Design Groups San Francisco
Connect with San Francisco's vibrant design community

Design Mentor Night
Thu, May 28, 12:30 AM## Tickets coming soon Tickets will launch once we secure a venue. Join the waitlist to be notified when registration opens. *** ## Mentors confirmed so far Lisa Aufox — Lead Product Designer at Meta Elina Lin — Staff Product Designer at Salesforce Lukasz Lysakowski — UX Design Director at Workday Kevin Tufts — Senior Product Designer at Meta Brandon Arnovick — Principal Product Designer at Chase Ellen Drewes – Principal Product Designer, Consultant Nicole Boac — Senior Product Designer at Shipt Kevin Johnson — Senior Product Designer at Carrier Nathan Diesel — Senior Product Designer, Consultant Courtney Escanio-Mandel — Founder at Sparkologie Jorge Luis Maya — Product Designer at ERGO Next Mason Lee — Product Designer at Freed *** ## Cascade SF Design Mentor Night Cascade SF is back in San Francisco. We’re kicking things off with an evening of 1:1 mentorship focused on getting hired in today’s AI-driven design job market. Attendees will receive 20-minute sessions with experienced product designers for portfolio feedback and career advice. **Target date:** Wednesday, April 29 · 5:30–8:30 PM *** ## Want to mentor, host, or sponsor? We’re currently looking for a venue. If you’re interested in getting involved, email **andi@cascadesf.com**.

Architecture, Design & Drinks — April 2026
Sat, Apr 25, 1:00 AMArchitecture, Design & Drinks is a casual monthly gathering for people who work in, around, or are inspired by design. We meet on the last Friday of each month to unwind, trade ideas, and connect. No agenda, no pressure. Whether you’re an architect, designer, creative, or simply design-curious, this is an easy way to expand your circle and have meaningful conversations in a relaxed setting. New faces are always welcome. Grab a drink, join the conversation, and stay as long as you’d like.

UX Designers Walk & Talk SF @ Location TBD: Comment your suggestions
Sat, May 2, 7:00 PMMake new friends, explore beautiful locations in the city, and discuss your favorite Figma update. Participate at your comfort level. Friends and pets welcome, as long as they're well behaved!

AI Design With Friends
Sat, Apr 25, 9:00 PMDesign is evolving, and AI is our new co-pilot. Join us every Saturday in the Mission for a dedicated space to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence and visual design. From UI/UX workflows to generative art and brand systems, this is a friendly environment to master new tools and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Whether you’re curious about "vibe coding" your way through a front-end prototype or perfecting your Midjourney prompts, come hang out with fellow creatives. **What to expect:** * **10:00 AM - 11:45 AM:** Hands-on Design & Exploration. Open studio time to work on your projects. Experiment with tools like Figma AI, Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Uizard, or even v0 for rapid UI prototyping. * **11:45 AM - 12:00 PM:** Show & Tell. Share your latest creations, discuss "ethical AI" in design, and swap workflow secrets that save hours of tedious work. **Who should join:** Product designers, UI/UX researchers, graphic artists, and anyone fascinated by the future of creative tools. No technical background is required—just a passion for aesthetics and innovation. **What to bring:** * Your laptop or tablet. * Current design files or a blank canvas. * An open mind. (Traditional Designing is more than welcome as well!) Kindly patronize the coffee shop. Thanks!

San Francisco. AI automation at scale
Wed, Apr 22, 12:30 AM**IMPORTANT! Please register on [Luma page](https://luma.com/feyoijah)** *Ignore the displayed time — it’s 5:30pm SF time.* A community-focused panel organized by [Projector Community](https://community.prjctr.com/?utm_source=luma) (by [Projector Institute](https://prjctr.com/en/about?utm_source=luma)) × [Freepic](https://www.freepik.com/?utm_source=luma), feat. [111Tech](https://111techs.com/info/?utm_source=luma), exploring how design leads at various company scales are personally adapting their workflows and mindsets to the rise of AI. [Jose Ballestas](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jose-ballestas/?utm_source=luma) (Head of design tools at Freepik) [Andy Madrick](https://www.linkedin.com/in/nmatares/?utm_source=luma) (Product Designer at Notion), and [Nick Matarese](https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-madrick-67815589/?utm_source=luma) (Sr. Staff Design Lead @ Google Labs, ex-YouTube) will break down what it really means to create digital products today — when AI is no longer a feature, but the core material. Moderated by [Alla Odeianenko](https://www.linkedin.com/in/alla-odeianenko-3171762a/?utm_source=luma) (Lead Product Designer at Google). This panel brings together design leaders from different environments to share how AI is influencing not just tools, but the way they think, prioritize, and lead. Expect honest perspectives, practical examples, and a closer look at how teams are navigating this shift in real conditions. * Different approaches to AI adoption across company stages * How leadership mindset is evolving alongside new tools * Trade-offs teams make when integrating AI into workflows * Signals of what “good design” means in an AI-augmented world Come for real cases. Stay for real insights. ✨ **Location:** Freepic, 1169 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94103, United States **Date:** April 23, 5:30 PM *** **Hosts:** [Projector Community](https://community.prjctr.com/?utm_source=luma) (by [Projector Institute](https://prjctr.com/en/about?utm_source=luma)) — AI focused non-commercial global creative and tech community for tech professionals. Founded by the online institute [Projector](https://prjctr.com/en/about?utm_source=luma), originally from Ukraine and now active in 25+ cities worldwide — from Berlin and Lisbon to San Francisco. [Freepik](https://www.freepik.com/?utm_source=luma) — Since its inception in 2010, [Freepik](https://www.freepik.com/?utm_source=luma) has revolutionized the digital design landscape by democratizing access to cutting-edge AI tools. The platform serves over 64 million creatives worldwide. It offers groundbreaking AI-powered tools that allow users to instantly manipulate and enhance their designs, empowering individuals and enterprises to create stunning visuals easily. [111Tech](https://111techs.com/info/?utm_source=luma) — is a creative studio that transforms ideas into impactful digital products. Combines strategy, design, and development — from concept to delivery. [CatalystBay](https://www.catalystbay.com/?utm_source=luma) — hosts focused gatherings for engineers, designers, PMs, marketers, and devrels, the people turning AI ideas into real products.

The WebAIM Million - the 2026 a11y analysis of the top one million home pages
Wed, Apr 29, 12:00 AMJoin WebAIM's Jared Smith as he discusses their latest annual analysis of the top one million home pages and their accessibility. Jared is a well-known digital accessibility industry leader and the Executive Director of WebAIM. Event Agenda: • 5:00 pm — Event begins, welcome new members. Accessibility industry job announcements & job seeker intros. • 5:15 to 6:00 pm — Jared's talk • 6:00 to 6:10 pm [Optional] Socializing & networking in Zoom breakout rooms, for anyone who'd enjoy hanging out online after the talk to chat with old friends & new meetup members. Zoom Information: • How to participate via Zoom: The Zoom URL will be shared via email with people who RSVP via the Meetup app or site. It will also be published on this event page on the day of the event. • Check to make sure your email settings are enabled to receive "event updates from organizers" ( [https://www.meetup.com/account/comm/a11ybay/](https://www.meetup.com/account/comm/a11ybay/)) in your account settings, or you may not receive relevant messages. • How socializing in breakout rooms will work: We’ll use the Zoom breakout rooms feature to give folks an opportunity to network and chat with others in smaller conversations with randomized participants. If you do not feel comfortable making conversation with other people during this meetup, we'll pause briefly after the main talks so you can log off. Those Those who want to chat, just stay on the Zoom!
Trusted by millions worldwide
Popular groups

Bay Area Presentation Design Network

Cascade SF, Experience Designers

Design and AI for Education

Architecture, Design & Drinks

San Francisco Generative Designers by Neon.School

ARKitchen

Designers: Mission Creatives Meetup

UX Eye - Bay Area
Frequently asked questions
Related content
Discover more groups and events that match your interests





