Being a successful web designer meanings honing your creative edge in order to stay a step ahead of your competition; as is the case in any creative profession, a lack of inspiration inevitably leads to a lack of productivity.
When keeping your technical design skills honed and your heart and mind focused on the steps leading to your next work of creative genius are a must, consider attending one or more of these most inspiring web design events to come!
Creative Exposure Baltimore (Monthly)
Web development and photography can be linked closely and present an opportunity for ultra creative and beautiful works of design when they are. With this thought in mind, consider the benefits of attending the monthly Creative Exposure meet-ups in Baltimore, Maryland in order to collaborate with some of the most creative minds the city has to offer.
Always boasting a varied and dynamic group of attendees, these meetings aim to inspire and educate photographers and web designers alike, bringing together creative minds and offering a good dose of inspiration to all in the process.
Location and Accommodation:
- Here’s the official website of Baltimore
- Check out Baltimorehotels.net for lodging information
WordCamp
When your web design efforts meet the WordPress CMS and blogging platform, there is no event better suited to help further your cause than WordCamp. Featuring an informal setting meant to encourage a community feel and free spirit, WordCamp events are held in cities all over the Americas, Europe and Asia throughout 2012.
Location and Accommodation:
- Upcoming camp: Kansas City; June 1-3
iStrategy Chicago
Boasting an inspirational atmosphere and a focus on all things related to digital media, the iStrategy Conference is lined up for venues in Sydney, London and Chicago throughout 2012. iStrategy 2012 will feature speakers and workshops intended to help web designers and developers to enhance their digital and social media efforts, leading to increased business success.
Location and Accommodation:
- The upcoming event is in Chicago
- See the official event venue information
No Fluff Just Stuff Software Symposiums
Enterprise software development is becoming a bigger and bigger part of everyday business conducted online and the No Fluff Just Stuff Software Symposium offers web designers and developers the opportunity to meet and hear from authors, consultants, software developers and other industry experts to learn more about what the future has in store.
Location and Accommodation:
- Upcoming event: June 29 – 30, 2012 – Salt Lake City, UT
An Event Apart
The Boston edition of An Event Apart offers a unique appeal to web designers that are as passionate about their code as they are their creative efforts. Aiming to be intensely education, this conference teaches the ins and outs of standards-based web design, helping you to understand not only how to be universally compliant, but why you should be
Location and Accommodation:
- Traveling in Boston
- Hotel and savings
Conclusion
Whether you’re looking to hone your web design skills or simply require a boost in the inspiration department, any one of these fantastically well-planned events is likely to have a large helping of exactly what you need, offering educational benefits and networking opportunities at every turn!
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