Step away from your screens in this hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to turn sheets of paper, napkins, newspapers, playing cards, and more into clever puzzles, addictive toys, and delightful magic tricks that spark conversation and connection.

This is a lively, approachable session ideal for professional development, creative warm-ups, and team collaboration—no special skills required. You’ll discover simple creations to break the ice with colleagues, entertain kids, and even score free drinks at the bar.

You’ll learn:

• Turn a cocktail napkin into a rose
• Create a newspaper tree that reaches the ceiling
• Turn a playing card inside out
• Add color to a black-and-white drawing with a single snap
• And more “impossibilities”

When your files are scattered, productivity takes a hit. This session shows why understanding Adobe Bridge matters—and how it can simplify the way you work with creative assets.

In this hands-on workshop, Melissa Piccone introduces Bridge as a visual command center for your files. You’ll see how it helps you stay organized, move faster, and maintain clarity across complex projects. The emphasis is on practical efficiency: reducing friction, minimizing context switching, and building confidence managing real-world file collections.

Leave with a clear understanding of what Bridge does, how it fits into Creative Cloud workflows, and why it’s a tool every creative professional should understand.

Topics include:

• See, filter, and sort files across multiple folders at once
• Organize faster with a two-window Bridge workflow
• Batch rename, convert, and process files with confidence
• Collect and manage InDesign-linked assets using Bridge

Join Nigel French and Theresa Jackson for a live portfolio critique of attendee work. In this interactive session, selected pieces will be reviewed and discussed with practical, constructive feedback you can apply immediately.

Expect thoughtful insights on design decisions, visual communication, and presentation choices, along with broader takeaways that will benefit everyone watching. Whether your work is reviewed directly or you’re learning from others’ examples, you’ll gain a sharper perspective on how portfolios are seen and evaluated by experienced creative professionals.

Why participate?

This is your chance to share something you’ve created with people who get it—people who know the challenges, the constraints, and the decisions behind the work. You’ll hear how others see your work, what’s landing, and where you could push it further.

• Present your work in a supportive, judgment-free space
• Receive feedback from Nigel, Theresa, and your peers
• See how others approach similar challenges
• Leave with ideas you can apply right away

CreativePro is built on connection—this is one of the best ways to experience it.

What should you submit?

Bring real work you’re proud of, or still figuring out.

We’re looking for a mix of projects, including: brand identity, packaging design, marketing campaigns, logo design, presentations, or publications and book design.

Have something else? Submit it. Variety makes this session stronger.

How to prepare your submission

Keep it simple. Focus on showing your thinking and results.

• Submit a PDF or MP4s only.
• Use landscape format for PDFs (best for screen viewing).
• Include as many pages or images as needed—no strict limits.
• Upload video as separate MP4 files (optional).

How to submit

• Fill out the submission form
• Upload your files using the provided Dropbox link
• Deadline: Monday, June 23th, 2026

What happens next

• A limited number of portfolios will be selected
• You’ll be notified by June 26th, 2026 if your work is chosen

If selected:

• Plan for a 3-minute presentation of your work.
• Nigel and Theresa will lead the critique and the audience will join in with additional feedback.

Don’t overthink it. Submit something real. This is about learning, sharing, and getting better together.

Submit Your Portfolio Now!