Vancouver
May 30-31
Hingston Studio has won numerous awards, particularly for its work in music. Over the last 25 years, Tom has collaborated with some of the world’s most well-known artists, including Grace Jones, Nick Cave, The Chemical Brothers, The Rolling Stones, U2, Sade, Lady Gaga and Massive Attack. He has also directed three critically acclaimed promos for…
such as Adobe, Netflix, Neenah Paper, The Ritz-Carlton, PepsiCo, Saucony, Hong Kong Ballet and the Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Guided by an entrepreneurial edge, Pum has elevated Design Army’s reputation as a trendsetter while establishing her own hallmark: a distinctive union of the artistic and the commercial. With a rare balance of creativity, strategic…
Liza is directly involved with all of Studio Dumbar’s projects, and has worked on such projects as the brand refresh of the van Gogh Museum, creation of DEMO – Design in Motion Festival and Amsterdam Sinfonietta. An MA Design graduate from the Royal College of Art, London, Liza worked at Pentagram London for several years…
Her podcast, Design Matters, is one of the world’s first and longest running podcasts. Debbie has interviewed nearly 500 artists, designers and cultural commentators over the past 16 years. She is the author of six books, including two collections of interviews that have extended the ethos and editorial vision of Design Matters to the printed…
Over his career, Alex has helped build several billion-dollar brands, designed packaging that has been in the hands of millions and given keynote talks all around the world. Today, at his Brooklyn-based, award-winning branding company CENTER, he and the team are building the next generation of icon brands partnering with companies like United Sodas of…
Her most recent book, How to Make Mistakes on Purpose, gives readers insight into the beautiful world of creating through intentional acts of randomness – a way of working that helps individuals get unstuck and discover new skill sets. Her workshop has been conducted for major businesses and brands like Google, Starbucks, Scholastic, Buzzfeed and…
After realizing that what his father was doing was called ‘design’, he joined the design program at Macewan University, eventually studying at the Cooper Union and earning a Bachelor of Design, Honours degree from NSCAD. Matt spent the next decade in Toronto, eventually becoming Senior Designer at Chad Roberts Design. In 2016, Matt and his…
Along with celebrating and advocating for diversity in the creative sector, Mustaali’s creative approach centres around community building, elevating concept and designing for social good. Being both a third culture kid and an avid traveller, his sense of belonging extends well beyond geographic boundaries. This multi-faceted sense of belonging and experiences play an important role…
Her intricate works bring animals, people, architecture and nature together to articulate diverse stories rich with symbolism and elaborate forms. Ola creates complex narratives that acknowledge the subtleties of human nature while celebrating the little surprises of everyday life.
Leading his team at Harc Creative with equal parts heart, head and humour, Parker’s lived-experience growing up with a speech difference informs his sensitive, clarity-focused creative practice. Pouring everything he has into everything he does, Parker is certainly a ‘more is more’ person, but don’t let that fool you: his quiet approach and tender perspective…
such as Adobe, Netflix, Neenah Paper, The Ritz-Carlton, PepsiCo, Saucony, Hong Kong Ballet and the Smithsonian Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden. Guided by an entrepreneurial edge, Pum has elevated Design Army’s reputation as a trendsetter while establishing her own hallmark: a distinctive union of the artistic and the commercial. With a rare balance of creativity, strategic…
With a degree in Psychology, Stephanie has been applying her knowledge of human behaviour in the field of User Experience for 20+ years. She is an Advisory Board Member for George Washington University’s prestigious CX certificate program. Formerly at Target, she was also Head of UX for the Association of American Medical Colleges, where Stephanie…
She is tasked with the growth of the independent creative agency Omelet. Championing the growth of the agency – creatively and financially – with the ultimate hope to prove out that “nice folks” can finish first. As a career-trained strategist at some of the top agencies in the world, she’s championed work that pushed the…
She has harnessed the power of design to entertain, educate and engage young minds around the world. Highly regarded for leading with heart, and a spirit of collaboration, Theresa has inspired teams to deliver 360 brand systems for launches, social impact campaigns, consumer products, publishing, retail packaging, digital games and themed entertainment. In education, she has been…
He has worked for hundreds of clients around the world, including Amazon, Airbnb, and Yahoo! His artwork appears in magazines, grocery stores, greetings cards, and even as large installations in Vancouver International Airport. As a teacher, Tom loves to inspire fellow creatives to become creatively empowered. He is a Top Teacher on Skillshare, where over…
Hingston Studio has won numerous awards, particularly for its work in music. Over the last 25 years, Tom has collaborated with some of the world’s most well-known artists, including Grace Jones, Nick Cave, The Chemical Brothers, The Rolling Stones, U2, Sade, Lady Gaga and Massive Attack. He has also directed three critically acclaimed promos for…
