Afternoon Roundtables

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The art of the brief
Moderated by Vida Jurcic RGD, Founding Partner & Co-creative Director of Hangar 18 Design Continuum
Does your briefing system work or are you and your internal clients speaking two different languages? We’ll discuss how to maximize the effectiveness of the first step in the design process by creating simple, yet effective, briefs that help you get on the same page as your stakeholders and distill the most important information from lengthy documents.

From burnout to balance: Why are designers so tired?
Moderated by Tara Kerner RGD, CDP, Graphic Communications Director at BC Government
Is burnout real? Yes, it can happen to the best of us! Can it easily be prevented? Yes, but sometimes not easily! In this discussion we will talk about both the reactive and proactive measures we can put in place to navigate avoiding burnout. What good habits, routines and business processes can change the game for you and what to do if you find yourself facing oncoming burnout.

Designing your career path: Navigating growth in an in-house environment
Moderated by Jen Cook, Director, Communication Design at hcma
We’ll chat about defining your own metrics for success, being proactive in building visibility and leveraging cross-team collaboration.

Brand identity beyond the logo: Exploring the holistic nature of brand identity, including voice, tone, and visual language
Moderated by Mairin Deery RGD, Creative Director & Brand Leader
If logos are the proverbial tip of the iceberg, what does it mean to create or manage the remaining 90% of the brand? Bring your thoughts, questions, and hot takes about what it takes to get noticed in the complex world of branding.

Overcoming creative block: Sharing tips and tricks for overcoming creative obstacles and maintaining momentum
Moderated by Melanie Carter RGD, Senior Graphic Designer + Brand Strategist @ Kirsten Reite Architecture (KRA)
Sharing tips and tricks for overcoming creative obstacles and maintaining momentum.

Spaces & Places: Designing for architecture, urban planning and placemaking
Moderated by Jessica Acevedo Associate RGD, Educator & Experiential Designer
Built environments are intended to last for many years; this is completely different from the usual ephemeral digital media or print materials we are used to. In this roundtable, we can explore what makes a good design for built environments. How can redesigning a space with placemaking solutions shift the community’s perspective?

Contact [email protected] if you would like to moderate a roundtable or have suggestions for topics.