SAIC Create Now
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Thank you to those who joined us. Below, you’ll find resources shared during the event, and we look forward to seeing you the next time we are in town!
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
10:30 PM
Doors Open
Check-in, refreshments, product demo station, swag, photo booth, and networking. We will have Career Advice table with a group of local professionals.
11:15 PM
Presentation by Adobe and Local Creator Showcase
Adobe will be showing off some of the newest features in Photoshop, Illustrator, Adobe Express, and Firefly, followed by a presentation by local creatives.
12:15 AM
Networking
After the presentation, enjoy continued networking.
VENUE
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
112 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
Presenters
Lettering Artist and Brand Strategist
Chelsie Tamms
I’m a lettering artist and brand strategist with 10+ years of experience doing what I love most: creating art to uplift and inspire my community. From custom branding projects to courses and wholesale products, I offer a range of services to help you grow and thrive in the creative world. My clients are small business owners, artists, non-profits, local businesses, and retailers who believe in the power and effect of art. Every project, every course, and every piece of merchandise I design is crafted with thought and intention.
Design Evangelist and Community Advocate
Kelsey Slay
Kelsey Slay is a graphic designer, content creator, and an Adobe Design Evangelist residing in Tennessee. With her love and passion for art and design, Kelsey aims to empower the next generation of creatives through social media and aid them in starting their own creative journey.
Creative Director
Rietje Becker
Rietje (pronounced re-cha) Becker is an accomplished designer, creative director, and type enthusiast. She specializes in corporate identity and packaging design and has worked with a variety of internationally recognized brands, such as the 9/11 Memorial, Mondelez, DIAGEO, CVS, Hershey's, Kraft Heinz, Colgate-Palmolive, and The Hershey Company. Before joining Soulsight, Rietje worked at Landor, Interbrand, Sterling Brands and Dragon Rouge. When not at work, Rietje is a contributor for Brand New – a blog for opinions on corporate and identity work, published by Under Consideration. She has also taught as an adjunct professor in FIT's Packaging Design department. Rietje enjoys spending time with her kids and bird watching, (but not at the same time).
Host
Senior Marketing Manager, Adobe Community
Liz Schmidt
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