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#ADW21: How to Have Fun Doing Work That Matters
Join us for the sixth annual Austin Design Week!
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Vuka at North Loop 5540 North Lamar Boulevard Austin, TX 78756
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About this event
How to Have Fun Doing Work That Matters
Great Scott! Every brand looks the same and every creative professional feels burnt out. Marty, we’ve got to go back… back to a joyful and sustainable approach to our work. So, how do we build meaningful brands that make the lives of customers, clients, and ourselves better? By practicing these five fundamentals:
- Uncover what makes the brand truly unique.
- Go beyond demographics and go deep with empathy.
- Embrace your expertise and ignorance.
- Sell the work, not your soul.
- Master the art of time travel.
Attendees will leave this talk with actionable tips to improve their creative fulfillment, output, and career.
This workshop is open to anyone, especially juniors who want to build a sustainable creative career and seniors who need to reinvigorate their passion for their job.
Brian Thompson | Creative Director, Ampersand
Brian Thompson is the Creative Director at Ampersand, a full-service, purpose-based branding agency. He is also a co-founder of CreativeMornings/Austin, a free, monthly speaker series. His side hustle is custom laser engraving for events and brands. At home, he's outnumbered by three independent women.
Parking & Transportation:
Limited parking is available onsite. Street parking is available nearby. Be sure to check out our sustainable transportation recommendations. This venue is ADA accessible.
ADW21 Event Information:
The health and safety of our attendees, participants, and greater community is extremely important to us. Please be sure to check out our Health & Safety at ADW21 page for the latest safety updates and policies surrounding in-person events.
You’ll be emailed any additional instructions for how to join the event at least 24-hours prior to the event start time. The information will be sent via Eventbrite so please check your spam if you don't see it in your inbox.
Austin Design Week is committed to a harassment-free event experience for everyone. Our Code of Conduct can be found here. We are also committed to creating an inclusive, accessible space. All virtual events will have automated captioning. If you need additional accommodations, please email us at info@austindesignweek.org as soon as possible to let us know.
For the full Austin Design Week schedule, check out austindesignweek.org.