What is: Coffee With Creatives☕️

Coffee with Creatives: Your Next Favorite Networking Experience

There’s something about a great cup of coffee that just makes conversation flow. That’s exactly the idea behind AIGA KC’s Coffee with Creatives:  a laid-back, low-pressure networking series designed to bring Kansas City’s creative community together, one coffee shop at a time.

Skip the Stiff Networking. Bring Your Curiosity Instead.

We get it,  traditional networking events can feel forced. The name tags, the elevator pitches, the awkward hovering in the corner recharging for your next conversation. Coffee with Creatives is the opposite of all that. Think of it as grabbing coffee with people who get what you do, whether you’re a designer, illustrator, developer, copywriter, or somewhere in between.

Each gathering rotates to a different local coffee shop around Kansas City, giving you the chance to discover a new favorite spot while connecting with fellow creatives in a relaxed, welcoming setting. No agenda. No presentations. Just real conversations with real people who share your passion for great work.

Why Show Up?

The best creative opportunities often start with a simple conversation. Coffee with Creatives is where those conversations happen. Whether you’re new to Kansas City’s design scene, a seasoned pro looking to stay connected, or somewhere in the middle, there’s a seat at the table for you.

People keep coming back for the chance to swap ideas with creatives across disciplines, build genuine relationships that go beyond a LinkedIn connection, discover collaborators and mentors in an organic way, and stay plugged into the pulse of KC’s creative community.

A Rotating Tour of KC’s Coffee Scene

Part of the fun is never knowing where we’ll end up next. Each event is hosted at a different local coffee shop, so you’ll get to explore Kansas City’s thriving café culture while meeting the people shaping its creative landscape. It’s networking and a coffee crawl rolled into one.

Come As You Are

Whether you’re between jobs, deep in a passion project, or just looking for your people, Coffee with Creatives is for you. No membership required to attend, no experience level expected. Just show up, order your drink of choice, and see where the conversation takes you.

Keep an eye on our events page, and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, or Linkedin for the next Coffee with Creatives location and date. We’d love to see you there!