So this weekend Kyle Steed flew out from Texas to hang out, and come to Collekt out creative Twitter meet up started by Garth Humbert.While Kyle was down here we took the chance to record a quick video about connecting with other designers, and some of the things that we saw come out of the discussions we had during Collekt.
Thanks Kyle for coming out and Garth for putting it together. I had a great time. Also a huge thanks to everyone who came out for the Collekt meet up, we had a great time, and some really great discussion about design, and the design community.
This is awesome guys, I really like what you’re doing out there, exciting stuff. Us folks in the UK need to get something similar started, makes total sense. All the best with everything and I’m sure it’ll keep growing from strength to strength.
Great stuff. I like your point about not turning down work. I love the concept of comaradarie over competition. Look forward to more.
Dude, you guys nailed it. Before I left my 9-5 job I joined up with a local group like that here in my town and it really opened doors. I collaborate with those folks all the time, we share work and have collectively raised the quality of what everyone is doing.
Seriously if anyone watched this video and wants to improve your work the best thing you can do is to find people in your area doing the same thing, join a professional group, plug in, get involved. If there isn’t a group, start one, it will make you so much better at whatever you do.
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Camaraderie over competition – love it.
Good times at collekt man! Looking forward to next monht as well.
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So freaking cool. I wish I was able to be there. Im thinking we should all take a trip to TX next time. Anyways, great content and I am stoked and blessed to be apart of this whole movement.
Loving the dialogue that’s happening here — vidcast, vlog, chatcreative, collekt — and more importantly the action(s) that is going to result from it. Really excited about the future and watching the creative network grow.
Thanks for coming out Kyle, you’re welcome any time.
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This is really getting me excited and makes me proud to be a designer. Look forward to learning more on what’s going on guys!
Nice. Aaron, I think you’ve convinced me to get a water fall in my house. You had it in a video a couple weeks ago and again in this one. The background ambiance is so chill. It would probably be a welcome offset to 4 kids running around the house all day. Glad you guys had a good time.
Aaron, Garth -
Thanks for making my stay in Southern California an amazing time. I really felt connected to everybody I met and the conversations we had going on Saturday at the Collekt meeting were awesome. I’m glad I got to meet everyone and I definitely plan on being back (sooner than later I hope).
Collekt Crew -
I really feel this is just the beginning of a whole new way of working together. Like Aaron says in the video, we can work with each other and not against and still be successful, probably even more so than if we were just trying to make it on our own. So let’s focus on making what we say a reality, because we can talk and talk but until we put “pen to paper” nothing will get done.
Thanks again.
Alright…i might just have to fly out to cali soon… haha or ill just hit up some of the design related tweetups out here on the east coast.
I think its such a good idea to get off our computers and interact face to face and collaborate! Makes me want to collaborate with others on some of my side projects. hmmmm
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Seems like every meeting is growing larger and larger! Pretty soon we will have to reserve the back patio just for us hah. Kyle was awesome to meet in person, gave me a lot of good advice. Can’t wait to see you all next time!
very cool. yea.. i have GOT TO get my ass out to some local tweet ups/etc. ..i am sriously LACKING web nerd friends.
This is an X-cellentissimo initiative. I am in the process of creating something similar for the Lebanese design community- still drafting the idea though. Having stumbled across your site makes my project even more pertinent. This site is my greatest booster so far.. Will update you on Design 961 launch & who knows mauve we CAN join forces one day & save The world :~}
meanwhile keep it up & warm salams from Beirut
updates will be published here http://design961.blogspot.com
Awesome video guys! Would love to connect as well!
Keep up the good work!
It’s awesome that you guys want to go beyond just “talking”, and improve the connection among the design community. Honestly, I’m really grateful just for all the “talking”
It’s has been a blessing to be able to connect with so many talented people who are interested in getting to know you and teach you something new. It’s really inspiring. Thanks all you guys for putting yourself out there and I look forward to your future plans.
Superb!
Thanks for the video guys. I am looking forward to meet the next creative chat.
Ps: I like the concept: “Camaraderie over competition” by Dan Collins.
Exactly .. just like dropping in to say “Hello” can’t be beaten by just sending a mere email
. Good stuff guys!