Cultivating Your Legacy: Intertwining your personal brand with business for lasting emotional bonds.Join Kristy Campbell, a graphic designer, brand identity specialist, and founder of Pink Pony Creative, as she unveils strategies for crafting a compelling personal brand alongside an international agency. Discover the transformative power of harnessing this dynamic combination.
In this energetic session, you'll delve into innovative methods for solidifying your brand's presence in the minds of your audience - creating an unforgettable and recognisable brand that stands out in today's fiercely competitive market. You'll also explore the art of defining your signature style, marketing through emotion and assembling a strong team that stands with you not behind you.
Carnage to Clarity
Made By James, AKA james martin, epitomises his tagline… Design your own way™
He is the Nonconformulator of logo design and his rebellious creativity has allowed him to thrive in one of the most competitive markets on the planet. He pioneers the void between designer and strategist with his unique approach to Brand Identity Design and in this talk he will share HIS brand story. We are all a work in progress, we are all more than the work we create and MBJ will prove that to you in this vulnerable and passionate talk.
As the Owner & Creative Director of Lincoln Design Co., Dan brings a wealth of knowledge and innovative ideas in brand design and creative agency leadership.Get ready to dive deep into the world of design where Dan will share invaluable insights and stories that will inspire your creativity and design work.
As the Co-Founder of the @kernclub.otf and Art Director at @lincolndesignco, Dustin possesses an unwavering love for modern culture that permeates every aspect of his creative work. With an insatiable curiosity for the latest trends and an innate understanding of contemporary aesthetics, he effortlessly captures the essence of modernity in his designs.Get ready to dive deep into the world of design where Dustin will share invaluable insights and stories that will inspire your creativity and design work.
Bestselling author of ‘THINK’, founder and CEO of Vantage Innovation Lab, and a transformational leader in marketing, Ivonne has lived by the principles of freedom and fairness while achieving a remarkable Marketing Lifetime Achievement Award.With a history of building the Avocados From Mexico brand’s digital Award Winning practice from the ground up, Ivonne’s career is a testament to her superpowers in building and growing businesses and brands through disruptive creativity and marketing technology.
Get ready to dive deep into the world of marketing innovation where Ivonne will share invaluable insights and stories that will inspire your creativity and strategic thinking.
As a multifaceted talent—founder of Design Buddies, UX designer at Electronic Arts, illustrator, content creator, public speaker, runner, and world traveler—Grace embodies the spirit of creativity and innovation. With a total audience of 150K+ in her community, she's dedicated to helping designers land jobs and enhance their skills.
Grace creates engaging content across various themes, including design, art, career, running, and lifestyle, amassing over 60K combined followers. Her collaborations with brands span tech, lifestyle, and travel content, reflecting her diverse interests and expertise.
A seasoned world traveler who has visited 30+ countries, Grace also hosts tech meetups globally, bringing people together through shared passions. Her background in designing and developing virtual reality games for education, alongside running an art business and tabling at anime conventions, showcases her versatile skill set and creative approach to problem-solving.
“Designing Tomorrow: Unleashing Creativity with AI”
Unlock the limitless potential of graphic design in the digital age! Join us for an inspiring journey as Nick
Longo delves into the captivating world of AI technology and its transformative impact on the graphic
design landscape.
In this thought-provoking session, Nick will unravel the secrets behind seamlessly integrating AI tools and
apps into your creative arsenal. Discover how AI can elevate your design projects, supercharge your
career, and awaken new realms of innovation. From automating repetitive tasks to generating
awe-inspiring visuals, you'll explore the diverse ways AI empowers designers to push boundaries and
achieve unmatched creativity.
Join us for an exploration of the latest AI-driven applications, practical tips for implementation, and
real-world success stories that will leave you inspired and ready to embark on a journey of design
evolution.
Life is not about finding yourself, life Is about creating yourself ». Fabien Barral, known as Mr. Cup, exemplifies this philosophy through his diverse career journey. Transitioning from client work to pursuing independent projects in letterpress, embarking on a year-long trip in Bali to collaborate with local woodworkers, and scouring France for vintage type antiques to sell on Instagram, he shares his unique path. His story underscores how graphic designers aren't just fulfillers of client requests; they are architects of their own creative destinies.
Fabien Barral, alias Mr. Cup, is a French happy graphic designer living in Arles, the city of Van Gogh. He produces beautiful limited edition useful objects like a letterpress calendar, posters, or playing cards that combine his love for nice print, type, and ornaments. His passion for antique typographic items brings him to collect them in Brocante around his Provence’s home, giving himself inspiration and selling them on Instagram.
Orlando "Mexifunk" Arocena - This IS Vector
Introduction to the artist, and his evolution as a nonconventional vector artist, from Global Consumer Brands, to Extravagant Fine Art Exhibitions, to being one of the most sought after within the movie industry scene for key art. Orlando Arocena will be sharing career insights, and how his ongoing creative exploration is powered with Z by HP!
Orlando "Mexifunk" Arocena is an 11 time Clio Award winning vector artist and ZbyHP Global ambassador on a multi-phase creative journey. From traditional to digital, agency to independent—he has collaborated with movie studios, toy companies, has spoken at AdobeMAX, and exhibited at the MET and Miami Art Basel.
Kaila's journey into the world of design began at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where an encounter with an industrial design gallery transformed her passion for doodling and creating into a visionary career path. Graduating with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial Design and a minor in Mandarin Chinese, Kaila has seamlessly merged her love for sports and design into a distinctive niche.
As a former athlete turned industrial designer, Kaila has carved a unique space for herself, working by day in industrial design and by night creating sports graphics, highlight reels, and branding packages for professional athletes. This dual passion drove her to make a bold decision—quitting her job to fully embrace the fusion of sports and design.
Over the last seven years, Kaila's dedication and talent have seen her work with Top 25 NCAA Division I programs, Major League Soccer (MLS), and the National Football League (NFL), making a significant impact in the sports design landscape.
The Long Game
Every creative career experiences ups, downs, twists, and turns. Josh will share his journey and how strategic personal projects were a game changer for landing the dream projects he is doing today. We’re all playing the long game, so keep going!
Josh Lewis is an art director, illustrator, and author for the children’s market. Over the course of his career, he has worked across branding, marketing, publishing, and ed tech. He is the author of Ray’s Big Day (Scholastic, 2024) and the illustrator for the LEGO Little Golden Books. He lives in Colorado Springs with his wife and 3 children.
How to write, shoot, and edit captivating short-form video to maximize retention, build your community, and stand out above the noise.
Heather is a mental health therapist turned online entrepreneur where she helps Unconventional Leaders scale their impact online. She has hosted multiple top ranking shows and has been featured in Old Navy, Forbes, Pop-Sugar, and most importantly on the front of her moms refrigerator.
Jess Goldsmith is an illustrator and lettering artist born and bred in NYC. Her work is colorful, and fun and invokes the sense of humor and playfulness that she's known for. Jess has created work for industries across the board and continues to work with household names like Adobe, Hulu, Microsoft, Pinterest, Amazon, and more.
She lives in Brooklyn with her partner and two little pugs, Ruby and Stanley Tucci, and you can find her anywhere between sitting on her sofa with a thriller audiobook, to hiking through the foothills of Mount Tibidabo.
Jess is also the owner, curator, and author of Women of Type, a community that exists to
amplify the work of women and nonbinary creatives in the lettering and type industry. WoT serves as a hub for members to share their work, find artists to connect with, and provide paid opportunities for those starting out in the industry. The Women of Type Book is available worldwide and showcases the work of over 130 artists from 20+ countries, spanning 5 continents as a creative collaboration to celebrate letters, colors, and the power of the written word.
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How to become more intentional with your ideas, creativity and process in this colossal workshop that details his unique process for designing stand out brand Identities for ourselves.
Made By James, AKA James Martin, will teach you how to become more intentional with your ideas, creativity and process in this colossal workshop that details his unique process for designing stand out brand Identities. In this workshop, however, we will be looking inward and focusing on building the foundations for our own identity.
When we position ourselves in front of the right audience, when we understand our purpose and when we visually and verbally execute all that with consistency, we can all thrive. After this workshop you will have all the tools you need to create clarity within your agency or personal brand… the added beauty of this is that you can then sell this knowledge to your clients.
The “Something To Say” Workshop will give artists (of all levels) the means to trust their own handwriting and to communicate with the world!
The “Something To Say” Workshop will give artists (of all levels) the means to trust their own handwriting and to communicate with the world! It is so easy to click on the pre-programmed fonts in your computer, but does Helvetica always convey the energy behind your message? This workshop will challenge us to try new mediums to use the alphabet in new intriguing ways!
Pack your favorite creative tools and join us as we explore the amazing world of custom type design and font creating.
Pack your favorite creative tools and join us as we explore the amazing world of custom type design and font creating. From understanding the rules and structures to daringly breaking them, we'll guide you through our best techniques for transforming your letterforms into a fully realized font production. Get your hands dirty with us and collaborate with fellow enthusiasts in crafting unique and captivating letterforms together. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore and push your typographic skills to new heights!
In this hands on workshop learn how to incorporate illustration into a brand project to add that extra special vibe your clients will love!
In this workshop, you'll learn how developing and writing and drawing practice will help you stay creatively engaged,take more risks, have fun doing boring sh*t, and even make money!
Visual Notetaking: The fun way to pay attention (and get paid!)
In this workshop, you'll learn how developing and writing and drawing practice will help you stay creatively engaged,take more risks, have fun doing boring sh*t, and even make money! Visual notetaking (aka "sketchnoting") is a personal practice where you take notes using handwriting and lettering and add in illustrations... and the best part? You don't have to be a "good draw-er" to try it! Sketchnoting is a practice you can use at home, at work, or for fun, and it can even be a way to earn some serious cash! Come learn, draw, and see how visual notetaking can open new doors for you and your career! This workshop is for anyone who can hold a pen and make marks on a page. Attendees will receive access to an online course after the workshop.
Emily Mills is an illustrator, educator, and author based in Bend, OR. Best known for her expertise in visualizing content, Emily runs 2 businesses: Sketch Academy, an online platform for learning visual notetaking, drawing, and creativity, and Flavor Graphics, an illustration and animation studio. Her 2019 book, "The Art of Visual Notetaking," has sold almost 20,000 copies worldwide. When she's not drawing her brains out, you can find her adventuring in the PNW with her husband Joseph on bikes, boots, or boats!
As a brand designer turned illustrator, Josh will refresh our color theory knowledge and share his 7 game changers for better understanding color in his work.
Level Up Your Color Game
As a brand designer turned illustrator, Josh will refresh our color theory knowledge and share his 7 game changers for better understanding color in his work. The first half will focus on theory. Then in the second half, we’ll fire up Adobe Illustrator. Using Josh’s Color Palette Builder file, we’ll create several color palettes and apply them to logos and designs. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, you’ll be able to level up the color in your work.
Josh Lewis is an art director, illustrator, and author for the children’s market. Over the course of his career, he has worked across branding, marketing, publishing, and ed tech. He is the author of Ray’s Big Day (Scholastic, 2024) and the illustrator for the LEGO Little Golden Books. He lives in Colorado Springs with his wife and 3 children.
How to write, shoot, and edit captivating short-form video to maximize retention, build your community, and stand out above the noise.
How to write, shoot, and edit captivating short-form video to maximize retention, build your community, and stand out above the noise.
Heather is a mental health therapist turned online entrepreneur where she helps Unconventional Leaders scale their impact online. She has hosted multiple top ranking shows and has been featured in Old Navy, Forbes, Pop-Sugar, and most importantly on the front of her moms refrigerator.
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