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November 8+9, 2012, MTCC, Toronto – Register today!

We invite visual communicators everywhere to assemble in Toronto this fall for the Association of Registered Graphic Designers' 13th annual DesignThinkers Conference, as we discussed the unique insight and problem-solving processes of the designer.

Speakers
  • Glenn John Arnowitz
    Director of Global Creative Services, Pfizer. Glenn leads a team that develops marketing collateral, corporate communications and product packaging concepts for Pfizer Consumer Healthcare.
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  • David Butler
    VP, Innovation at the Coca-Cola Company. David is responsible for Coca Cola’s approach to innovation. With an emphasis on disruptive or breakthrough innovation, David leads the strategy and develops the capabilities Coca Cola needs to create sustainable innovation across the company.
    Full Bio
  • Francesco Franchi
    Art Director for IL – Intelligence in lifestyle. Since 2008, Francesco has worked as art director for IL, the newsmagazine of the leading financial daily in Italy.
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  • Julia Hoffmann
    Creative Director of Advertising and Graphic Design at The Museum of Modern Art. Julia oversees brand identity and design for exhibition graphics, advertising, signage, and collateral projects for all of MoMA's exhibitions and programs.
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  • Neil Kellerhouse
    Principal of Kellerhouse, Inc.
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  • Mike Kruzeniski
    Principal Design Lead in the Windows Phone design studio for Microsoft. Mike leads design for the communications, productivity and international experiences on Windows Phone.
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News
  • DesignThinkers 2011 Official Web Video
    Check out this short video of highlights from DesignThinkers 2011 – featuring some of the conference’s most unforgettable moments!
    Read On
Designer ThinkTanks
  • Is your office a Designer ThinkTank?
    A company that registers a group of 5 or more will be recognized as a Designer ThinkTank on the DesignThinkers website, in the event program and in an AV presentation at the event.
    Register a ThinkTank
Design Thinkers Masters
  • Are you a DesignThinkers Master?
    DesignThinkers 2011 represents the Association’s twelfth annual conference and this year we would like to celebrate those creative professionals who have participated in 4 or more of our thinkfests.
    Register as a Master

  • DesignThinkers Opening Party

    Nov 8, 2012, 6:00 - 9:00 pm


    Thompson Hotel, 550 Wellington St W, Toronto


    The Opening Party is a chance to schmooze with your creative colleagues and DesignThinkers speakers.


    More Extra Events
Blog
  • Juniper Park Featured in May/June 2012 Issue of Communication Arts
    Think back to the 2010 DesignThinkers campaign and you will likely remember a simple, strong, bold aesthetic. The campaign was inspired by the very process it represents: design. Capturing the early-stages of the design process, it featured raw backgrounds, bright colours and thought-provoking statements including, ‘Design is Thinking’ and ‘Design Should Have a Voice’.
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