We have a lineup of great speakers, so in the next few weeks, I'll highlight these individuals on the blog. I am excited about our keynote speakers, and I think you'll be inspired by their presentations.
Keynote Speakers
Opening Keynote Session: Bob Hambly on "Creativity."
When I first spoke to Bob about his session on Curiosity, I wondered what inspired him to prepare this lecture, which was first presented to the R.G.D. of Canada. He’s been thinking about the idea of curiosity for a quite a long time—about how it can be nurtured and encouraged, rather than feared and under-valued.
Bob Hambly
is the creative director of Hambly & Woolley Inc., a Toronto-based, multi-disciplinary graphic design firm he co-founded with his partner, Barbara Woolley. Over the past 20 years, the firm has received over 350 national and international design awards—an impressive number by any standard.When asked to prepare a lecture on any topic he desired, Bob jumped at the chance to delve into what intriques us. The result has been popular on the road, and lecturing to different audiences—architects, graphic designers, interior designers, MBA students and design students—one thing has been clear, the topic of Curiosity resonates with everyone.
Bob will isolate 5 areas where improvements will help spur your creativity. Learn new techniques, or refresh your current habits and thrive with fresh ideas.
Grand Finale Keynote Session: DJ Stout, "Content is King."
When I was preparing for this conference, I reviewed survey comments that attendees had made after past conferences, and under the question, “who would you like to see as a speaker?” the popular response was DJ Stout. Long a fan myself, I was unsure about how to approach this icon of the design world. Email? Formal letter? Phone call? I decided an email would be a good start. “Absolutely,” he replied to my very first email, and with that generous spirit, I knew we were in for a treat.
DJ Stout is a s
ixth generation Texan, born in the small West Texas town of Alpine. He studied graphic design at Texas Tech University, and began his graphic design career working for Robert A. Wilson Associates in Dallas. After moving to Austin, he was the award-winning art director of the nationally respected and critically acclaimed Texas Monthly magazine. In January 2000 DJ joined Pentagram, where DJ’s wide-ranging expertise encompasses the design and redesign of a variety of publications including magazines, books and catalogs. He and his team also specialize in identity design, branding, packaging, exhibitions and website design.DJ will emphasize the importance of depth with “Content is King.” All publications are about content. Sure, a magazine, a college view book or a website could look marvelous, but it is not going to survive long if it doesn’t have something to say. Every publication needs to understand who their specific audience is and they need to understand how to create vital content that resonates with their particular constituency. Vital content is more than just good writing, it can be that of course, but the most effective publications deliver content through powerful conceptual photography, thought provoking illustration and a fluid combination of all those elements.
Veteran designer DJ Stout will talk about strategies and techniques for creating publications that look great and actually say something too!
As impressive as our keynote speakers are, the breakout session speakers are equally impressive. Check here for more profiles each week...
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Most of the organization, colleges and in schools, everyone wants the best and good speakers for their clients. Keynote speaker play the best role in their character and providing the best environment with their great thoughts.
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