Join Alicia Koo, Ethan Zargo, Ian Harland, Tilly Nelson, and Heitor Feitosa at this Show + Tell event for creatives in Vancouver.
Thursday, November 26 at Northeastern University – Vancouver (410 W Georgia St #1400)
Creative Projects, Real Stories: Lessons from Vancouver Creatives
Five creative minds. Five ideas worth keeping.
Join us for this special community-driven Creative Pulse event.
Five local creatives share stories of screw-ups and breakthroughs from recent projects.
Get tips from photographers, strategists, and graphic designers.
If you are a freelancer, studio principal, or staff creative — attend this event to pick up practical wisdom that you can use to make your projects less stressful and more effective.
Spend the evening with talented local creatives, grab some pizza, and leave with practical advice and fresh ideas.
November 26, 2026
6:00 pm: Doors open, pizza
6:15 pm: Intros
6:30 pm: Show + Tell
8:00 pm: Social
Don’t miss out. Register now.
Special thanks to Northeastern University - Vancouver for sponsoring the venue for this event.
With Support from Northeastern University – The Information Design & Data Visualization (IDDV)
The Information Design & Data Visualization (IDDV) program at Northeastern Vancouver is a community of creators and communicators. As part of the College of Arts, Media and Design (CAMD), we bridge analytical precision with visual innovation to turn complex data into human-centered insights.
Join our hub to connect with students and faculty through workshops, industrial talks, and exhibitions shaping the Vancouver design ecosystem. Follow us to see how we bridge the gap between raw data and impactful design.
Meet the presenters
Alicia Koo
Founder & Creative Director | The Daily Atelier Inc.
Hi, I’m Alicia. Before building my creative studio, I spent nearly a decade in STEM as a chemist, advocating for the environment through innovations in green tech and decarbonization. It’s in my nature to observe patterns and challenge existing ways of thinking, a skill that still shapes how I approach branding today.
Today, I’m a brand strategist, speaker, and founder of The Daily Atelier, where I teach leaders how to stage Soft Rebellions—creative acts of disruption and gentle risk taking that serve humanity (and not the corporate overlords). My greatest accomplishment in life is being called the Uncle Iroh of branding. 🍵🍃
My work helps creatives and founders advocate for the world they’re aching to see, bake in social consciousness, and create something very clearly human.
Ethan Zargo
Award-Winning Architecture Photographer / Kylix Production
Ethan Zargo is a former computer engineer who decided his left brain was getting too muscular, so he went to work on his right. Fifteen years later, he is an internationally award-winning architectural photographer in Vancouver. He won the Applied Arts Award for Architectural Photography and received Honourable Mentions from the Black and White International Photo Awards and the Paris International Street Photo Awards, among others. In June 2026, his work was exhibited in New York. He heard it went well.
Ian Harland
Commercial and Adventure Photographer
Ian Harland is a Vancouver-based photographer whose work spans commercial campaigns, outdoor adventure, wildlife, and editorial storytelling. He has worked with clients including Nikon, Destination Canada, and Destination Vancouver, with photographs published the National Observer, Globe and Mail and Travel + Leisure. His personal work follows his curiosity about people, nature, and the ways we build our lives around what matters to us.
Tilly Nelson
Children’s Fashion and Commercial Lifestyle Photographer
Tilly Nelson is an international award-winning photographer creating inclusive, authentic and joy-filled imagery that amplifies underrepresented voices. By staying true to her niche and the work she believes in, she’s built a purpose-driven career, landed dream clients and opened doors to incredible opportunities to create work that she is passionate about.
Heitor Feitosa
Art Director and Graphic Designer
Heitor is a Brazilian by nature, Canadian by heart Graphic Designer with a bachelor in Communication and Multimedia. He spent most of his career working for advertising agencies in Brazil and continues to explore his career by asking the right questions and being socially creative around the community.
This event for creatives in Vancouver is organized by Creative Pulse.
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!
Refund Policy
Requests for ticket refunds will be honored up to one day before the event. Please note that refunds will not be processed for requests made within 24 hours of the event start time.