Join us for a full-day creative conference at the heart of Design Fest 2025, hosted by AIGA Maine at the beautiful Portland Museum of Art. This event brings together designers, makers, and thinkers for a series of dynamic talks, collaborative sessions, and meaningful connections.

We’ll explore this year’s theme—connections—through the lens of creative collaboration, identity, ethics, and storytelling.

Sessions & Speakers:

–Keynote: "Balancing Connections for Teamwork" with Illustrator & Art Director, Kirk Wallace (Bonehaus) and Creative Director & Brand Designer, Adam Danielson (Ducktail) on creative partnerships

–Adobe Presents: "Supporting Emerging Designers" a spotlight from our sponsor on empowering the next generation of creatives

–Talk: "Community Collabs" with Portland-based Muralist Ryan Adams & Multidisciplinary Artist Rachel Gloria Adams

–Talk: "Queer by Design" with Portland-based Creative Director and Founder, Rebecca Brooker (Queer Design Club, Planthouse Studio)

–Workshop: "Creative Connections Through Mapping" with Creative Catalyst & Facilitator of Possibility, Anne Ditmeyer

–Roundtable Discussion: "AI Ethics in Design" moderated by Professor of New Media, Andrew Elijah Edwards (SMCC)

Plus, opening remarks from the AIGA Maine Board, a delicious catered lunch, and a door prize drawing (including a free year-long Adobe CC subscription 🎉).