please do so or check out the open Design and UX jobs in New York City.

Free&Willing members also get access to other special deals like referral bonuses and discounts on classes.

Thank you,
Francesco

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Victoria S.

Hi Francesco. I'm new at sketch and would love to see more of it in action. Is this for beginners or advance users? Do I need to bring a laptop?

1 · February 20
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- Francesco B.
  
  Hi Victoria, I always recommend a laptop so you can follow along. We'll be doing an intro/overview of Sketch to get everyone on the same page and then jump into more advanced concepts. I might split this event into 2 if I get feedback that I should do 2 separate ones, basic and advance. What do you think?
  
  2 · February 21
- Victoria S.
  
  Doing 2 sessions is a lot of investment-thats up to you. But i think you can have just one and do a general overview as long as your audience is familiar with design programs. I'm in though :)
  
  1 · February 21
- Jen
  
  I am new as well and would totally love a basic class if you end up offering that as an option
  
  2 · March 4
- maribel
  
  Same here! It will be amazing if this could be split up into two sessions (basic & advanced)
  
  0 · March 15
- Francesco B.
  
  Maribel we will definitely have more events! But if you have played some with Sketch you are well equipped for this event :)
  
  1 · March 15
- Diana S.
  
  Got held back at work! Really wanted to make this one. Hope to make it to next gathering!
  
  0 · March 21
Damian B.

definitely interested in this. I'm available on the 14th.

0 · March 9
- Francesco B.
  
  Hi Damian, as you might have seen from the email I sent out we are moving the event to the 21st. I hope you can make it.
  
  0 · March 13
- Damian B.
  
  Yes, saw the email thanks. Looking forward to next week.
  
  1 · March 13
Reiko S.

I would love to participate but alas I can't this time. Will you be doing this again?

1 · March 7
- Francesco B.
  
  Hi Reiko, I will be doing this again but don't know exactly when yet. The date for this is in flux and I might have to move it. I have a personal thing i might have to attend to that can't be moved. Stay tuned!
  
  1 · March 7
- Reiko S.
  
  Cool. Most Meetups seem to happen Wednesday nights (which I can't attend) but any other night is good for me. Looking forward to another opportunity.
  
  1 · March 7
Zara Y.

Hi. Im a student and I want to join this meeting. I wanted to send you a msg but the site doesn't allow sending msgs to your profile.

1 · February 28
- Francesco B.
  
  Pls shoot me an email at [masked] - thank you. I have been having server issues.
  
  0 · February 28