What we’re about
Hello, and thanks for your interest in joining KCDesignCore — welcome aboard!
Our group was founded in 2007 as one of four official Adobe groups in Kansas City. We're designers, developers, digital photographers, freelancers, producers, in-house corporate marketing types, and interested students of all ages — focusing mostly on visually-oriented products in the entire Adobe Creative Cloud range, with a strong focus on Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and other tools with a visual emphasis. If it's visual, we'll talk about it!
We usually meet on the FIRST TUESDAY of every month, but sometimes special events will change that schedule so always check the web site to see where our next meeting will be! As of fall 2024, we will be meeting at KCAI with a Zoom link for remote attendees! We continue to be open to new temporary or permanent venues, so if you'd like to host us, let us know!
Adobe provides us with great presentations, speakers, and prizes. If you're a regular participant in our group, you're very likely to take home some fantastic goodies. Twice a year, we are authorized to give away an entire year's subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud — basically "everything Adobe puts out for creatives" on a membership basis. Additionally, throughout the year we have giveaways based on your attendance and participation.
Whether you're just starting out with Adobe tools or you're an experienced designer, we look forward to welcoming you to our community. It's fun and nobody walks away empty-handed!
Be sure to check us out by looking for @kcdesigncore on Facebook, X, and Instagram, and join us on Slack!
(Due to the proliferation of spammers and scammers, we've had to resort to approving new members on an as-requested basis rather than letting Meetup auto-join new people. To join our group, we ask that you please use a "real" name and a "real" photo of yourself -- our group is composed of real people, not flowers, pets, or abstract designs. You're a visual type, but here's your chance to show us what YOU look like. Thanks for your understanding!)
Upcoming events (1)
See all- KCDesignCore December meeting: Demo night, BIG giveaway! In-person AND online!Marburg Room in Vanderslice Hall, Kansas City Art Institute, Kansas City, MO
It's that time again! Our annual demo night in December lets us see others' work and to have the chance to win valuable prizes! User demos are 5-10 minutes and open to anyone of ANY skill level who wants to show off a project or a how-to.
Here's what some members have to say about demos:
"Demos aren't nearly as scary as you think! " - Kyle Hamrick
"I agree. It’s just a nice chat amongst friends." - Paul BunyarWe will spend the evening sharing snacks, seeing what everyone's been up to during the past year, and exploring new tools and techniques with Creative Cloud. Demo night also gives us the chance to give away a complete year's subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud to one lucky winner*.
When you RSVP, please tell us:
- Are you attending in person or remote?
- If attending in person and would like to bring snacks, what food are you bringing?
- If you're willing to demo, what will you show and tell?
Here's how to get more chances to win...
- Just by showing up, you'll receive a raffle ticket.
- Having earned one for each meeting you've attended since June, those raffle tickets will be added to the pile.
- If you bring at least one food item, you'll receive an additional raffle ticket.
- If you give a demo of something you've worked on, are currently learning, or just want to show off a technique or tool you've discovered, you'll receive an additional raffle ticket. Demos are limited to 10 minutes. Demos are not limited to in-person attendees! If you are attending remotely and want to demo, give us a heads up.
- If you want to buy an additional raffle ticket, they are $10 each and the funds will be used to help pay Meetup costs for the group ($180/year) plus domain hosting and incidental expenses.
This is always a fun meeting, and gives us the chance to look up from our computers and see what else is going on around us. Come prepared to eat, have fun, and win prizes! Bring friends!*
See you there!
JOIN US IN PERSON: We are very excited to announce we will be meeting at KCAI! When you RSVP, please let us know if you're attending virtually or in person.
We will be meeting in the Marburg room of Vanderslice Hall at the KCAI campus.
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If you are unable to attend in person we will stream the meeting on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86837498434?pwd=b3RkbUdiTmZiVFBLd1R3Vjd4aE4xZz09.*First-time attendees are not eligible for the big giveaway, but may win other prizes!
