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Design Mentor Night

Design Mentor Night

Thu, Mar 26, 12:30 AM
From Cascade SF, Experience Designers
4.7

Design Mentor Night: Bay Area designers mentorship event providing 1:1, 20-minute feedback sessions with pros; attendees receive targeted career feedback.

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8 attendees
Drinks & Public Comment to Support 700 Irwin at the San Rafael City Council

Drinks & Public Comment to Support 700 Irwin at the San Rafael City Council

Wed, Feb 18, 1:30 AM
From Marin YIMBY

Community event for housing supporters: drinks and public comment to support a 200-unit mixed-use housing project; outcome: influence the city council to approve the project.

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1 attendee
Architecture, Design & Drinks — February 2026

Architecture, Design & Drinks — February 2026

Sat, Feb 28, 2:00 AM
From Architecture, Design & Drinks
4.9

A casual monthly gathering for architects, designers, and design-curious professionals to trade ideas and expand their professional networks.

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15 attendees
AI Vibe Design With Friends. Includes AI Workflow Presentation!

AI Vibe Design With Friends. Includes AI Workflow Presentation!

Sat, Feb 21, 6:00 PM
From Designers: Mission Creatives Meetup
4.8

Hands-on design workshop for product designers, UI/UX pros, and artists to explore AI-powered tools and prototype visuals, with a brief show-and-tell.

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2 attendees
AI Vibe Design With Friends

AI Vibe Design With Friends

Sat, Feb 28, 6:00 PM
From Designers: Mission Creatives Meetup
4.8

Hands-on in-person AI design session for product/UI/graphic designers; open to all levels; outcome: produce a prototype using AI tools.

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1 attendee
UX Designers Walk & Talk SF @ Location TBD: Comment your suggestions

UX Designers Walk & Talk SF @ Location TBD: Comment your suggestions

Sat, Mar 7, 7:00 PM
From UX Social
4.8

In-person walk-and-talk for UX designers in SF to network and share insights on Figma updates.

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10 attendees
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Frequently asked questions

Meetup offers a platform where designers in San Francisco can find and join local groups focused on design interests. It’s a hub for learning, networking, and collaborative events.

Simply search for design groups within San Francisco on Meetup to discover a variety of local communities focused on your design interests.

Yes, Meetup frequently hosts design-related events in San Francisco, ranging from workshops to networking meetups, where you can participate and create connections.

In San Francisco, there are diverse design groups covering everything from graphic design to user experience and fashion, offering many avenues for engagement.

Absolutely, you can join multiple design groups. This allows you to explore various aspects of design and expand your network across different fields.

While many events are free, some groups might charge a fee to cover materials or venue costs. Always check the event details on Meetup for specific information.

Meeting frequency varies by group, with some organizing weekly gatherings while others may meet monthly. Check individual group event schedules for precise timings.

Definitely, you can RSVP through the Meetup platform, ensuring your spot at design events in San Francisco's vibrant community.

You can find both in-person and online design events on Meetup, allowing flexibility depending on the organizer's format.

While Meetup connects you with potential industry mentors, developing such relationships depends on active engagement and networking at events.

Not all specific design fields may have active groups, but you can explore broader categories or start a new group if you don't find your niche.

Interested in hosting? Register on Meetup as an organizer, and you can create and operationalize your own design events for San Francisco's community.

Joining design meetups is an excellent way to expand your creative horizons, collaborate on projects, and gain new insights while connecting with fellow enthusiasts.

Event frequency varies significantly depending on the groups' organizers, so not all design meetups may be regular. Check Meetup for current scheduling.

Yes, if you're passionate about design, consider starting a group. Meetup allows you to create a community around your specific design interests easily.