Founder, Carlos Cabrera, will explore the importance of diversity in tabletop games
4pm
Learn how Something Clever Games puts ethics first in their business
5pm
HELP US KICK OFF IDW25 WITH FOOD, DRINKS, DOOR PRIZES and live screen printing from the wandering press!
HI & MIGHTY COCKTAILS POP-UP & TASTINGS
6pm
6pm
HELP US KICK OFF IDW25 WITH FOOD, DRINKS, AND PRIZES!
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Join us for an exclusive evening of networking, creativity, and celebration as we toast to the start of an inspiring week. This VIP-exclusive event will feature complimentary drinks, delicious bites, and a chance to connect with design leaders, speakers, and fellow creatives. Don’t miss this opportunity to set the tone for an unforgettable week of design and innovation!
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connect with FELLOW women in design & EXPLORE THE LEGACY of women's CULTURAL & PROFESSIONAL organizations
SPEAKER: AMANDA MEDLEN, IDO INCORPORATED
8:30am
Exploring Identity, Creativity, and Allyship
PANELISTS: Lí Bretón AND MORE COMING SOON!
6pm
6pm
HELP US KICK OFF IDW25 WITH FOOD, DRINKS, AND PRIZES!
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EVENT DESCRIPTION
Join us for an exclusive evening of networking, creativity, and celebration as we toast to the start of an inspiring week. This VIP-exclusive event will feature complimentary drinks, delicious bites, and a chance to connect with design leaders, speakers, and fellow creatives. Don’t miss this opportunity to set the tone for an unforgettable week of design and innovation!
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GET A BEHIND-THE-SCENES LOOK AT PATTERN'S DYNAMIC STUDIO
8:30am
Learn more about THREAD & shop curated home goods
8:30am
Discover the world of Food Design & the new degree offered by Elisava School of Design and Engineering in Barcelona
9:30am
Fostering Connection through Innovation with ColorChase
HOSTS: ARIANNA CRUZ & EMILY KRAWZAK
12pm
Revamp, Repurpose, Reimagine: A Hands-On Upcycling Workshop
4pm
Beyond the Boundaries: Crafting Identity in a World of Expectations
SPEAKER: PATRICK ARMSTRONG
6pm
6pm
HELP US KICK OFF IDW25 WITH FOOD, DRINKS, AND PRIZES!
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EVENT DESCRIPTION
Join us for an exclusive evening of networking, creativity, and celebration as we toast to the start of an inspiring week. This VIP-exclusive event will feature complimentary drinks, delicious bites, and a chance to connect with design leaders, speakers, and fellow creatives. Don’t miss this opportunity to set the tone for an unforgettable week of design and innovation!
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Sip coffee & get inspired on a guided art tour
8:30am
Connect over coffee and explore the Carmel Arts & Design District
HOSt: anne o'brien (indyspired & create what you crave)
8:30am
Join FORK to discover how color goes beyond visual perception in the world of Food Design
9:30am
THE ART OF THE BRAND AUDIENCE WORKSHOP
HOSTS: BRIAN THIBODEAU & ZACH KREINBRINK
12pm
A PRACTICAL DESIGN COMP WHERE YOU CAN COMPETE FOR REAL-LIFE CLIENTS
6pm
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6:30pm
6pm
HELP US KICK OFF IDW25 WITH FOOD, DRINKS, AND PRIZES!
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EVENT DESCRIPTION
Join us for an exclusive evening of networking, creativity, and celebration as we toast to the start of an inspiring week. This VIP-exclusive event will feature complimentary drinks, delicious bites, and a chance to connect with design leaders, speakers, and fellow creatives. Don’t miss this opportunity to set the tone for an unforgettable week of design and innovation!
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Tom Britt (Founder + CEO, Towne Post Network)
TBD
Jordan Ryan (City County Archivist, City of Indianapolis)
TBD
Jon Racek (Professor, IU Bloomington)
TBD
NICK ABSTRACT
1:15pm
Building Impactful Brands in a Changing World
2:45pm
Design Director, Puma Basketball & Owner, Freeman Plat
TBD
DANIEL SWARTZ (LETTERPRESS
DESIGNER + PRINTER, HOOSIER TYPE CO)
TBD
6pm
HELP US KICK OFF IDW25 WITH FOOD, DRINKS, AND PRIZES!
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EVENT DESCRIPTION
Join us for an exclusive evening of networking, creativity, and celebration as we toast to the start of an inspiring week. This VIP-exclusive event will feature complimentary drinks, delicious bites, and a chance to connect with design leaders, speakers, and fellow creatives. Don’t miss this opportunity to set the tone for an unforgettable week of design and innovation!
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Mental Health Strategies for Thriving Creatives
HOST: MEG HOVIOUS & HERE*
10am
HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS TO LEARN NEW SKILLS & SPARK CREATIVITY
12pm
Where Game Design Meets Creativity: Connect, Learn, and Play!
6pm
6pm
HELP US KICK OFF IDW25 WITH FOOD, DRINKS, AND PRIZES!
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EVENT DESCRIPTION
Join us for an exclusive evening of networking, creativity, and celebration as we toast to the start of an inspiring week. This VIP-exclusive event will feature complimentary drinks, delicious bites, and a chance to connect with design leaders, speakers, and fellow creatives. Don’t miss this opportunity to set the tone for an unforgettable week of design and innovation!
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celebrating the spectrum of indianapolis design
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