Hi there!

You’re receiving this email because at some point, we’ve crossed paths through the design world — and I wanted to share something new (and kind of special) with you.

Design Jam RDU is a community I started back in 2015 to connect senior UX designers and product folks across the Triangle. It’s always been informal, invite-only, and intentionally small — with the goal of helping experienced practitioners grow through focused workshops, real discussions, and peer mentorship. If that sounds like your kind of vibe, I hope you’ll stick around.

🎶 First Up: Vibe Coding Hackathon

We're kicking things off with a Vibe Coding Hackathon — a 3-hour rapid prototyping sprint where we pair up experienced and emerging designers to jam on purpose-driven app ideas. Think lightweight, creative, and fun — with a focus on problem-solving and collaboration.

We'll provide the seed prompts, you bring your brain and a buddy.

Thanks again for being part of this early crew. I can’t wait to see what we build together.

See you at the Jam,
—
James Gartrell
Founder, Design Jam RDU
[email protected]