Given their very limited size, a $7 fee is required to secure your spot.

Topics:

Type design as a side quest: Why more designers are teaching themselves lettering and type design
Moderated by Michael Young RGD
From passion projects to portfolio pieces, what’s driving more designers toward type, and what do you wish you had known starting out? This roundtable will be a place to ask questions and share resources and tips.

Who isn’t at the table? Designing for diversity, equity & inclusion
Moderated by Wendy Tabor RGD
Explore how considering diverse perspectives can lead to more inclusive and effective design outcomes. This roundtable will examine practical approaches to embedding diversity, equity and inclusion into the design process while recognizing who may be missing from the conversation.

Imposter syndrome who? Gaining confidence in your skills and abilities
Moderated by Maggie Ostler RGD
Developing confidence as a creative professional can sometimes feel as challenging as the work itself. Join us to discuss strategies for dealing with uncertainty, sharing unformed ideas and communicating with others. This will be a safe space to support and learn from each other.

Creating for Non-Creative Clients/Organizations
Moderated by Wade Thompson RGD
Join this roundtable to discuss tips and share anecdotes that help you work around projects where clients/organizations lack the creative skills to see your project outcomes.

Proving Your Worth In-House
Moderated by Patrick Burd RGD
How do we measure value as a creative department within an organization led by non-creatives? How do we get a seat at the table and gain early access? In this session, we will explore options and share strategies that help to answer these questions.

Democratization of Design: How to redefine your role when everyone’s a designer
Moderated by Matt DeAbreu RGD
With templates, AI tools and design platforms everywhere, it feels like everyone can be a designer now. So where does that leave us? This roundtable is a chance to talk openly about how the design landscape is shifting, what it means for our roles and how we can stay creative, strategic and essential. Let’s chat about embracing change, finding new ways to add value and carving out space for what only we can do.

Co-creating with Machines: Which tools do you use?
Moderated by Rowan Bell-Marusich Associate RGD
Tools have evolved throughout human history, allowing people to innovate, learn and create new things. Let’s discuss which tools we use and how we use them to further our creativity.

Tools That Make Designers’ Lives Easier—and Help Them Deliver Better Results
Moderated by Denis Leclerc RGD
Join a practical conversation on the tools designers rely on to save time, collaborate better and produce stronger creative work. Participants will discuss what’s out there and share their favourite tools, tips and lessons learned–covering everything from project management and client communication to design, automation and AI.

Brand Identity Beyond the Logo: Exploring the holistic nature of brand identity, including voice, tone and visual language
Moderated by Jim Hopkins RGD
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.

How to Find Clients
Moderated by Aidan Searle RGD
In this roundtable, we discuss how to find clients in unexpected ways, while also touching on the key steps to retain and maintain long-term mutually respectful/beneficial client relationships.