Presentations

Decoding the Power of Cross-Media with Droga5

Hashem Bajwa and Neil Heymann

Two lead creatives from New York’s Droga5 reveal the inner workings of the Decoded cross-media campaign, which nabbed the Grand Prix in Outdoor at Cannes in 2011. Decoded was a scavenger hunt launching Jay-Z’s autobiography through innovative use of Bing Maps.

Keds, the Original Pumped Up Kicks

Rafi Albo, Segmarketing

Keds shoes are an American classic dating back to 1916. To keep the brand fresh and help a new generation discover it, Keds rolled out Design Your Own Keds online. Personalized materials drove brand engagement, foot traffic and transaction value increase for Keds Kids.

Join the Army

Jake Lefebure, Design Army

Co-founder and creative director of iconic D.C. agency Design Army discusses the creative process, challenges and award winning work for global and local clients.

Material Matters

Chris Harrold, Mohawk

Join us at the intersection of craft and technology as we share 3 case studies where paper transformed Indigo printing into something beautiful. Drawing on projects from Phaidon, Blurb and Moo this presentation will explore how paper can transform a digital printing project from ordinary to exceptional.

Roundtable Discussion

Leveraging Digital in the Creative Process

Listen in as designers and print service providers discuss the ins and outs of designing for digital print. Learn how substrate selection, color preparation, and special applications - such as white ink - make your communication with your printer that much more important.

There’s No Place Like Home

Kara Wheeler, Extreme Makeover: Home Edition

Extreme Makeover Home Edition presents how they transformed a family’s living space by using large format graphics.

Event Graphics

Major Events Require Major Signage

How do you design signage successfully using the latest available technologies? Hear about design considerations and tips for great large format work illustrated by the conference held at this venue, augmented by examples in the entertainment industry. Learn more than you ever wanted to know about floor graphics, hallway measurements and load balances so the next event you design for is a piece of cake.