About us
Belfast’s community for UX, Product, Service and Experience Design. Join our free monthly meetups, practical workshops and informal coffee sessions. Learn from experienced practitioners, meet new people and grow your career.
Founded in Belfast, Northern Ireland, we bring together designers, researchers, product managers, developers and founders from different companies, industries and experience levels to share practical knowledge, build meaningful connections and support one another’s professional growth.
Who should join?
Belfast Design is open to everyone interested in creating better digital products, services and experiences, including:
• UX, Product, Service and Experience Designers
• UI Designers and Design System specialists
• User Researchers and Accessibility specialists
• Product Managers and Developers
• Design Leaders, Founders and Consultants
• Students and people beginning a career in design
You do not need to be an experienced designer. All backgrounds and experience levels are welcome.
What we organise
• Free monthly Belfast Design Meetups with talks, case studies and discussions
• Practical workshops designed to help members develop new skills
• Informal Belfast Design Coffee sessions for conversation and networking
• Occasional online events connecting our local community with speakers and members from other locations
• Community initiatives, partnerships and learning opportunities
Our events focus on practical, real world experience from people working across startups, scaleups, enterprise organisations, government, healthcare, fintech, education and emerging technology.
What we talk about
Our topics include UX Design, Product Design, Service Design, User Research, Accessibility, Design Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Human Centred Design, Customer Experience, Behavioural Psychology, Product Management, Design Leadership, Digital Transformation and Innovation.
Member benefits
Members can also access:
• A private WhatsApp chat for conversations, questions, opportunities and advice
• The Belfast Design Library with books about design, product, research, leadership, psychology and technology
• Exclusive discounts for conferences, training programmes and educational resources
• Opportunities to speak, share work, collaborate and contribute to the community
Our mission
We want to help make Belfast a recognised centre for design, product and innovation by connecting people across companies, disciplines and industries.
Belfast Design is built around a simple idea: keep learning and meet new people.
Join the group, RSVP for an upcoming event and become part of Belfast’s growing design community.
Upcoming events
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Belfast Design Meetup
MCS Group, 10th Floor, The Ewart, 3 Bedford St, Belfast BT2 7EP, Belfast, GBBelfast Design Meetup is a free after-work event for designers to learn, connect, and grow together. Starting at 5:30 PM, we’ll have talks, discussions, and real-world experience sharing in Belfast City Centre at the stunning MCS Group event space.
T A L K S
① Build Something People Actually Want by Ross Edwards, Co-Founder of The SystemMan and Client Capture.
A founder-focused talk exploring what Ross has learned from nearly two decades of building and experimenting with technology, followed by work across fintech, sustainability, research, and design.
The central theme is people, processes, and systems: how we move from an interesting technological idea to something people genuinely find useful.
Ross will explore rapid prototyping, AI-assisted design and development, automation, customer feedback, and what starting a technology company has taught him about the gap between what we can build and what we should build.
② Building the Networking App by Martin Gilchrist, Founder of Networking App.Many people know Martin Gilchrist from different communities and events across Belfast and Northern Ireland, and many also know how much he loves networking. Now he is building The Networking App. We asked Martin to share what it is really like to build a product himself, from ideas and design to testing, development and web coding. He’ll talk openly about his progress, challenges, bottlenecks and lessons along the way, giving us a chance to see the product in progress, ask questions and share feedback.
W H E R E
The venue is the MCS Group office event space, located on the 10th Floor of The Ewart, 3 Bedford St, Belfast BT2 7EP. We’d like to thank MCS Group for hosting the event and providing beers and soft drinks. It’s a space designed for open conversation, fresh ideas, and community learning.
C H E C K I N
Please try to arrive between 5:30pm and 6:00pm, as this is our check in window and we’ll be welcoming all guests during this time.
If you’re running a little late, don’t worry, we’ll do our best to help you get access.
If you have any issues, please send a message in the Belfast Design Community WhatsApp group and someone will help you. If you’re not yet in the group, visit the Belfast.Design website and click “Become a Member”.P A R K I N G
🅿️ Around The Ewart – 3 Bedford St, Belfast BT2 7EP. It might be a bit challenging to find a spot, but since it’s an after work event, you will likely find one with a bit of patience.
🅿️ Little Victoria Street Car Park – Downshire Pl, Belfast BT2 7JQ. Conveniently located nearby.
🅿️ NCP Belfast The Tannery – 1 Francis St, Belfast BT1 1EJ. The most affordable option, about a 12-minute walk from the venue.
Everyone is welcome, including Developers, Managers, Experience Designers, Product Designers, all types of Designers, Marketers, Researchers, and all UX-related professionals. This event isn’t just for designers; it’s for anyone interested in creating better user experiences and learning from one another.Keep learning and meet new people.
The event takes place on the second Thursday of every month.
J O I N
Join the Belfast Design Community at www.belfast.design to access our WhatsApp chat, the largest experience and product design library, and exclusive discounts.5 attendees
Past events
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