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Conference Events
There are many practical reasons to attend the HOW Conference, including real-world information you can immediately implement, expert advice from speakers who’ve been in your shoes and the newest resources from a variety of vendors. But you’ll get a lot out of the creative, jazzed-up atmosphere, community vibe and intense feeling of camaraderie, too. That’s why we build a host of “extras” into the Conference program—they give you the chance to partake in the workshops, tours and roundtables that suit your needs and your personality. Not that some extras, like studio tours and workshops, require an additional fee. Keep reading for details, then sign up for the HOW Conference email newsletter for the scoop on program additions and new opportunities. Russell Brown @ HOW
Join Adobe’s own Russell Brown for an amazing two-day, hands-on course where you’ll learn advanced imaging tips and techniques using the newest version of Adobe Photoshop. In this workshop, subtitled “Virtual Photoshop Worlds,” you’ll start with the basics to create your very own avatar mask. You’ll follow the project through to completion—including printing, laser cutting and hand assembly—and your finished mask will be displayed in the Resource Center for everyone to see! Get going with Adobe Senior Creative Director Russell Brown and the distinguished members of his avatar team, which includes some of the best designers and instructors in the industry. To participate, you’ll need to bring your own Mac or PC, and it must have the latest version of Photoshop installed before you arrive at the workshop. The Russell Brown @ HOW experience offers a limited class size and an intimate, inspiring environment for in-depth instruction on Adobe’s Creative Suite applications. This unique, project-based class gives you time to ask questions of industry experts and network with others in your field. If you like crazy and inspirational events, then this is what you’ve been waiting for. Saturday, June 5
8:00 am: Day 1 begins (participants should have breakfast on their own before class starts) 8:00 am – 11:30 am: Mastering your Photoshop painting skills 11:30 am – 12:30 pm: Lunch break 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm: Refining your mask design and preparing for laser cutting 5:00 pm End of official activities for the day 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Evening work session (not mandatory but open for those who want to continue working on their masks) Sunday, June 6 8:00 am: Day 2 begins 8:00 am – 11:00 am: Final mask assembly 11:00 am: The awards ceremony with presentation of software prizes Noon: Class ends Russell Brown @ HOW requires an additional $500 fee. Studio Tours
8:00 am – noon and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Get a behind-the-scenes look at Denver design on a HOW Conference Studio Tour. You’ll explore a range of local design studios and get to see how they set up their office, arrange their physical workflow and more. Space is limited and the tours typically sell out quickly; studio tours require an additional $175 fee ($325 without full-Conference registration). A complete list of participating studios will be posted soon. Stock Photography Expo
8:30 am – 6:30 pm After you've picked up you registration materials, stop by the stock photography expo and scope out the latest resources—you'll be sure to find planty of inspiration and new ideas for your next project. Pre-Conference Workshops
These three-hour workshops take place before the Conference officially kicks off and give you the chance to dive deep into a specific topic and get your hands dirty (many of the workshops are interactive). Pre-Conference Workshops require an additional $175 fee ($325 without full-Conference registration). Check out the full list of workshops here. Networking Lunch
12:15 pm – 1:45 pm Join perennial HOW Conference favorite Steve Gordon for a little networking, connecting and ice-breaking over lunch. This is the perfect way to meet new people and kick off the Conference, especially if you’re new to HOW or flying solo. The Networking Lunch is an additional $55. Lunch with a Speaker
12:15 pm – 1:45 pm Sit down for lunch and in-depth conversation with your favorite HOW Conference speaker—this is your chance to really dig deep and get the scoop on everything from favorite projects to sources of inspiration. Space is limited to nine attendees per speaker, so it’s best to reserve your seat soon. To sign up, check the appropriate box on the registration form and write in your preferred speaker’s name. Lunch with a speaker requires an additional $55 fee. Participating speakers:
Designers’ Marketplace
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Back by popular demand, the Designers’ Marketplace is your one-stop-shop for a variety of handmade treats. If you’ve got the goods, purchase a table for $50 and set up shop. And if you need clever, hand-crafted presents, be sure to stop by and check out the handmade paper goods, posters, t-shirts, jewelry and more. Design School Expo
2:00 pm – 7:30 pm Held in conjunction with the popular Portfolio Review, the Design School Expo gives you the chance to explore program and degree options at design school across the country. Always wanted to go back for your masters? Talk to the reps and find out how!
Portfolio Review
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Get a professional critique of your portfolio, as well as feedback from your fellow attendees, at the 2010 HOW Conference Portfolio Review. The event is geared toward both students and working designers, and you’ll not only get constructive reviews of your work, you’ll also get the chance to make valuable contacts with potential clients or employers. If you’ve got an open position, this is an ideal way to check out up-and-coming talent. Even if you’re not hiring, stop by and offer a word of advice to the designers whose work is on display. The event is free to all Conference attendees, but if you want to showcase your portfolio, you must sign up in advance (just check the box on your registration form and make sure you sign up by March 12). Breakfast Roundtables
8:30 am - 9:30 am Start—or join—a conversation on an important subject over breakfast. If there’s a topic you’re interested in, you can start up your own table (we’ll help you create tabletop signs so others can identify you). Or label your table by city/state to meet other designers in your region. Designcasts
Keep that HOW Conference feeling going all year with the HOW designcast package. This series of webcasts will feature expert information on the topics that matter most to you as a designer. Each webcast will last an hour, and they’ll be archived for a full year so you can access the recording whenever you need a refresher. Sign up when your register for the Conference. HOW Conference MP3s
Get MP3s of all available HOW Conference sessions—perfect for catching up on the sessions you missed or for brushing up on the new techniques you learned. They’re also a great way to share all your HOW Conference info with your colleagues. The complete MP3 set will be available within 30 days after the Conference. To purchase the MP3s, cimply add them to your HOW Conference registration. The Un-Conference
Throughout the HOW Conference, we’re dedicating an entire conference room to you. Got an interesting topic you want to talk about? Schedule your topic on the whiteboard outside the room; anyone who’s interested can stop by for your session. Be sure to check out other attendees’ topics, too—you never know what you might discover. OUR SPONSORS
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