Topic

Building and Growing a Design Community

What You'll Learn

* How to start and sustain a successful design meetup.

* The role of consistency in fostering a strong community.

* Balancing community building with personal and professional commitments.

* Lessons from running Berlin Product Designers Meetup and Hatch Conference.

Key Takeaways

* Consistency is key: Regularly showing up and hosting events fosters a strong sense of community.

* Start small and be persistent: Early challenges include finding venues, funding events, and gaining sponsorships.

* Build a reliable team: Having a dedicated team ensures sustainability and allows for flexibility.

* Adaptability matters: Unexpected disruptions (e.g., speaker cancellations, strikes) require quick problem-solving.

* Community-driven growth: Engaging attendees and leveraging their network helps expand resources and partnerships.…………..Follow Damian at LinkedinGet tickets to Hatch Conference hereFollow Berlin Product Designers Meetup to be updated of their meet-upsHave a cool idea and want to speak at BPD? Sign up here!Want to host a BPD, here’s all you need to know!