The design community in San Diego is varied, covering architecture through to user experience. The community has a long history and many strong design-based schools and supporting institutions.
You can see more at http://designerworld.herokuapp.com/. A website that UCSD's Design Lab is developing.
You can see community events here: http://www.sdxd.org/wp/events/. A community calendar hosted by San Diego Experience Design (SDXD), a professional group for local experience designers.
Universities and Schools:
- San Diego State
- UCSD
- City College
- NewSchool of Architecture and Design
- SD Institute of Art
Major Organizations:
- AIA
- AIGA San Diego
- Design Lab
- UX Speakeasy
- SDXD
Major Events:
- Y Conference (AIGA)
- Design Forward (Design Lab)
Thought Leaders:
- Don Norman, UCSD Design Lab