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The Intersection of AI and Creativity: Present and Future - VS706

Mat Atkinson, Anthony Welgemoed

The potential for collaboration between humans and machines is massive — don’t miss this vital discussion on the future of AI in creative industries. Join Ziflow's co-founder Mat Atkinson as he discusses the impact that AI technology has had on marketing, design, content creation, and more. In this session, you’ll explore: Basics of AI technology, including machine learning, natural language processing, and computer vision How these generative AI tools are being used today to improve the creative process Common concerns about the impact of AI on job security and the future of work in the creative sector The benefits and challenges of integrating AI into creative workflows, and the need for human oversight into the use of this technology

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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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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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Between Thought and Thing: Product Design Using Adobe Fresco - VS216

Technical Level: Intermediate Join Jamaican-born designer Spencer Nugent as he discusses his career as an industrial designer and how one of his favorite crafts in the design process — sketching — has shaped and influenced his work. Learn how Spencer’s journey evolved from sketching traditionally on paper to using tools like Adobe Fresco as an efficient and effective product storytelling, ideation, and visualization tool. In this session, you’ll learn how to: Visualize ideas quickly using perspective by sketching with rapid visualization Work efficiently using digital tricks in Adobe Fresco to maximize concept exploration Enhance product (industrial design) concept presentations with brushes and effects

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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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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

Celebrating Individuals in a Collaborative Creative Process - S6709

Cross-disciplinary teams are a huge asset to the creative process. But how do you get the best out of each contributor and let them showcase their individual strengths? Finding unique approaches to collaboration can help you achieve that — and deliver results that exceed all expectations. Join Shira Nathan and Sivan Fiterman from the Wix Motion Studio as they share how to: Break down barriers between creative disciplines Diversify the capabilities of each member of the team Harness each contributor’s greatest strengths Reshape traditional approaches to briefs and brands Adopt a methodology that encourages skill sharing and growth

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Design Your Way to Brilliant Brand Recognition - S6307

Technical Level: Beginner to Intermediate Learn skills to develop graphics and photography that evoke a wow factor, while simultaneously strengthening a brand’s reputation and consistency. Join graphic designer, brand identity specialist, and founder of Pink Pony Creative Kristy Campbell as she dives into the tools and techniques to achieve show-stopping graphics and photography using new Photoshop's new generative AI features powered by Adobe Firefly. In this lively session, you’ll learn how to: Experiment with off-the-wall ideas, ideate around different concepts, and produce dozens of variations in a snap until you land on the distinctive look and feel you desire for your brand Continue to perfect your images by adding to them or removing unwanted content in seconds using simple text prompts Explore freely while still maintaining complete control over your creative process and outputs, all in the Photoshop app

Photoshop Game-Changing Features Every Designer Should Know - S6305

Technical Level: Beginner to Intermediate Join Kristina Sherk, master retoucher at Shark Pixel, to discover indispensable new Photoshop features that will make your design work infinitely easier. Designers are usually expected to know everything about Photoshop, but that’s often far from reality. Learn how to use groundbreaking tools, powered by Adobe Firefly generative AI technology, to take your design skills to the next level and wow your boss. In this session, you’ll learn how: To easily add unique elements to your photos using a simple text prompt to create the image you're looking for Re-frame any image using generative expand to effortlessly make room for written copy Share for Review lets you simplify your entire review and approval process without ever leaving Photoshop

Secrets to Building a Creative Team for the Future - S6710

  • Adam Morgan, Senior Director of Brand & Creative, Splunk; Host of Real Creative Leadership podcast, Stoke, Splunk

Learn the secrets to building a creative team for the future You may wonder if you have it right when organizing your team. The right structure or roles? How do the best companies do it? You’re about to find out. Join global creative leader and host of the Real Creative Leadership podcast Adam Morgan as he walks through proprietary research from The Stoke Group. He’ll share insights and winning operating models from creative leaders at Fortune 500 companies, creative agencies, and global brands. In this session, you’ll learn: How to build a creative team that improves communication, solves organizational problems, boosts creativity, and drives growth How world-class brands organize their team structure Why team structure is key to collaboration, innovation, and productivity What creative teams need to scale and thrive

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Boost Your Creativity with Advanced Photoshop Features - S6308

Technical Level: Intermediate to Advanced Enhance your creativity and level up your Photoshop skills like never before. In this session, join Evangelist Paul Trani as he walks 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 with your Photoshop workflow Use Photoshop's new generative AI technology, powered by Adobe Firefly, to deliver results that are truly mind-blowing and make previously tedious tasks fun

Creating Enchanting Visuals with New Timesaving Techniques - S6306

  • Kladi V, Award-Winning Designer, Visual Strategist, Instructor, and Author, Adobe

Technical Level: Beginner to Intermediate Learn how to use the newest Photoshop features to speed up your content creation workflow. Join visual strategist Kladi Vergine as she shows you how to flawlessly create engaging content by integrating Adobe's generative AI technology into your workflows, while working as a freelancer or collaborating with others. Kladi will show you how to: Effortlessly remove unwanted objects from images in just a few steps Speed up project completion with streamlined feedback automatically integrated into the workflow Seamlessly change the look of your images with tools that automate complex tasks like editing and adjusting layers Keep viewers glued to your channels by producing amazing and unique content

Photoshop for Visual Designers: The Art of App Icons - S6310

Technical Level: Beginner to Intermediate We’ve lived through a golden age of icon design. Join designer Michael Flarup on a journey through the fascinating world of app icon design. Explore the history and craft of iOS app iconography and join Michael’s quest to preserve this disappearing art. Learn how to utilize Photoshop to create colorful designs, and discover how app icon design can serve as a foundation for improving all aspects of design. In Michael’s half talk/half show-and-tell, you’ll learn: Photoshop techniques to create tactile and vibrant iconography, using new features powered by Adobe Firefly generative AI that speed up your workflow How to use gradients, adjustments, and layers to create depth and mimic any material Why app icons are the most important visual design element of your product The four core aspects of successful icon design

Journey to Strange Lands with Photoshop Illustration - S6301

Technical Level: Beginner to Intermediate Join London-based illustrator Dan Mumford as he takes you on a journey through the various lands and worlds he creates, turning every image into a vast world before the viewer. Learn about the detailing techniques and compositional theory that go into his pieces, while going over various illustration tools and techniques available to you in Photoshop to help make your pieces stand out. In this session, you’ll learn how to: Create illustrations with clear linework and subtlety Use layers, brushes, and textures to create compelling compositions that have hidden detail and effective depth Use scale and size to add a sense of grandeur to an image Apply color in different ways to affect the mood and meaning of an image

This Is Vector: Unconventional Ways of Playing with Vectors - S6701

Join Orlando “Mexifunk” Arocena as he shares a brief history of his 30 years of experience with vectors. Get an informative peak behind his unconventional ways of playing with vectors, from brushes to gradients, keeping it all 100% vector and 100% made on Z by HP high-performance workstations with Intel processors. In this session, you’ll: Learn how to go beyond the basic Illustrator tools Get tricks and tips Take a deep dive into Orlando’s style and technique

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Ideate, Experiment, and Create with Photoshop on the Go - S6300

Technical Level: Intermediate Join digital artist and photographer Anna McNaught as she demonstrates how to create and collaborate from anywhere in the world. Jump-start your creative process in Photoshop with timesaving new features, powered by Adobe Firefly generative AI technology, then pick up where you left off with Photoshop on the web. Create compelling art no matter where you are or who you’re working with. In this session, you’ll learn how to: Use libraries and Adobe Firefly for idea generation Composite images in just a few steps, and blend multiple images for a realistic look Work from anywhere using cloud documents and share for review to get feedback from collaborators Easily move between Photoshop on the desktop and on the web for a seamless experience