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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. Note 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.
Saturday, June 5Russell Brown @ HOWJoin Adobe’s own Russell Brown for an amazing two-day, hands-on course where you’ll learn advanced imaging tips and techniques using the brand-new Adobe® Photoshop® CS5. In this workshop, subtitled “Virtual Photoshop Worlds,” you’ll start with the basics to create your very own painted mask. This class will introduce you to a new set of painting and imaging techniques and give you skills that you can immediately apply to your next design or photography project. 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! If learning about all the great features in Adobe Photoshop CS5 sounds interesting, then this is the class for you! Get going with Adobe Senior Creative Director Russell Brown and the distinguished members of his 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—you'll even get a free trial version of Photoshop CS5 prior to arriving at the workshop so you can start exploring all the new features right away! The Russell Brown @ HOW experience offers a limited class size and an intimate, inspiring environment for in-depth instruction on Adobe’s Creative Suite 5 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. What You Will Learn:
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 (lunch on your own) 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 pm - 9:00 pm: Evening work session (not mandatory but open for those who want to continue working on their masks)
Sunday, June 6 Important note: Before you sign up for this workshop, click here for more information. Russell Brown @ HOW requires an additional $445 fee for HOW Conference attendees ($495 for non-Conference attendees). PRIZES
Sunday, June 6
Studio Tours8:00 am – noon and 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Stock Photography Expo8:30 am – 6:30 pm Pre-Conference WorkshopsThese 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. Find out more here. Networking Lunch12:15 pm – 1:45 pm HOW Bookstore: My Design ShopStop by My Design Shop in the Convention Center's Lobby D to check out valuable resources for designers. We've arranged book signings with many Conference speakers as well as other design notables. As of right now, the book signing schedule is: Tuesday, June 8 Monday, June 7Lunch with a Speaker12:15 pm – 1:45 pm
Designers’ Marketplace6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tuesday, June 8Design School Expo2:00 pm – 7:30 pm Portfolio Review6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Wednesday, June 9Breakfast Roundtables8:30 am - 9:30 am During the ConferenceThe UnConference RoomThroughout 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. Speaker's Office HoursJust like your college professors, many of the speakers will be available for office hours where you can ask questions and get more information. Look for a complete schedule soon. AIGA LoungeMeet local members of the professional association for design and participate in special HOW versions of trademark AIGA Colorado events. Get your hands dirty with “Craftwork” do-it-yourself projects, join the conversation during “Buzz” roundtable discussions with local and national industry luminaries, and contribute your creative flair to a skateboard deck to be auctioned at the annual “Bordo Bello” fundraiser later this year. Space is limited, so visit the AIGA Lounge early to sign up!
After the ConferenceDesignCastsKeep that HOW Conference feeling going all year with the HOW DesignCast package. This series of five webcasts will feature expert information on the topics that matter most to you as a designer. After the Conference, you can choose your five DesignCasts from either on-demand or upcoming HOW DesignCasts. 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 MP3sGet 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, simply add them to your HOW Conference registration. OUR SPONSORS
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