“ Hi, I've lived in the city all my life. Occasionally play foosball. Am a chicago bears fan. By day I work as a motivational speaker, jk. ”

“ Hello, I started scrapbooking and now want to learn how to do it on the computer. ”

“ Motion Graphics is fun! Let's talk about it and share information. ”

“ Hello! I am a New Media Designer. I current own a small Media Design business. ”

“ I want local Meetups because it's awesome!!!!!!!!! ”

“ hello everyone Im here to meet great, talented and very career orientated and people, to share possible ideas with and graphic skills with as well and possible make great friends . ”

“ I'm recently moved here to help lead a software company. I'm interested in meeting new personal and professional contacts. ”

“ I am interested in meeting other web design/developers in the area. ”

“ I want local Web Standards Meetups because i build web enabled enterprise applications. ”

“ Hi, It would be nice to be able to talk to people about this sort of thing, that aren't half way across the globe :) ”

“ The AIGA is an great organization to belong to, so anything related I want to be apart of. ”

“ Hello everyone, its really nice to dabble and exchange ideas, and possibly have a little fun along the way... ”

“ I decided to join these local Meetups because I want to meet people in Chicago that are like me and are interested in the same thing. Since I came here from NY I haven't been able to find that many people who are interested in the same things as me. ”

“ My name is Fay.I have a catering business.I want these local Meetups because I am looking to expand my business,networking ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am seeking partners to develop a new innovative online videogame community ”

“ Hi! I'm on the Board of a local theater group, and I'm very active in producing and acting. ”

“ Interested in Irish history and its druidism and connection to the land. ”

“ Hi, Ted, and I'm addicted to Helvetica Neue 63. I need a design intervention.. ”

“ I just start learning the field of game. Hoping can meet some friends here and learn something more. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I spent 4 years at an Ad Agency, am getting and MBA, but want to remain connected with the creative community. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I just got started into digital photography and video I need these different topics to enhance my skills for digital media communications. I feel i can learn from people with different experiences. ”

“ I am only able to participate in bid whist parties once in awhile and would love to attend them more often. ”

“ Hello, My name is Angelo Gonzalez. I am a highly motived business man. I always enjoy meeting motivated people like myself. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I like to share and learn about web design. I have a degree in Interactive media. I still need to learn how to balance graphic design with multimedia on simple layouts. Photoshop and Flash are my favorite tools. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I have just graduated in graphic design and want to meet people in my field, find a job, be friendly, and get away from my computer. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because i want to learn more and I need help. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am helping to develop Virtual Reality games and I want other people to get hired onto the project too. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because to get connections, information and share ideas ”

“ I want local Flash Meetups because ???? ”

“ I'd like to participate in local Photoshop Meetups to exchange information and tips with other Photoshop users! ”

“ I want local Mac Meetups because I want to learn other peoples ideas. ”

“ I want local Web Standards Meetups because I work in web content. ”

“ I want local Animation Meetups in the Plainfield & Joliet IL. area because I know there are fans and professionals would like to discuss and display the wonderful artform of animation. Create and inspire! ”

“ Hello. The name's Boone, and unfortunately, my name is the most interesting thing about me. I've just started work on a potential online comic, so we'll see how that goes. Oh, and I'm funny and outgoing... I guess. ”

“ I want local Cuddling Meetups because .i love this ”