If you’re a designer, marketer, or creative lead—whether you’re independent, in-house, or at an agency—this session will help you finish more fulfilling work with clients who stay engaged from start to finish.

How Danielle Krysa Went from Local Creative to International Art Star We had a blast hosting Danielle Krysa — the artist, author, and curator behind The Jealous Curator — for a live on-stage interview in Vancouver. She sat down with local creative and author Dan Nelken to chat about creative blocks, finding your voice, and[…]

Contracts Crash Course: The 3-Part Plan to Legally Protect Your Creative Business Protecting your creative work can feel overwhelming, but building a professional business requires strong legal foundations. This guide summarizes the essentials of client contracts and online legal documents, drawing from a recent crash course delivered by Canadian business lawyer Jaime Bell. Freelancer contracts[…]

In this talk, we explore how multidisciplinary creatives can build a fulfilling, sustainable career—without having to choose between their passions. To guide us, we invited Alexis Young, a touring musician, designer, agency owner, and creative director. Alexis has firsthand experience navigating the pressure to specialize—and the fallout of resisting it. She shares the mindset shifts[…]

Discover how to develop a personal brand that helps you stand out.

Design Vancouver’s Brand Design Spotlight allows you to connect with veteran designers as they answer your questions — and share their process, wisdom, and industry predictions.