November 1st
6-10pm
Abstract collage of a human face with colorful layered elements, including a brain illustration, a yellow mask, and close-up images of eyes and mouth, in a pop art style.

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A series about graphic design.

Spotlighting graphic designers, this collaboration empowers all to advance their brand-building skills.

Five colorful Apple iMac G3 computers arranged in a circular pattern, with the text 'Yum.' below and 'Think different.' at the bottom.
An old Windows Internet Wizard setup screen with a globe, a computer icon, and options for Help, Next, Back, and Cancel.
A rainbow coming out of an old desktop computer monitor, with a blue sky and clouds in the background.
A vintage computer graphics magazine cover featuring a humorous surreal scene with an old Apple computer acting as an ice floe in icy water. The computer screen displays a rainbow with graphics, including a unicorn, a penguin, and a flying ladybug. Above, the text reads "COMPUTER GRAPHICS" in rainbow-colored letters. The image includes various animated and cartoon-style animals and objects interacting in an icy landscape.

Harvey B. Gantt Museum 

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Panel Discussions

Breakout Sessions

Workshops

Networking

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The Geniuses

  • Pee Sheff, Studio Wellmade Founder

    Pee Sheff

    Owner, Founder of Wellmade

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  • A woman with long curly black hair wearing a white turtleneck and black overalls, accessorized with jewelry, smiling and posing against a purple background.

    Dominique Prescott

    Owner, Founder of DAP Designz

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  • A young man with a cap, hoodie, and jacket standing against a brick wall in black and white.

    Fart.PDF

    Multi-Disciplinary Designer

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  • Two young people standing inside a record store, surrounded by vinyl records and music posters.

    Sam Hoggs & Jasmine Alston

    Founders of The BLK Originals™

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  • Black and white portrait of a young man with short hair, a trimmed beard, wearing a hoodie, looking directly at the camera. KJ Studio Wellmade

    KJ Campbell

    Apparel & Footwear Designer

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  • A man wearing a black cap with a white 'W+' logo, glasses, sleeve tattoos, and ripped jeans, is sitting on a patterned stone bench outdoors, reading a large book or magazine titled 'Brooklyn: The Collective Memory.'

    Shane Farrow

    Owner, Founder of Wescott

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EVENT

EVENT

SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE

FRIDAY NOV 1, 2024

6:00 PM

Arrival + Cocktail Hour
6:00 PM - 6:30 PM • GRAND LOBBY

Printed advertisement featuring a vintage Apple Macintosh computer with the text "Sorry, no beige." above it and "Think different." below. The ad emphasizes the computer's distinctive design and color, contrasting with traditional beige computers. 
6:30 PM

Opening Remarks
6:30 PM - 6:45 PM • GRAND LOBBY

Keynote Address
6:45 PM - 7:00 PM • GRAND LOBBY

7:00 PM

Interactive Discussion • The Future of Graphic Design in Brand Building
7:00 PM - 7:45 PM • GRAND LOBBY

8:00 PM

Genius Session • Big Brand Blueprint: Get Bigger Clients
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM • PERFORMANCE SUITE

Genius Session • Clothing + Community
8:00 PM - 8:45 PM • DIGITAL ARTS STUDIO

A computer desktop screen displaying open programs including Windows Media Player and a right-click menu with options for choosing personal qualities and motivations. 
9:00 PM

Raffle + Announcements
9:00 PM - 9:15 PM • GRAND LOBBY

Closing Remarks • Wellmade
9:30 PM • GRAND LOBBY

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