Tag Archive for: design

AI on the Move: Unlocking the Potential of AI in Video

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By now, using AI for image generation may feel like yesterday’s news. Buckle up because that same AI power is reshaping the landscape of video design. AI in video offers designers new ways to elevate their creative output while streamlining workflows. Whether you’re working on promotional content, branded videos, motion graphics, or cinematic storytelling, AI offers unprecedented opportunities to automate tasks, refine visuals, and unlock new creative possibilities.

Topics include:

  • AI-powered video creation
  • AI in motion graphics and animation
  • Smart content creation
  • Enhancing video quality with AI
  • AI in collaboration and workflow

All Design is Experience Design

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Whether you’re designing a business card or a billboard, an app or an appliance manual, you’re creating an experience for an audience. Design is, at its core, all about intentionally improving your audience’s experience—making it easier to understand, more quickly digestible and clear. In this session, we’ll look at the power of design and community to communicate and connect, break boundaries, and inspire change.

Ignite CreativePro 2025

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Come join us for dessert, plus a heaping helping of tips, tricks, and fun! Or sign up to present 20 slides in 5 minutes. It’s your opportunity to have five minutes of fame, in the relaxed and friendly confines of an after-hours get-together with your colleagues.

When: Tuesday, June 3, 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Where: Track 2

Who’s Invited: All conference attendees, speakers, sponsors, paparazzi, etc.

Cost: Free for registered attendees!

We’re putting on our annual fun “IGNITE”-style show and need your help! Do you have:

  • An unusual design or production-related technique that you use?
  • A “from the design trenches” anecdote to share — funny or serious?
  • Some hard-won lessons you’ve learned? Or wish your clients would learn…
  • Tips for getting the most out of a conference?
  • An incredibly complex table you created, or special effect, or the world’s best workspace?
  • Advice for designers or computer users or ?
  • Some other pro design topic that you’re passionate about?

Yes? Then take this opportunity to share it with your colleagues in 5 minutes or less! Only 12 spots are available, and it’s first-come first-serve, so don’t wait till the last minute. We’ll confirm via email with our final roster of 12 Ignite presenters and 2 alternates by Friday, May 16. If you’re not sure of a topic yet, but definitely want to do this thing, then fill out the form with a placeholder idea now to save your spot! You can fill it out again later (before May 30) once you’ve decided on a topic.

Rules (for audience members)

  1. Relax, have fun, and enjoy.
  2. Be supportive of your fellow attendees!

Rules (for presenters)

Sign-up for your slot below, but first read the rules:

  1. No prior speaking experience required. Don’t worry—the audience is very supportive. You’re among friends.
  2. Create a series of exactly 20 pages or slides in landscape format, which you will export to PDF and we’ll project it on screen during your talk. The first one’s your opener, the last one is your closer. Email the 20-page PDF to us or bring it with you on a USB Flash drive. Keep your slides simple!
  3. Content: Your topic must be about something related to the field of design or graphic production — tools, projects, tips, rants. It’s okay to be funny, but keep it clean and appropriate. Please don’t use this as a sales presentation or portfolio review. Violators will get “the hook”! If in doubt, ask Khara, your friendly MC, beforehand.
  4. Be prepared to talk about your topic for 5 minutes while we project your slides on the screen.
  5. The slides will auto-advance every 15 seconds! That’s the Ignite rule. And what makes it fun for the audience, too! 20 slides x 15 seconds = 5 minutes.
  6. When your five minutes are up, take a bow, enjoy the applause, and hand the mic back to the MC.

That’s all… nice and simple! Fill out the form below to sign up for fame, fortune, and hilarity. (And did we mention all IGNITE speakers earn a special conference keepsake for their efforts?)

Notes

2025 CreativePro Ignite Sign-up Sheet

Accessible PowerPoint

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If you’re not making your PowerPoint accessible, you’re excluding people from your audience, plain and simple. It doesn’t matter if you are just presenting or exporting to PDF. There are specific accessibility considerations you must use to have an inclusive presentation. This session will explore the built-in accessibility tools, some “hidden features” and the best way to get the most accessible PPT documents into PDF or for presenting to a live audience.

  • Accessibility barriers in PowerPoint
  • Setting the Read Order
  • Writing effective alt-text
  • Using the Accessibility Checker
  • How to handle video and audio content
  • Tables, charts and graphs
  • Exporting to PDF and beyond

Accessible Forms and Tables

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Adobe InDesign is a powerhouse for creating accessible forms and tables, but it can be tricky to get started without some key foundations. Join Dax Castro for a walk through of the basics of creating accessible tables and PDFs with InDesign.

You’ll learn:

  • How and why to define tags when exporting to PDF
  • How and why to set tag order for exported PDF files
  • Why alt text is important and how to include it
  • How and why to specify reading order
  • When to artifact or describe an object

Accessibility in InDesign and Acrobat

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InDesign and Acrobat are powerful tools for creating accessible documents—but to use them successfully, it’s crucial to understand a few basics first. We’ll dive into key features, best practices, and techniques for ensuring your PDFs are universally accessible and compliant with the latest standards.

Key Takeaways:

  • Understanding the structural elements of accessible PDFs
  • Techniques for creating accessible PDFs from various document formats
  • Tools and resources for testing and verifying PDF accessibility

Acrobat Power Tips: Beyond the Basics

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Ready to take your Acrobat skills to the next level? No more fumbling around with basic tools! We’ll take a deep dive into advanced techniques that will help you get more done in less time, all while working smarter with PDFs, including everything from using hidden tools to setting up secure, automated workflows that’ll make your life a whole lot easier.

You’ll walk away knowing how to fine-tune PDFs for any purpose—whether prepping documents for print, sharing interactive presentations, or just keeping your documents organized without going mad. Come for the cool tricks, stay for the PDF mastery.

Topics include:

  • Automate repetitive tasks with Actions and batch processing
  • Learn advanced techniques for securing and protecting your PDFs like a pro
  • Optimize your PDFs for faster performance, without losing quality
  • Discover the secrets of hidden tools and functions
  • Improve your workflows using Acrobat AI Assistant

AI for Designers: The Ultimate How-To Guide

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You know you should be making the most of AI tools, right? But which ones? And how? Amy Balliett shares best practices, techniques, and tools for everything AI-related, from prompting to ideating. You’ll learn to make the most of your creativity with an AI assist.

You’ll discover:

  • Tools to help with every stage of design and creation
  • Using AI to build first drafts to save you time
  • Services that help organize and speed up your work
  • Recommendations for staying on top of the latest developments

Designing for a Neurodiverse Audience

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According to studies, 10–30% of the general population may be considered neurodivergent, so it’s incredibly important for designers to consider this audience! In this session, we’ll explore the importance of designing for neurodiverse audiences and learn how to create inclusive and accessible experiences for neurodivergent individuals and those with diverse cognitive abilities. You’ll also gain insights into neurodivergent experiences and discover practical strategies and best practices for designing content, interfaces, and environments for a neurodivergent audience.

Key Takeaways:

  • Basic concepts related to neurodivergence and the impact on design
  • Techniques for creating user-centered designs that accommodate neurodivergence and diverse cognitive needs
  • Tips for fostering inclusivity and empathy in design processes
  • Strategies for ensuring accessibility for neurodivergent audiences

Digital Accessibility in the Analog World

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Accessibility can extend far beyond our digital devices to include various unexpected media forms, including billboards, board games, and print media. By addressing often-overlooked areas of design, we can highlight opportunities for innovation and inclusivity in spaces that are typically marginalized. You’ll be inspired by insights from diverse industry professionals and innovative examples of accessible design in action.

Topics include:

  • Practical strategies for overcoming common challenges
  • Ideas for expanding accessibility to unexpected places
  • Frequently overlooked design opportunities to expand accessibility