Each of us sees and experiences the world in our own unique way, including how we interact with type. Join Sarah Hyndman, author of Why Fonts Matter and founder of Type Tasting, as she lays out a toolkit for designers that explores cultural, neuro, and perceptual diversity through the lens of typography. An awareness of how diversity shapes meaning can empower you to create great typography that is both functional and emotionally accessible.
You’ll learn how:
We read between the lines and why this varies from person to person
Inclusive typography makes an appropriate emotional connection
You can separate myth from research-based font recommendations for neurodiversity
If you struggle to find inspiration for your character designs, this is the perfect exercise to get your creative juices flowing. Follow along with illustrator Cody A Banks as he walks through the steps of creating a character in Illustrator while pulling inspiration from everyday objects.
Topics include:
How to implement the Pen and Pencil tools and Pathfinder effects to create abstract shapes
Adding personality to your characters
Using Draw Inside mode to add detailed tattoos to a character
Tips and keyboard shortcuts for fine-tuning body parts
When it comes to drawing and painting on iPad, raster has become the standard, while vector drawing is a game changer. Adobe Fresco combines both formats to form a winning team. Join renowned sports illustrator Rob Zilla as he explores 10 tools and features in Adobe Fresco that will supercharge your workflow and produce MVP-level illustrations.
In this action-packed, play-by-play session, Rob will break down:
Vector brushes that are in a league of their own
Awesome tools used by the pros
The latest features that will level up your illustration game
Join us for a deep-dive session focused on how Copilot + PC and Microsoft Surface are revolutionizing the world of digital creativity. Explore the future of art as we reveal how AI-powered tools, seamlessly integrated with Creative Cloud, are transforming the creative process for designers, illustrators, and digital artists. Led by a Microsoft Surface expert, you’ll experience hands-on demonstrations and step-by-step guides showcasing how AI can streamline your workflow — from concept to completion. Whether you’re crafting intricate designs, illustrations, or digital masterpieces, this session will empower you to push creative boundaries with speed, intelligence, and precision — perfect for those eager to stay at the cutting edge of digital creation. You’ll walk away inspired and equipped with the latest tools to take your craft to the next level.
Join artist Arynlei as she unwraps the narrative design layers of her viral At the Table playing cards. Learn how her passion project turned commercial success used real stories and education across cultures to tap into a communal longing for IRL connection, create portals for viewer participation, and win an audience’s emotional investment. To bring everything together, Arynlei will also share her top Illustrator tips and workflows for creating storytelling designs.
In this project’s origin story and deep dive, you’ll find:
How embracing the warm and fuzzies of nostalgia birthed a fan base
An ode to Easter Eggs — how design intention keeps viewers’ attention
Illustrator tips and tricks that earn “my mind is blown” comments on social media
Save time and improve your workflow by using some key InDesign smart automation tools and new AI features. Join visual designer, instructor, and content creator Angelo Montilla as he shares his essential timesaving tips to create stunning layouts for print and web. Discover how to select and style multiple text frames seamlessly, generate AI artwork on the fly, and much more.
In this online session, you’ll learn how to:
Use Auto Style to create style variations in a layout and improve your workflow
Generate images using text prompts with Text to Image (Beta)
Apply Subject-Aware Text Wrap to the main artwork in a layout
Take advantage of other new generative AI features that make editing content a snap
Step into the future of Photoshop with Photoshop educator and PiXimperfect founder Unmesh Dinda. Discover techniques that will shape the future of Photoshop and create edits that were impossible to think of, just a few years ago. Learn how to transform your workflow with features that cut your editing process from hours to seconds. Join us for an exclusive session where Unmesh reveals essential Photoshop tricks every professional must know to stay ahead of the game.
In this session, you'll discover how to:
Master cutting-edge Photoshop techniques before they become mainstream.
Optimize your editing workflow with innovative, next-gen tips
Harness the power of Generative AI and other groundbreaking tools
Stay updated with the newest advancements and tricks in photo editing
Short-form video is the key to growth and expressing yourself as a creator on social media in 2024 and beyond. If you want to learn how to capture attention and make your videos binge-worthy, then this is the session for you. Join content creator Tina Lee — who has amassed 1M+ followers across platforms with her short-form videos — to learn how to edit engaging videos using Adobe Premiere Pro. Tina will show you the key tools she uses to capture an audience’s attention and keep it throughout a video.
In this session, you’ll learn how to:
Create an engaging visual hook to reel viewers in
Use a mask to duplicate yourself
Use keyframes to animate your clips
Use Text-Based Editing to edit mini vlogs and speed up your workflow
Use Enhance Speech to level up your dialogues and voiceovers
- Faride Mereb, Book Designer, Art Director, and Researcher, Letra Muerta Inc.
Books are alive! Join Faride Mereb, founder of publishing house Ediciones Letra Muerta, to hear her discuss some book covers and experimental projects she has worked on recently. She’ll teach you about processes and how to focus your ideas. As an added bonus, Faride will share tricks for bringing elements into InDesign and using layers to help boost your skills.
Between the pages, you’ll find:
How to convey visual meaning in your design
Hands-on tricks for hybrid dust jackets, spines, and production
Managing imported files from other Adobe apps
A free cover template
Join Bart Van de Wiele, head of solutions consulting and tech evangelism at Adobe, on a journey to uncover incredible techniques for utilizing Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign together. Find out how this powerhouse tool combination can help you create impressive content while saving time and simplifying workflows. This session will help you discover best practices and get the most out of using the trio of Creative Cloud tools together.
You’ll learn:
Various ways of importing Illustrator art into Photoshop
Why Photoshop layer comps and nesting native file formats are amazing
The hidden power of Creative Cloud Libraries
How to make your workflows more flexible and win valuable time
Choosing the right color involves creativity, precision, and skill. With color boosting brand recognition by 87% and influencing 85% of purchases, how do designers evoke emotion and ensure accuracy? Join fashion designer Bibhu Mohapatra and creative innovator R. John Fidelino to get insights on color strategies and tools from their recent Pantone collaboration. Explore the impact of color on design and branding with top experts.
This session will cover:
Brand recognition: Hear how color enhances brand visibility by 87% and influences 85% of purchasing decisions.
Expert insights: Learn from fashion designer Bibhu Mohapatra and creative innovator R. John Fidelino.
Collaborative tools: Discover techniques from their recent Pantone collaboration.
Color accuracy: Gain strategies to ensure consistency from concept to final product.
Practical guidance: Get tips for both seasoned design professionals and newcomers.
- Erica Gamet, Designer, Trainer, Writer, Content Creator
Just as you need to build a solid foundation for a house, so also do you need to establish a set of strong text styles for an InDesign project. Think of paragraph and character styles as the foundational elements that add clarity and unity and simplify the process of managing text in your document. Join speaker, trainer, and writer Erica Gamet in this session to learn how to solidify your text style strategy, which will enable you to produce outstanding documents smoothly and efficiently.
Topics include:
Creating, naming, and organizing styles for consistent results
Using nested styles to format repetitive text
Automating a style change with each new paragraph
Incorporating text styles into object styles for even faster layout formatting
Setting up styles to use automation features like cross-references and text variables
Note: A basic knowledge of paragraph and character styles is recommended.
Today’s creatives are tasked with more choices than ever before. From selecting the perfect type for your project to deciding which tools and techniques to bring into your process, the decisions seem endless. What if you had a design spirit guide to rely on when that dreaded decision fatigue hits? In this session, you’ll discover how:
To navigate the typographic universe
The right tools and libraries can support your creative decision-making
Emerging technology can simplify your creative process
- David Blatner, President, Adobe Community Expert, CreativePro Network
InDesign is an amazing page layout tool because there’s always more to learn, and the more you know, the more fun it is. Come join InDesign rockstar David Blatner as he reveals some of the world’s best InDesign techniques in this fast-paced, tips-packed session. No matter what level of InDesign user you are, you’re sure to learn something new.
Topics include:
Five essential techniques every InDesign user needs to know
Must-have, free automation scripts to boost your productivity (you already have some of these)
Quick and easy tweaks to enhance your headline and body text typography
Uncovering third-party resources to supercharge your design and production work
Where to download bonus resources for grep templates, styles, and more
- Laura Coyle, Illustrator & Instructor, Adobe Community Expert, Laura Coyle Creative
Repeating patterns are everywhere, from wallpaper to packaging and fabrics. Join Adobe Illustrator expert Laura Coyle to learn how to transform your artwork and illustrations into stunning patterns. You’ll dive into the versatile pattern-making tools in Illustrator and gain the confidence to turn your artistic ideas into eye-catching, seamless patterns.
In this session, you’ll:
Learn how to use Pattern mode to create precise repeats ready for reproduction
Discover quick methods for exporting your finished seamless tile for print on demand
Explore the Repeat feature to brainstorm and develop your designs
Gain tips for getting the most out of generative AI features
Join Chris Hillyer, HP Z Captis product manager, as he hosts a panel with the Adobe Substance 3D team and industry experts to explore how physically based rendering (PBR) capture unlocks creative superpowers by bridging the gap between intention and realization. You’ll see how to effortlessly digitize and integrate materials into 3D workflows for design and collaboration with seamless Adobe Substance 3D Sampler integration.
Do you need to become more efficient when working with InDesign layouts? Join Bart Van de Wiele, head of Solutions Consulting at Adobe, in this session to discover how to speed up your workflow by mastering the features you use every day. You’ll learn how to do your best work by automating text formatting, expertly editing artwork, and taking advantage of InDesign features both old and new.
Become a more productive InDesign user by learning:
How to use GREP expressions to automate your text formatting and cleanup
How to have fun with tables (yes, it’s possible)
Tips on combining Illustrator and Photoshop files with InDesign
The wonders of combining text and object styles
And many more project techniques
- Michael Fugoso, Sr. Design Evangelist for Next Gen Creative Pros, Adobe
If you’ve been in search of inspiration to find new ways to make your illustration work pop and really come to life, this session is for you. Join Adobe Senior Design Evangelist Michael Fugoso as he shares how he uses very basic techniques to add surprising detail, depth, and a wow factor to his illustrations in Illustrator.
In this session, Michael will cover how to:
Add detailed depth to your work with surprisingly simple techniques
Understand and manipulate lighting
Use both core and key tools in Illustrator like Shape Builder
Illustrate in multiple styles (such as flat, hyperrealistic, line)
Bonus: Incorporate Photoshop to achieve specific raster effects
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