Create Now Cincinnati
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Adobe Creative Apprenticeship
The Adobe Creative Apprenticeship connects aspiring creatives with top industry workplaces for real-world experience. Find out how you can get involved, whether you’re starting out or looking to give back.
Adobe Insiders
The Adobe Insiders Community is where passionate creators shape the future of Adobe products by sharing feedback, sparking ideas, and building together. Join our community to engage directly with our product teams and share your ideas.
Adobe Live
Want to learn more about Adobe’s tools? Check out live-streamed and on-demand content from professional artists, designers, photographers, illustrators, motion designers, and other creatives.
Design Create Now Resource Page
Attached you'll find most of the products and features mentioned at Design Create Now. It does not cover features in the Photography or Video category.
Agenda
9:30 PM
Doors Open
Check-in, refreshments, and networking.
10:15 PM
Presentation by Adobe and Local Creator Showcase
Adobe will show off some of the newest features in Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Express, and Firefly, followed by a short presentation from a local creative.
11:15 PM
Networking
After the presentation, enjoy continued networking.
12:30 AM
Event Wraps
Presenters
Principal Dir., Creative 3D Evangelist & Community Advocate
Wes McDermott
Wes is an artist who skillfully balances technical knowledge with artistic creativity. As a Creative 3D Evangelist & Community Advocate at Adobe, he is widely recognized as an expert teacher, sharing tutorials and tips through his YouTube and social media channels. Wes has also authored several books, including The PBR Guide: A Handbook for Physically Based Rendering, Real World Modo, and Creating 3D Game Art for the iPhone with Unity.
Speakers
Brand and Content Strategy Specialist
Chelsea Carter
Chelsea Carter is a Cincinnati-based entrepreneur and co-founder of Vertiq Marketing. She’s worked with 5+ professional sports teams, blending strategy, culture, and community to elevate brands. With expertise in marketing, events, and partnerships, Chelsea creates impactful experiences that connect people, spark growth, and leave a lasting mark.
Creative Art Director/Designer/Illustrator/Animator
Jason Snell
I bring the creative thunder with more than 20 years of experience in brand design, marketing and entertainment. I have worked with major brands including Amazon, Cincinnati Bengals, ESPN, Heineken, MTN Dew, Peacock, Run DMC and Taco Bell. Utilizing design, illustration, motion and music, I create experiences through craft & storytelling. My goal is to help people creatively problem solve, increase awareness, and create wonderful work in our communities that inspire and excite.
Host
Sr. Marketing Manager
Liz Schmidt
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