DesignThinkers Vancouver Conference will be an in-person event, with an option to attend virtually through the event platform Pheedloop where you can watch live-streamed sessions and connect with other online attendees.
Date: May 13 – May 14
Venue: Vancouver Playhouse, 600 Hamilton St, Vancouver, BC
DesignThinkers Vancouver Conference Schedule Highlights
The RGD’s 26th annual DesignThinkers Conference is a two-day event that features a mix of keynote presentations, workshops, and panel discussions:
May 13:
Designing 3D Fun by Eva Cremers
Beyond the Chart: The Art of Transforming Data into Knowledge by Valentina D’Efilippo
Dare to Make It Matter: Stop Creating for Likes, Start Creating for Change by Catalina Estrada
Designed Realities: Branding the Future Before It Exists by Natasha Jen
The Power of Play by Meg Lewis
Emotion, Identity & the Courage to Grow Forward by Yo Santosa
May 14:
Objects in Space by April Greiman
Perfect Isn’t Better by Adam J. Kurtz
As Good as New by Matt Luckhurst
Unprepared & Ready to Fail: The Hollywood Pitch that Changed My Approach to Design by Erin Sarofsky
Creating. A Life. by Carlos Segura
Unlocking Creative Audacity by Vincent Wanga
Workshops & Interactive Sessions
In addition to talks, the conference offers hands-on workshops:
Selling With Your Ears: How to Sell Better Work by Talking Less by Janet Kestin
Full-Time You: Build a Career That’s True to You by Meg Lewis
The Lab-Born Mind: The Responsibility of the Creator and Ethical AI by Anahit Lou
Creative Direction Clinic by Dominic Prevost
Typefaces for Logos by Eleni Beveratou
Craft Your Signature Icon: Define Your Visual Identity by Carson Ting
My Type of Collaboration by Diana Varma
These sessions provide practical skills and insights for professionals at all levels.
Travel & Accommodation
For attendees traveling to Vancouver, RGD provides information on accommodations, transportation options, and other travel-related details on their travel page.
Registration Information
Registration is currently open for both in-person and virtual attendance:
In-Person Pass: Access to all sessions, workshops, roundtable discussions, designer marketplace, delegate party, and three months of session recordings.
Virtual Pass: Live-streamed sessions, virtual roundtable discussions, virtual designer marketplace, and three months of session recordings.
About RGD
The Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD) is Canada’s largest professional Association for graphic design professionals, with 4,400 Members including firm owners, freelancers, managers, in-house designers, educators and students. Through the RGD, Canadian designers exchange ideas, educate and inspire, set professional standards, and build a strong, supportive community dedicated to advocating for the value of design. Our vision is for a graphic design profession that is broadly valued for its contribution to life, commerce and society.
