How Design Live 2024 | HOW Design Live | 23 September 2024 | Aloft Denver Downtown, 800 15th St, Denver, CO 80202

This is where inspiration, community, and creativity converge in a 3-day in-person event that you can’t afford to miss. Founded in 1985, the HOW brand began its life as a print magazine. In 2024, this event is celebrating 34+ years of serving the business, creativity and technology needs of creative professionals.

At this event, you will:
• Access to educational sessions and keynotes that will change your thinking, radically improve your work, and build business and marketing skills essential to your job.
• Hear powerful keynotes such as Elizabeth Gilbert, Simon Sinek, Malcolm Gladwell and Brené Brown, that represent some of the best creative minds in the world.
• Become part of a creative community that embraces every attendee, validates your work, and empowers you to do great things.

At a glance:
• Days with the most creative minds working and learning together to redesign our future!
• Plus sessions on topics such as creativity, experience, leadership, marketing, branding, and more!
• Endless amount of opportunities to network and party with fellow creatives including the Opening Night Reception, Happy Hour, and the HOW Closing Party!

Why You Should Attend:
• Get Inspired: connect with like-minded individuals and discover newfound inspiration.
• Get Connected: establish impactful relationships with everyone from speakers and graphic designers to business owners and marketing professionals through a variety of networking opportunities.
• Get Creative: develop new skills and find the latest tools and resources to help you produce great work. You'll learn from the best and hone your skills in everything from design and branding to marketing and business development.

2024 Speakers

Aaron Draplin
Draplin Design Co

Adam Vicarel
Principal & Creative Director, Vicarel Studios

Alex Center
Founder/Creative Director, CENTER

Amy Conover
HOW Design Live Brand Director

Andrea Sullivan
President, vYve by Vayner

Angelia McFarland
Founder/CEO, EOP Media

Bill Gardner
President, Founder, Author, Gardner Design and LogoLounge

Brandi Parker
Founder, Co-host, Co-author, Parker Brands

Brayan Montes
Lead Creative and Founder, YAMZ: World of Color

Carissa Carter
Stanford University

Caroline Ceniza-Levine
Executive Coach/Founder, Dream Career Club, Dream Career Club

Chris Leavell
Executive Producer, Cinco Media

Claire Blyth
Founder, Red Setter

Cyrena Dotts
Senior Designer, Hallmark Cards

David Hartman
Vice President Creative, Walmart

David Israel
Chief Creative Officer, Sterling Brands

Debbie Millman
Host of Design Matters & Chair/Co-Founder of Masters in Branding Program, School of Visual Arts

Diego Guevara
Sr. Global Design Director, Nike

Dru Cutler
Creative Director, Drury Design NYC

Fe Amarante
Creative Design Leader, Principal, Experimenta, Zero Waste Creatives Podcast Co-Host

Fred Hart
Creative Director & Brand Consultant

Gabriela Namie
Art Director, YouTube Music

Jenn Lederer
Comedian and Keynote Speaker, Jenn Lederer, LLC

Jolene Delisle
Founder, The Working Assembly

Kari Warberg Block
Founder & CEO, EarthKind

2024 Sponsors

• Sylvamo
• Rock That Creative Job
• Neenah
• Real Thread
• XYZ
• Darden Studio
• Clampitt Paper