PhilaMade
PhilaMade was founded on a principle of celebration, an attitude of positivity and a mission of inspiration. We think there should be more it. Nothing kills the potential for great work faster than the thought that it can’t be done.
Philadelphia is our home.
And we’re proud of it. We love this city. And we want to show everyone, including ourselves, that Philadelphia can stand toe-to-toe with any other city out there when it comes to creativity and brilliance.
But it’s not enough just to celebrate.
Because as solid as Philadelphia’s work is, we think it can be better. We need to push ourselves. We need to keep reaching. Great work isn’t easy and there are plenty of forces in the world that want it stopped. But we can’t give in. And we thought, you know what might help? Creating a group that understands how tough it is to fight that battle, and to celebrate the victories won. Screw misery. Greatness loves company, too.
We’re here to support the city.
We’re here to inspire people. And we’re here to drink (on happy hour nights). There’s kick-ass work to be made. Let’s get to it.
Meeting Info
You can see where we're going to be (and where we've been) here:
http://philamade.com/recent/
Links
http://www.philamade.comMembers
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Keith Fitzgerald
cto @peoplelinx. aspiring triathlete. favorite color is plaid. still a sucker for loud rock-n-roll.
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Michael Estok
I’m a UX and visual designer who focuses on making sure people and computers play nice with each other. I also love working on identity design and bridging the gap between visual elegance and data delivery that is at the heart of great experiences on the web.
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dana vachon
I love living and working in Philadelphia!
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Andy O'Dore
Design @Curalate. Triathlete-ish.
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Aaron Grando
Lord of Internet at Red Tettemer + Partners. Co-founder and Designer at What Say Co. Ass-kicker. Everyone ♥er.
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Gerry Creighton
Web & Flash Designer/Developer at Disc Makers Inc. and night owl at The Spike Ranch.
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Lori Widelitz-Cavallucci
Indie UX Designer, joie de vivre, observer of people, wife, mom, vff runner, yogini, vegetarian
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Jamie Blomquist
part-time luddite dabbling in digital, lending my left brain to seer interactive.
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Catherine Farman
Web developer & designer, tweet me at @cfarm
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jordan santell
web & game developer, javascript javascript javascript
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Michaelangelo (Mikey) Ilagan
Interactive designer. Blogger for Geekadelphia and CBS Philly. Loves food, cars, photography and the web. Problem starter/solver.
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Tim Quirino
Interactive Designer @ P'unk Ave, Co-Founder of @Geekadelphia, Principal of @BigRedTank. Let's be friends.
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Sean Jordan
A web professional, film and narrative nut, futurist, german car greasemonkey, gamer, etc.
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Brian Crumley
UX designer and developer with Allied Pixel. Lover of all things web standards, usability, Apple and sushi. Butcher of the English language and hater of IE6.
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Debra Levin Gelman
User Experience Manager at Comcast Interactive Media; designer of digital experiences for kids.
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Brianna Roberts
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Christina Mullen
Creative Director/Writer with 18 years in the advertising and marketing biz. Worked in Philly, then Chicago, then Tampa Bay, now back in Philly. Both big and boutique agency experience.
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Sean Martorana
Visual artist. Designer by trade, artist by nature, painter by passion, collaborator by desire, creative by DNA. Live to Create. Create to Inspire.
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Steph Parker
I'm a total social media (and video game) nerd working for Neiman (@weareneiman) here in Center City, where I do a little community management, social data analysis, and social strategy. I'm also honored to be recognized by Forbes as one of their picks for 30 Under 30 in Marketing/Advertising in 2013.
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Kara LaFleur
Hello! My name is Kara and I’ve worked in Philadelphia’s Arts, Culture, and Social Change communities for nearly 10 years as an active member of the region’s growing tech movement. I believe strongly in the power and strength of people coming together for the greater good and continue to learn and grow through collaborations focused on community generated change.
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Kimberly Blessing
Web Developer and Standards Evangelist
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Ed Hertzog
UI Architect (Mobile/Web). Married, one daughter, two cats. Into fishing, vinyl records, history.
