Dan Nelken Talk + Social
Secrets of a Creative Director: How to Have More Ideas (Without Losing Your Mind)
Brian Krenzer’s repeatable system for overcoming creative block and delivering under pressure
Coming up with ideas should be the fun part.
Not a test you have to pass every day.
Being a commercial creative in 2026 is HARD.
More content. More concepts. Faster turnarounds.
With AI in the mix, you’re expected to be more original…more often.
Somewhere along the way, the question creeps in:
What if this is the time…I got nothing?
You’re not alone.
Brian Krenzer has spent 25+ years in advertising and branding…and still feels the pressure.
The difference? He no longer relies on inspiration.
At some point in his career, Brian realized that brands and agencies can’t afford to lock creatives in rooms for days…praying that a muse would give them a decent idea.
The business of creativity revolves around reliability.
Brian set out to solve this challenge by developing a set of simple, repeatable techniques that help him generate more ideas, faster… without burning out.
The toolbox behind Brian’s award-winning work will help you approach creative problems with confidence
On May 21, Brian will walk you through the system and tools you can use the next time you’re staring at a blank screen.
If you’re a creative in marketing or technology, attend this Talk + Social to discover how to:
- Generate more ideas—without waiting for a “spark”
- Reduce the anxiety that comes with every new brief
- Turn creative blocks into structured problem-solving
- Build your own repeatable creative process
Join us at BCIT’s swanky downtown Tech Collider space
— and discover a better way to generate ideas under pressure.
May 21, 2026
6:15 pm: Doors open, pizza
6:30 pm: Intros, housekeeping
6:45 pm: Brian’s talk
7:35 pm: Q+A, social
Drinks at a nearby pub to follow
Don’t miss out. Register now.
Creative Pulse is a volunteer-driven organization that provides unpretentious events for Vancouver’s commercial creatives.
Grab a drink with talented designers, photographers, video professionals, and copywriters from every corner of the industry. Get inspired — and find new collaborators!
