This Meetup is for students and professionals living in the greater Chicago area, who are interested in discussing and exploring the field of information architecture and user experience. The goal of this Meetup is to do more than simply identify current theories and approaches, but to create new theories and approaches that will help guide the field of information architecture and user experience.   In our Meetups, we will discuss: card sorting techniques, classification, human-computer interac …

… BROWN BAG DISCUSSIONS SCHEDULED FOR 2012 Service Applications in SharePoint MOSS Migration Planning New SharePoint Implementation Whats with the SharePoint Cloud Business Connectivity Services Architecture & Topology SharePoint & .NET Workflows Custom Content Type & Taxonomy Security, Roles and User Profile Synchronization SharePoint Search Types Generally speaking, Microsoft SharePoint 2010 makes it easier for people to work together. Using SharePoint 2010, you can set up Web sites to share …

ID Chicago is the Windy City's newest social network and common interest group created to talk about cool products and people in architecture and design. Convening regularly in design showrooms across the city, ID Chicago brings together architects, designers, builders, engineers, real estate developers, enthusiasts and friends for drinks, music, dynamic conversation and an unprecedented look at the brightest ideas coming out of Chicago. We love to talk about innovative product design and we ho …

… During our meetings we will discuss the following topics: Data strategies and roadmaps ERP and data rationalization Master Data Management Data Governance Operational assessments  Enterprise Data Management  Design Functional & Logical Models  Standard Architecture Frameworks  Center of Excellence B est Practices Software and Data Domain Facilitation Enterprise Intelligence Delivery Operational Data Stores  Data Warehousing ETL/ELT Custom Reporting Mobile BI Software solutions in visualization. …

We are a community of passionate experience designers interested in getting together to share stories, tools, project experiences and events! We explore human-computer interaction, agile design, user experience, frontend development, information architecture, interaction design, usability testing among other topics that help us deliver engaging customer experiences.

community for the discussion of the convergence of design science and software development / engineering, resulting from non-linear and dynamic complexity of the software ecosystem. Construct practice frameworks, etc. Open to software researchers, architects, engineers, designers, scientists, developers, programmers, analysts, and users

LIVE CHAT too! Meet People Interested in Dining Out & Social Events. Break bread with fellow foodies, visit interesting venues--theater events, movies, bars/dance clubs, karaoke, comedy shows, bowling, musical & theatrical productions, sight seeing/architectural tours, etc. Learn to create new meals and desserts when we offer our Cooking Classes! Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's a big dinner table and all are …

… Meetings will range in topics from requirements, design, analysis, architecture, development, programming, testing, implementation, etc...

Welcome to the enterprise search meetup group! We're excited to meet you and discuss enterprise search strategy in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. This group's mission is to educate the Chicago IT community on enterprise search through roundtable discussions, lunch-and-learns and after-work networking events.

We like reading compelling books on feats of science, technology and engineering derring-do! If you love reading about the amazing lives of radical inventors, laboratory wizards, eccentric investigators, audacious builders and their triumphs and tragedies, then you've found your club! We'll pick out a book, devour it cover-to-cover, and then meetup to discuss what we really liked about it. We'll pick different meeting places in or around Chicago, so everyone's welcome!

  LIVE CHAT too! Meet People Interested in Dining Out & Social Events in your area! Come to a "Playful" Meetup to break bread with fellow foodies, visit interesting venues--theater events, movies, bars/dance clubs, karaoke, comedy shows, bowling, musical & theatrical productions, sight seeing/architectural tours, etc. Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's a big dinner table and all are welcome! This group is intende …

Decorators Bootcamp is a 8 week course that meets in local design retailers, each event is unique to the store we are in. and in a relaxed setting. with wine and cheese. we help you create the interior you see in the magazines, for a lot less. learn all the secrets the Designers know and use...

Are you interested in exploring the great cultural events that are available in Chicago and the surrounding area? Have you missed one too many exhibits because you were trying to find someone to attend with and share the experience. Let's seek out the interesting and unique exhibits at the major museums and also explore some of the museums and exhibits that are off the beaten path.   Be sure to head over to the Chicago Museum Blog to get the latest scoop in Chicago's museum scene and join our VI …

Enjoy dazzling sunsets on Lake Michigan (or in Montrose Harbor) while engaged in profound MEDITATION ... on a beautiful, safe, big sailboat -- captained by a commercial architectural tour-boat captain (Navy Pier) who maintained a professional holistic healing practice in California (Esalen Institute and SF) and has written 3 books regarding holistic psychology and energetics. The boat is located in beautiful Montrose Harbor. If weather cooperates, sail in silent meditation for 2 hours, with a fe …

Meet other local architects, landscape architects, designers, and other creative professionals using VectorWorks and/or Sketchup in their work. Learn from each other and find helpful resources.

The Chicago UX Book Club is part of the international UX Book Club network. We've been active for several years, but recently decided to begin using Meetup to organize upcoming events. Join us for monthly discussions and the opportunity to interact with students and professionals looking to share their passion and knowledge of UX, IA, UI, IxD, etc.  Each month, we will choose a book or article to read and discuss. You don't have to read the book to attend -- just come with an open mind and an in …