Create Now Seattle x SDF Mixer

Name: Create Now Seattle x SDF Mixer
Start: 2026-08-20T00:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-08-20T03:00:00.000Z
Location: Block 41

August 19, 2026 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM PDT

Adobe is headed to Seattle

Join the Seattle creative community for creative inspiration, practical learning with Adobe experts, and real connection during Seattle Design Festival.

Create Now is an evening designed for you to gain new skills, fresh ideas, and confidence using the latest updates across Photoshop, Illustrator, Firefly, and more. Adobe pros will walk through real-world workflows, smart shortcuts, and practical ways to integrate AI as a creative assist—so you can move faster without sacrificing your personal style or creative control. You'll also hear from talented local creatives as they share their inspirations, process, and standout projects!

Connect with fellow creators to exchange ideas, build your network and be inspired by your local creative community. This event is open to creators of all levels and aims to support your creative growth! Enjoy complimentary bites and drinks, meaningful conversations, and a chance to win a free Creative Cloud membership. This free event has limited capacity, so only RSVP if you plan to attend.

By attending this event, you consent to the use of your likeness in photographs and videos for promotional and documentation purposes.

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Agenda

5:30 PM

Get Settled

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.

6:15 PM

Get Inspired

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.

7:15 PM

Get Connected

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.

8:00 PM

Get Going

You’ll head home with fresh inspiration, new connections, and some sweet swag!

VENUE

Block 41

115 Bell St, Seattle, WA 98121, USA

Presenters

Design Community Advocate, Adobe

Luke Choice

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.

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Host

Sr. Community Events Manager

Meghan Arnold

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 Laurence

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.

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Introducing Do What You Love.

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