“ Michelle is the founder of Eco Remedi I am an eco consultant and designer who creates healthy interior spaces. I consult with clients and educate them about health risks of chemicals and offer sustainable solutions through products and design. ”

“ I'm a thirty-something Graphic Designer from Cologne, Germany and live in Portland, OR due to an international love-affair. ”

“ I would like to meet people with similar interests in the area. ”

“ I am a professional graphic designer and fine artist exploring various opportunities for commercial clients, commissioned works and exhibits. ”

“ Interactive Designer that has a yen for good software, mac, great restaurants, buddhism and dogs ”

“ I'm a freelance web developer and have just moved to Portland from San Francisco. Looking to meet other web designers, web developers and the like! ”

“ I'm an up and coming fashion designer who needs to learn some things. ”

“ hugs are great. ”

“ I wanted the human I own -Ken- to join your meetup group..he's a freelance location photographer who just arrived in Portland from Atlanta..and frankly, he needs the socialization. ”

“ Cyborg Anthropologist. ”

“ I am a local freelance graphic designer and digital illustrator. Am interested in meeting and networking with other local designers and digital artists. Feel free to come by and visit at www.graphyx.com. All comments and suggetions gladly welcome. ”

“ I want these local Meetups to network and maybe get new clients ”

“ I'm the Executive Director of the Oregon Training Network. We determine needs, develop and deliver high quality/low cost training for the technology and creative industry cluster in the Portland Metro area and beyond. www.oregontrainingnetwork.com ”

“ Hi there, I am a recent relocation to Portland from the Big Apple (released for time served:20years there. Yikes!) I'm a graphic designer, retoucher, and cartoonist/illustrator. ”

“ Hello. My goal is to have a home based business and to pursue a career as a writer and writing consultant. I have the ideas but need to learn more about how to make them a reality. Patricia ”

“ I am looking to learn, share code, meet new people that have similar interests, share solutions... I love programing javascript... it is super fun! =O) ”

“ Hi, I just moved to Portland from NYC 2 months ago. I've worked as a freelance location scout / photographer for television commercials and print ads for 20 years. I moved here for a better quality of life, and so far so good! ”

“ I joined this meet-up to network with other freelancers in the area. I am a freelance writer and would like the chance to get to know other freelancers in Portland and trade leads for paying projects. ”