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What type of events do you want most?

Summary: In initiating a new Figma user group, Sabrina Perry asks members about their preferred event types, mentioning several options including workshops, panel discussions, and networking events. Danielle Flinn expresses a preference for socially engaging events like happy hours, while Kayden Coppock prefers virtual workshops due to balancing a busy schedule and the desire for skill development. Stephen Fox is interested in expert presentations, and Alexia Greeff suggests a watch party for a future event. Kailyn Nelson favors small-group workshops to gain applicable skills. Overall, there's a significant interest in both skill development and networking events.
AI Summary

Howdy, fellow Figma freaks! I'm excited to be getting this group going and am stoked to see the RSVPs coming in for our first event on March 27 🪩

I'm working on event programming for the year, and I'd love it if you could help me out by answering the following question:

If you could only attend ONE event this year, which event type would it be? (Bonus question: why would it be that type of event?)

  1. In-person small-group skill development workshop (i.e. how to build a basic design system).

  2. Virtual small-group skill development workshop (i.e. how to build a basic design system).

  3. Moderated panel discussion.

  4. Presentation/lecture by an expert in the field.

  5. Portfolio peer-review session.

  6. Coffeeshop co-working session.

  7. Networking happy hour at a bar/brewery.

10 comments
Danielle Flinn
3 months, 3 weeks ago

7, followed by 4.

As a remote worker I extra appreciate events that provide more social engagement / human interaction. These types of events also feel "easy" to organize (as well as attend), something I find important for up and coming communities so that organizers dont become overloaded early on.

Sabrina Perry
3 months, 3 weeks ago

thanks so much for the response, danielle! happy to hear that there is a desire for happy hour type events, because as you mentioned, they are relatively easy to organize (compared to the other ideas i listed). i work fully remote as well, so im in the same boat. definitely looking to get more social engagement in my day to day!

Kayden Coppock
3 months, 2 weeks ago

If choosing only ONE event, I would have to choose Virtual small-group skill development. I am currently in a boot camp for UX and am a career changer. Balancing a full-time job, my boot camp, and a life can be tough. Where I currently am with my Figma skills, I would benefit most from a workshop as I am still learning (and riding the struggle bus).

If I could choose more than one, I would choose #2, #1, and #7. The first 2 for the reason stated above and #7 because, as I said, I am a career changer, have zero tech experience, and would benefit from growing my network in hopes of finding an opportunity for employment or volunteering to grow my portfolio and skills.

I am excited for this group!! (Apologies for the long explanation) :)

Stephen Fox
2 months, 3 weeks ago

4, All these sound good but I'd like to attend an event where I can meet some fellow Figma friends and learn from a presenter.

Sabrina Perry
5 days, 18 hours ago

hey stephen! i know this is quite the delayed response, but we have a workshop scheduled for the end of the month that might be of interest to you :)

Stephen Fox
5 days, 6 hours ago

Thanks Sabrina! I'm excited to go. I've been to a handful of events, they have been a great time and helpful.

Alexia Greeff
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Anyone keen to get together for a watch party of config next week?

Sabrina Perry
5 days, 18 hours ago

sorry for missing this alexia! we didnt have a config party this year, obviously, but i love knowing there's interest. i think it's something we will definitely shoot for in 2026!

Kailyn Nelson
5 days, 22 hours ago

1 — I'm a design team of one at my current startup, so it'd be nice to talk shop and leave with some new, immediately applicable skills.

Sabrina Perry
5 days, 18 hours ago

thanks for the response! we have a workshop at the end of the month that you might be interested in :)

Sabrina Perry
4 months, 2 weeks ago