Create Now Seattle x SDF Mixer
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Welcome to Create Now—an evening of inspirational talks, interactive activations, and laid-back networking with the local creative community. Check in with our team, grab a drink and a bite, and get to know your fellow creatives.
Hear from our Adobe speaker and talented local creatives as they share tools, workflows, and real-world inspiration designed to level up your creative game.
Connect with fellow creatives and chat with our speakers. It’s the perfect time to swap ideas, ask questions, and meet new friends and collaborators.
You’ll head home with fresh inspiration, new connections, and some sweet swag!

Block 41
115 Bell St, Seattle, WA 98121, USA


Design Community Advocate, Adobe
Luke Choice also known as Velvet Spectrum is an Australian digital artist, with more than 20 years of experience in design and animation. He now works at Adobe as a Design Community Advocate, bridging the gap between creators and tools.

Local Creator Showcase
Anjali Viramgama is a Software Engineer and Tech & AI Creator with 500K+ followers. Ranked 5th in the World’s Top Female Tech Creators, she works with brands like OpenAI, Claude, Intel, and Adobe to make tech, AI, and career growth practical and accessible.
She is passionate about empowering others in tech through mentorship, education, and community engagement, regularly speaking at universities and supporting aspiring engineers in building confidence and practical skills.

Local Creator Showcase
Gabriel-Bello Díaz, also known as GÄBO, is a Puerto Rican multidisciplinary artist, designer, educator, and community organizer based in Seattle whose work bridges architecture, digital fabrication, and fine art to explore ancestry, identity, and futurism. With degrees in architectural engineering, sustainability, and robotics, Díaz uses digital fabrication, leatherwork, painting, beading, clay, and immersive technologies to craft pieces that honor cultural narratives, from his Efficio design studio to his Mi Gente series. He has curated fashion shows, founded the AntiSocial editorial, and organized exhibitions and mentorship programs supporting emerging artists, while also teaching and leading arts-focused community programs. His work has been shown at venues including the Seattle Art Museum and Seattle Waterfront, and he continues to blend tradition with innovation to uplift cultural memory and care through art.

Sr. Community Events Manager
Meghan works at the intersection of marketing, design, and technology —with a focus on building and nurturing communities. In her nearly 10 years at Adobe, she's connected with thousands of creatives through hundreds of events, placed design speakers at everything from small meetups to conference stages, developed and executed large-scale installations at Adobe MAX, led internal and external campaigns, and played a key role in the launch of Adobe Fonts.

Events Logistics Coordinator
Madison is a detail driven Event Coordinator for Adobe, crafting visions into unforgettable moments that spark connection and enthusiasm. With her eye for detail and passion of creativity, she brings every event to life with purpose and personality. Madison is dedicated to creating a smooth and engaging event.
This month’s featured artist:
David Milan is an independent artist, illustrator and designer whose visual work includes typography, lettering and illustrations.