MARCH 9-13 — FREE VIRTUAL SUMMIT
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ABOUT THE SUMMIT
Join industry leaders and graphic design pros who are shaping the future of print and packaging.
Join us for a deep dive into the world of print and packaging design! This FREE virtual event is built for creatives who want to level up their skills, make meaningful connections, and push the boundaries of print.
Whether you’re part of a team or working solo, this summit is all about collaboration, inspiration, and taking your craft to the next level. Let’s bring big ideas to life, together.
LEARN FROM PRINT INDUSTRY PROS
LOOK WHO'S TALKIN'
MARCH 9–13 | WEEK 1
Hybrid Design
Dora Drimalas
Co-Founder
Curiosity, Craft, and Permanence: The Joy of Making Real Things
Hybrid Design
Caleb Kozlowski
Creative Director
Curiosity, Craft, and Permanence: The Joy of Making Real Things
Valerie Hawks
Director of Sustainability
Interact Brands
Designing Sustainably: There Is No Perfect Package
Rachel Latkolik
Executive Creative Director
Crew Marketing Partners
How Restraint Builds Trust in Packaging Design
Clay Andrews
Owner
Clay Andrews Studio
Designing for Rarity: Behind Lark Distillery’s Wilderness Collection
Mike Nicholls
Founder/Creative Director
Umber
The Art of Layout Design
Chloe Cordover
Project / Marketing Manager
The Dieline
Discovering Trends Before They’re Over
Gabi Gonzalez
Founder/Design Director
The Design Cohort
3 Ways to Get Your Design Career Unstuck
Scodix
April Lytle
Global Brand Innovation Manager
The Scodix Edge: Transforming Design Into An Experience
Nick Longo
Owner/Designer
Longo Designs
Future-Focused: Packaging for the Long Game
Julia Marsh
CEO/Co-Founder
Sway
Seaweed vs. Plastic: Designing with Materials that Heal the Planet
Daniel Ellrich
Creative Director
Daniel Ellrich Design
The Non-Traditional Journey from Designer to Creative Director and Everything in Between
Lianne Cawley
Creative Director/Designer
Chapter 35
How Print Can Sustain Creative Businesses Through Unstable Seasons
Maria Nowicka
Founder + Lead Designer
TikTok-Ready Packaging Design: 5 Print Rules for the Camera Era
Dave Clayton
Designer + Educator
Including AI in Your InDesign Workflow (Without Losing Your Soul)
Olberding Brand Family
Beth Triantos
Brand Director
From Words to Wow: Translating Client Ideas to Shelf-Ready Designs
Olberding Brand Family
Chris Gajus
Creative Director
From Words to Wow: Translating Client Ideas to Shelf-Ready Designs
Eva A.
Senior Graphic Designer
Creative Meets Production: The Retail-Ready Design Blueprint
Ewan Leckie
Owner/Designer
My Creative
Le terroir: Building a Brand From the Ground Up
Hannah Browne
Co-founder/Creative Director
FEELS
So You Want to Start a Zine? Let’s Talk
Deborah Corn
Print Media Centr
3 Ways to Keep Your Creative Vision Intact Before it Goes on Press
Laura Jane Boast
Founder/Creative Director
Conscious Made
Coming soon...
Newspaper Club
CMO
Kaye Symington
Creativity and Newsprint!
Allison Henry Aver
Principal + Executive Creative Director
Letter A
Premium Packaging Principles: From Shelf to Selfie
Stephanie Harrington
Creative Director
Design Refinery
Designing Packaging Systems for Scale and Longevity
Dave Hopkins
SUMMIT HOST
Instructor
Print Production Expert
Gabby Denizot
SUMMIT HOST
Instructor
Graphic Designer
*Speakers subject to change.
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MARCH 16–20 | WEEK 2
Get exclusive workshops, printed posters, presentation replays, and designer resources...
Concept to Press: Creating Production-Ready Design for Creative Teams
with Valerie Hawks—Interact Brands
March 17 | 10am PST
From Broke to Broker: How to Broker Print and Make More Money
with Brad Stoneking—Piedmont Brand Co.
March 19 | 9am PST
Next Level Design Leadership Career Guideance
with Gabi Gonzalez—The Design Cohort
March 20 | 1pm PST
Design For Digital Embellishment: Varnish, Foils, Films
with April Lytle—Global Brand Innovation Manager
March 17-19 | 1pm PST
5 Strategic Decisions That Shape How Printed Matter is Received
with Megan Schertler—In Real Life Media
March 16 | 12pm PST
Managing Colors For Design Teams
with Kristen Olberding—Olberding Brand Family
March 20 | 10am PST
*Speakers subject to change.
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2026 Summit Presentation Replays
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PRESENTATION THEMES
Explore the world of print + packaging.
Whether you want to sharpen your skills, boost your income, or just geek out over incredible print design, we’ve got you covered. Join us, soak up the knowledge, and walk away ready to create your best work yet. Let’s make some print magic happen!
LEARN ABOUT
Packaging
Learn from experts as they guide you through practical lessons and case studies on mastering packaging design from concept to consumer-ready product.
LEARN ABOUT
Wine + Spirit Labels
Dive into Label Design Day to discover the secrets behind crafting standout labels for wine, spirits, and beer.
LEARN ABOUT
Traditional Print
A day packed with the fine art of print, from crafting stunning books to intricate trading cards, all aimed at enhancing your designs and adding value for your clients.
LEARN ABOUT
Future of Print
Get a glimpse into the next wave of printing innovations, focusing on sustainable technologies and luxury design trends that are shaping the industry.
LEARN ABOUT
Design Career Building
Learn to build your design business with print brokering, mastering essential design tools, improving your processes, and growing sales stress-free.
get better at print design, make more money, and enjoy cool projects. We have everything you need. Join us, learn a lot, and leave ready to do some of your best work ever.
HERE'S WHY
3 REASONS TO JOIN US
Learn new skills.
Discover exciting tips and tricks from industry pros that will grow your confidence and help make your print design process faster and easier.
Grow your income.
Make more money in your business using print and packaging design. Plus tackle self-doubt with strategies that help you get paid more.
Get inspired.
Hear stories and case studies from designers already creating amazing print and packaging to see how new technologies can elevate your design.
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