Unplugged Design Club

Come Hang With Us!

Unplugged Design Club is made up of design professionals and students of all mediums, backgrounds, and experience levels in the San Diego Tijuana region. We gather monthly for free to share our experiences, melt away stress, build authentic relationships, and remember why we love the craft.

Introvert Friendly Networking

Our approach makes it easy to show up and participate without knowing anyone. A great way to have more familiar faces at other industry events, plus the benefits of deepening relationships in your field.

Free to Attend

We are committed to being an accessible option without any reliance on revenue or expenses. Our region is full of generous hosts and great spaces. If you have ideas for events or a gathering space to share, let us know!

Design Themed Fun

You can expect the calendar to offer an enriching mixture of themes and activities. We are intentional about using play, nature, learning and more to explore our creativity together in a casual environment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to do to join an event?

We require registration for each person who wants to participate. We rely on these forms to plan the logistics (e.g., chairs) and for safety reasons, like making sure we don't leave anyone behind on a hike. For anything requiring special planning, registration may close in advance. Contact the organizers at unplugged.design.club@gmail.com with any questions, changes, etc.

How do I sign up to host an event or propose an activity?

We would love to hear from you! Contact the organizers at or mention it in person at an event. The calendar is planned out but we're eager to democratize the planning process so you can trust your input will be received with enthusiasm.

Do I need to be a designer to participate?

This group is geared towards the design profession with relevant discussions planned for each event. We welcome everyone from people working as designers, retired from the profession, not-yet-employed but seeking, or just sincerely interested in our ever-expanding design field: graphic design, web design, strategy, design thinking, UX/UI, branding, illustration, photography, video, animation, game design, etc.

I'm at the event but I don't see the group. What should I do?

Use the email unplugged.design.club@gmail.com and one of the organizers will guide you. We try to make ourselves as visible as possible but sometimes this happens! Don't worry, if you're on our registration list we'll also be looking out for you. Check your email-- we may have even sent you a message with further instructions.