Design Fest 2025 | Works In Progress

AIGA Maine

An evening of short, inspiring micro-talks about creativity, design, and the real ways they shape careers, products, and teams.

300 Fore St

AIGA Maine Design Fest 2025

A week of creative engagement and making connections. Uniting designers, both new and seasoned, with the community to explore the essential role of design in our lives.

Kicking off Maine Design Fest on First Friday!An evening of short, inspiring micro-talks about creativity, design, and the real ways they shape careers, products, and teams.Works in Progress is a creative-high-energy speaker series featuring 6–8 lightning talks from designers, makers, and creative leaders. Each speaker has just 10-15 minutes to dive into a big idea: a personal story, a wild project, a creative breakthrough, or a design lesson that affected their trajectory.Whether it’s a quick work share, a topic deep-dive, or a behind-the-scenes look at someone’s path — every talk is meant to spark inspiration, start conversations, and remind us that we’re all works in progress.What to Expect:<ul><li>6–8 dynamic speakers from across the creative and tech worlds</li><li>Quick, engaging 10-minute presentations</li><li>Topics that range from personal journeys to project breakdowns</li><li>Food, drinks, and mingling before and after the talks</li><li>A great crowd of designers, technologists, students, and curious minds</li></ul>Confirmed Speakers:<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-keiley-6816012/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/allison-keiley-6816012/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Allison Keiley</a> - Creative Consultant - former Partner @ Rare Volume</li><li><a href="https://www.nickdupey.com/" title="https://www.nickdupey.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Nick Dupey </a>- Creative Consultant - former Managing Director @ Ideo</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenfoord/" title="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ellenfoord/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ellen Foord</a> - Chief Creative Officer - City of Boston, office of Mayor Michelle Wu</li><li><a href="https://www.jrschmidt.com/" title="https://www.jrschmidt.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">J.R. Schmidt</a> - Motion Designer - Google Creative Lab</li></ul>

🤝 Part of <a href="https://mainedesignfest.com/" title="https://mainedesignfest.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">AIGA Maine Design Fest 2025</a>, a weeklong celebration of creativity and connection across Maine. Hosted by The Foundry in partnership with <a href="https://www.maine.edu/transforms/maine-center/" title="https://www.maine.edu/transforms/maine-center/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">The Maine Center</a>. Sponsored by <a href="https://blackmath.com/" title="https://blackmath.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Black Math</a>.

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