What we’re about
We're an engaged group of designers and doers that want to make change in our communities, one Jam at a time.
We believe that good design happens as a collective. So we shape our Jams to make the most of our busy designers' time, creating unique hands-on events so you can help design the world you live in.
We're a diverse and inclusive meetup that is welcoming of all people and disciplines. No matter where you've been or where you are in your design journey, you are welcome at any Jam.
UX design? Join us. Product design? Get in here. Graphic design? Step right up. Web design, participatory design, service design - we have a place waiting for you.
Experienced professional? Join us to play with new digital tools, learn new exercises, and meet new people, all while using your talent and imagination to be of service to a local nonprofit.
No design experience? No problem. We're all beginners at something! The tools and exercises we use are structured to teach you how to use design thinking for a specific problem. These tools can be applied to all professions and aspects of daily life as well.
Upcoming events (2)
See all- Austin Design Jam x Level: Educational Content for People in PrisonAustin Community College: Rio Grande Campus, Austin, TX
Join us at the Austin Design Jam for a hands-on event supporting this month's spotlight nonprofit, Level.* Based right here in Austin, Level distributes job training and educational materials to more than 800 federal, state, county and military prisons across the country, including its groundbreaking Coding without Computers course.
Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out in the field of UX, graphic design, or design thinking, this workshop will provide real-world experiences to enhance your skills and grow your expertise.
Get ready to collaborate with like-minded individuals to share ideas, eat pizza, and have serious fun doing a good deed for a great local nonprofit. Our experienced facilitators will guide you through interactive activities to deliver powerful new ideas and prototypes. Don't miss this opportunity to network with industry experts and take your skills to the next level at the Austin Design Jam!
* Education and job training are shown to measurably increase the chances for success among formerly incarcerated people after release. People in prison who participate in correctional education programs had 43% lower odds of being re-arrested and had 13% better chances of finding employment post-release. Prison education more than pays for itself with savings from avoided re-incarceration of $11 for each dollar spent.
Level’s learning material is effective because it’s custom created specifically to support adult learners who have been failed by traditional education systems. Level’s content is accessible because it can be distributed at scale to people in prison without any internet access. Level's learning guides are printed on any standard printer, folded and sent via mail. They become the permanent property of each learner who can use them anytime for individual or group study.
