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Powerful Personal Branding: Unmask Your True Identity - S6003

In this talk, Chris Do, founder of The Futur, will delve into the captivating world of comics, pop culture, psychology, and storytelling to uncover powerful personal branding strategies that have allowed him to collaborate with Fortune 500 companies and build a loyal fan base of true believers. Learn how to assemble your own team of collaborators who will help you achieve your mission. Explore the importance of creating a captivating visual identity and how to remain consistent and authentic across all channels. You’ll learn how to: Identify your allies, sidekicks, archnemesis, rogues gallery of villains Craft a compelling origin story, and discover your hidden superpower Design a striking visual identity, and find your two-word brand

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Walking the Tightrope: Fact vs. Fiction in Film Design - S6002

Fake love letters, forged telegrams, prison escape maps — graphic movie props are thoroughly researched and designed, and then served with a large dollop of artistic license. Join Annie Atkins, graphic designer for movies such as Wes Anderson’s The Grand Budapest Hotel and Spielberg’s Bridge of Spies, as she takes you on a journey through her artistic process. In this whirlwind tour, you’ll learn about: Historical accuracy in film design: and when to throw it all out of the window A step-by-step demonstration of how to create a movie prop using both digital and analog methods What happens when it all goes wrong (Annie loves sharing a good mistake or two.)

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The Power of Creativity in Trying Times: A Family Legacy - S6004

Join celebrated designer Dana Tanamachi as she takes us on a journey through the ups and downs of her illustrious career — and her family’s uniquely American story. We’ll take a look at how creativity can help us cope in difficult circumstances, and how it gives us hope and dignity in trying times. Through lighthearted yet intimate storytelling, Dana will unpack what it means to nurture and leave a legacy of creativity, something she learned from the matriarchs in her own lineage. In this heartwarming session, Dana will share: A visual feast of her vintage-inspired lettering, illustrations, and murals How dollar store chalk landed her work on the covers of Time and O, The Oprah Magazine; an exclusive collection at Target; and beyond A rare and inspiring glimpse of the art and handmade crafts from WWII-era Japanese-American internment camps — some from her family’s personal collection

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Modern Tools for Creating Compelling Composites in Photoshop - VS304

Technical Level: Intermediate Join Julieanne Kost, digital imaging evangelist at Adobe, and learn how to expedite your creative process using the newest features in Photoshop. Discover how Julieanne seamlessly merges disparate visual elements to create a single, surreal, composited scene. She’ll demonstrate how to incorporate powerful tools into your workflow to enhance efficiency from conceptualization to finalization.  Topics include:  Using the latest Photoshop features powered by Adobe Firefly to boost the creative spark Choosing and unifying elements to create successful compositions Leveraging powerful new Photoshop features that will transform your compositing workflow

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First Takes from the Community: Graphic Design - AL601

  • Voodoo Val, Illustrator & Creative Livestreamer, Digital Painter, Creative Educator
  • Sydney Michuda, Designer, Illustrator, Creative Director, Super Creative

Join us LIVE as designer Sydney Michuda explores what’s new for graphic designers in Illustrator and Photoshop. Tune in, get your questions answered, and learn how to create custom brand assets and enhance your graphic design workflow with the newest features in Illustrator and Photoshop. Hang out with us live in the Creative Park or tune in virtually to: See how real creatives use the newest features in Illustrator and Photoshop, including Generative AI Build connections with an inclusive global community Get inspired to take your design skills to the next level

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Tips, Tricks, and Secrets Every Illustrator User Should Know - VS301

Technical Level: Beginner to Intermediate Everyone loves to learn new Illustrator tips and tricks and hidden gems. Join short-form video creator and graphic designer Callum McHugh in this fast-paced rapid-fire session as he dives into his most popular tips and tricks that will help you get the most out of your time with Illustrator. This session will cover a wide range of Illustrator topics including: How to use tools you may never have used before Ways to speed up and simplify your workflow How to tackle common design issues and fix them

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First Takes from the Community: Adobe Firefly and Generative AI - AL602

  • Kladi V, Award-Winning Designer, Visual Strategist, Instructor, and Author, Adobe
  • Howard Pinsky, Senior Design Evangelist, Adobe

Join us LIVE as award-winning designer Kladi from Printmysoul takes you through new Generative AI features across the Creative Cloud apps. Learn how Generative AI has the potential to unlock imagination and amplify creative expression for all. Hang out with us live in the Creative Park or tune in virtually to: See how real creatives use the newest Generative AI features in Illustrator, Photoshop, and Adobe Express Build connections with an inclusive global community Get inspired to take your design skills to the next level

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Leveraging the Adobe Ecosystem by Connecting Everywhere - VS712

Simplify your efforts and become future-proof by leveraging the Adobe ecosystem and expanding it to Microsoft Office, SharePoint, WordPress, Google Workspace, and many more applications. In this session, learn how seamless collaboration across your organization can help you deliver better work, create faster results, and save money. Join us to discover: How to explain the benefits of a new solution to corporate IT and security How to combine the power of Adobe Express and AEM Assets How to differentiate solutions by capabilities and enterprise readiness How easy it is to roll out a connector to 10 or 500 users Everything you need to understand in-app connectors

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Generative Typography: Creative Technology as Muse - VS305

  • Lynne Yun, Designer, Educator & Technologist, Space Type

How can we have a symbiotic relationship with the ever-evolving field of creative technology? Join designer and technologist Lynne Yun to hear how as a creative who loves the hands-on nature of calligraphy, the detail-oriented work of type design, and the surprises hidden in the realm of creative coding, her practice is inspired by technological advances. In this session, you’ll: Learn various ways that creative technology can help spark your creativity Challenge your notions of what type, typography, and calligraphy can be Be inspired by seeing the behind-the-scenes of a multidisciplinary practice that is ever evolving

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Meet the Speaker: Sophie Elinor on Animation - AL620

Catch the LIVE session featuring Sophie Elinor, a renowned illustrator and animator, at Adobe MAX. Bring your questions and delve into how she harnesses Illustrator and After Effects to amplify her skills, make things move, and create animations that pop!

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Joining the Dots Between Art, Photography, and Design - VS804

Álvaro Rodríguez Sáez, Alberto Rodríguez Sáez, Andrea Kaiser Moro

Join the co-founders of Bendito Mockup as they take you on a journey through the ups and downs of building a mockup brand that — in a surprisingly short time — has helped agencies such as Pentagram, &Walsh, and Studio Nari to showcase their work. We’ll take a look at how they, graphic designers themselves, discovered a new profession in mockup creation and how they’re testing the limits of what a mockup can be by working with different collaborators that bring their vision to life. In this session, you’ll: Learn about the challenges faced, lessons learned, and fears they’re still navigating Hear how they managed to create a brand that penetrated the mockup industry by finding their own voice Get tips and tricks on how they work with Photoshop to craft their iconic mockups

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First Takes from the Community: Graphic Design - AL613

Join us LIVE with designer Melanie Daveid to explore the latest in Illustrator and Photoshop. Join the session to explore new design workflows, discover updated features through Firefly, meet the community, and ask all of your questions live.

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First Takes from the Community: What's New in Adobe Firefly - AL615

Join us LIVE with Creative Cloud guru Tim Möbest to explore the latest features powered by Adobe Firefly. Join the session to explore new CC workflows and discover updated Generative AI features to level up your designs, meet the community, and ask all of your questions live.

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Enhance Your Creativity with New Photoshop Features - VS303

Technical Level: Intermediate to Advanced Enhance your creativity and level up your Photoshop skills like never before. In this session, Evangelist Paul Trani will walk through how to use new technology and tools in Photoshop that seem like nothing less than magic. Learn about new features as well as tons of tips you’ll wish you knew years ago. In this session, you’ll discover how to: Use the power and precision of new features in Photoshop to take your images to the next level Boost your productivity by integrating Adobe Express into your Photoshop workflow Deliver results that are truly mind-blowing and make previously tedious tasks fun

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First Takes from the Community: Digital Illustration in Photoshop - AL608

  • Voodoo Val, Illustrator & Creative Livestreamer, Digital Painter, Creative Educator
  • Spencer Nugent, Creative Director, 5050 Creative Labs/Sketch-A-Day

Join us LIVE with digital painter VooDoo Val as she explores what’s new for illustration and digital painting in Photoshop. Tune in, get your questions answered, and learn how to enhance your fantasy Illustration workflows with Photoshop's newest features, including Generative AI. Hang out with us live in the Creative Park or tune in virtually to: See how real creatives use Photoshop's newest features Build connections with an inclusive global community Get inspired to take your illustration skills to the next level

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Storytelling Through Character Design - VS711

Join Brian Kesinger, lead character designer for Netflix’s upcoming Blue Eye Samurai animated series, as he walks you through his process of character design with a focus on storytelling, emotion, and relatability. Brian will showcase several simple concepts that will level up your character design skills. In this session, you’ll learn: The importance of ideation and working rough How to use proportion to convey emotion How to create a visually dynamic piece through line quality

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Breaking Down Lollapalooza’s Brand Refresh - VS710

Anna Woodard, Patrick Dentler, Sarah Saenz

Learn how the Lollapalooza team used Photoshop and Illustrator to take the festival’s new visual identity from their screens to Grant Park. Join Patrick Dentler, Sarah McGoldrick Saenz, and Anna Woodard as they discuss how they leveraged a cohesive design system to launch the updated look to fans around the world. In this session, you’ll learn: Techniques for balancing photography, iconography, and text design elements Tips and tricks for designing an impactful poster How to implement new brand guidelines across multiple deliverables

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Design Your Future: Craft a Unique Career with Illustrator - VS300

  • Sophia Yeshi, Freelance Illustrator and Graphic Designer, Yeshi Designs

Join renowned illustrator and designer Sophia Yeshi to discover how Illustrator can be your ultimate tool for creating a successful and distinctive design career. This session will provide invaluable insights into leveraging the power of Illustrator to unlock your creative potential and establish a unique design style as well as tips on navigating the competitive design industry. Sophia will share her personal journey and how she used her unique perspective to create personal illustrations and designs that led to collaborations with clients such as Madison Square Garden, Spotify, Netflix, and UPS. Key topics include: How to develop a personal brand and design style to stand out from the crowd Creating patterns, color palettes, and typographic designs in Illustrator Actionable tips and strategies to make a lasting impact and thrive as a designer

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Project Neo - GS6-3

Incorporating 3D elements into 2D designs (infographics, posters, logos or even websites) can be difficult to master, and often requires designers to learn new workflows or technical skills. Project Neo enables designers to create 2D content by using 3D shapes without having to learn traditional 3D creation tools and methods. This technology leverages the best of 3D principles so designers can create 2D shapes with one, two or three-point perspectives easily and quickly. Designers using this technology are also able to collaborate with their stakeholders and make edits to mockups at the vector level so they can quickly make changes to projects.

What’s New in Photoshop - S6309

Technical Level: General Audience Explore the latest features and updates in the Photoshop ecosystem on both desktop and iPad, and on the web. Discover how the Photoshop team is innovating to help you work smarter and faster. Join Photoshop Senior Product Manager Meredith Payne Stotzner as she takes you through new creative features, workflow improvements, and performance enhancements. Get ready to embark on an inspiring journey into the world of Photoshop, where the sparks of innovation and productivity ignite imagination and creativity. Let’s dive in! As Meredith shares the latest features in Photoshop, you’ll discover: The latest updates to powerful Photoshop features What’s new in Photoshop on desktop, iPad, and on the web Tips and techniques for newcomers, experts, and everyone in between

Find Your Character: The Power of Adobe Fonts - S6326

Technical Level: Beginner to Intermediate Fonts bring a voice to your stories. The challenge is how to pick the right one to make your message resonate. Join Jake Giltsoff and Nicole Minoza from the Adobe Fonts team on a captivating journey into the realm of typography as we explore the art of finding fonts and making the most of Adobe Fonts. In this session, you’ll learn how to: Select, pair, and strategically use fonts to convey your message Go from inspiration to font selection Evaluate and compare font choices