Upcoming
Events
10/1/26
12-1 PM PST
✿ Review + Refine: Live Portfolio Crit
Updating your design portfolio is a GRIND.
Getting everything together to tell the story of your work, style, and process all at once is no small feat. And right now, getting hiring eyes on your work can feel harder than ever.
That's why we're hosting our first ever... drumroll ...
Free, live, virtual portfolio review!
A panel of senior designers and creative directors will share honest, practical feedback on real portfolios and give you a look inside what hiring creatives are actually looking for in 2026.
[Panelist details coming soon!]
Whether you're job hunting, freelancing, or just want a fresh set of eyes on your work, this is your chance to learn, get seen, and connect with other creatives.
What to expect:
✿ Live portfolio reviews by industry veterans
✿ Honest feedback and practical takeaways
✿ A chance to showcase your work and meet your creative community
Want your portfolio reviewed? Submit it as part of your registration. We'll do our best to cover as many as possible, time permitting.
Have a suggestion for an event or workshop? Send us a note.
PAST
Events
6/4/26
Connect + Grow: Creatives coffee Meetup ✿
A slow morning at Cafe Leila in Berkeley with a table full of people who care about good design and even better conversation. We didn't realize until the end that we hadn't taken a single photo. Always a good sign that real conversations and connections were being made.
4/22/26
Connect + Grow: East Bay Creatives Meetup ✿
Galena Creative Club’s inaugural event. We met fellow creatives at Mother Tongue in Oakland for donuts, trivia, and good times. Team “Ube 40” won the trivia, and everyone left with a new connection.
