Get Refreshed at Refresh Bellingham!
Posted by Kyle Weems on June 24, 2009I loved my week in Denver when I attended Web Directions North 2009. Days of presentations by some of the industry’s best and brightest followed by nights of camaraderie with people that were just as deep down the web-geek rabbit hole as myself. I learned several things during the presentations, but the majority of the major mind-blowing things I absorbed came from the after-session meals and late-night socializing with fellow designers and developers just shooting the breeze.
One of the groups in Denver that was present during some of these post-presentation events was Refresh Denver. I don’t know why, but the idea of a group of like-minded web-heads meeting up, talking shop, and having a few drinks or something to eat never occurred to me. I immediately knew that I wanted to see some of that scene going on locally.
Fortunately, Mindfly Web Studio (aka, my employers) also were thinking that, and thanks to their work Refresh Bellingham has been set into gear! On July 15th, Jeff Croft of Blue Flavor will be traveling to the City of Subdued Excitement to talk to Refresh Bellingham about the use of grids in web design. After his presentation those that desire will be getting drinks and eats, providing plenty of opportunity to get to know local web people and learn from one another.
Refresh Bellingham is a great opportunity for web designers and developers of all skill levels in the Bellingham area to gather, socialize and learn from each other. It’s not a sales pitch, it’s a community. If you’re a professional, a hobbyist, or a student considering entering the field, I strongly recommend coming and checking it out!
Did I mention it was free to attend the presentation? If you’re like me and regret missing AEA: Seattle, then come check out Jeff’s talk at no cost.
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