Are there any worthwhile professional associations for web developers/designers?

November 25, 2009 8:28 AM

Are there any worthwhile professional associations for web developers/designers/etc?
posted by Jairus to computers & internet (7 comments total)

AIGA
posted by blueplasticfish at 8:32 AM on November 25, 2009

I second the AIGA, membership is a little spendy, but check with your state AIGA chapter. Most state groups have free and paid events, seminars, and socializing/networking time that is open to non-members.
posted by thebestsophist at 8:43 AM on November 25, 2009

Depends on your focus. My local chapter of UPA is great and not limited to people with the word Usability in their titles.
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 8:46 AM on November 25, 2009

If you have interest in pure computer science, the ACM is good.
posted by boo_radley at 9:09 AM on November 25, 2009

You might look to see if there is an Adobe User Group in your area. They might not have a focus on web design specifically, but many do.
posted by robhuddles at 10:34 AM on November 25, 2009

Art Directors Club
posted by functionequalsform at 1:50 PM on November 25, 2009

Art Directors Club is good and practical.

AIGA and its ilk is a little navel-obsessed, IME. ("We are designers! We can save the planet with fonts!")
posted by rokusan at 5:51 PM on November 25, 2009