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Friday and Saturday,
April 4th and 5th, 2008
Kean University of New Jersey, Union, NJ
The Thinking Creatively Conference is a two-day event created to bring together the best and brightest art directors and designers and all sorts of experimental, innovative thinkers – for the purpose of providing an exceptional (and local!) multi-level opportunity for intellectual nourishment, refreshment, and networking. The conference reinforces the relevance of what creative people do best-imagining possibilities and creating them!
The roster of presentations and breakout sessions includes national and internationally recognized professionals in the field of design: advertising, promotional, marketing, corporate communications, pharmaceutical, publishing, interior design, typography, and areas of experimental creative thinking.
Thinking Creatively is co-sponsored by Kean University as an event of the Design Center at Kean University, and the Art Directors Club of New Jersey.
Both the ADCNJ, The Design Center at Kean University are non-profit organizations.
WHAT to expect
Captivating speakers, invigorating presentations, informative discussion, exhilarating workshops, and enjoyable networking encounters.
WHERE is the conference
Kean University, Union, NJ / In the Kean University Center (mid-campus).
See PDF map included on the Directions page of this website.
HOW the conference works
Friday morning, April 4th.
Reception and Registration: A hub of social activity in the Atrium of Kean’s University Center where you will find:
- Registration check-in for the conference.
- Coffee. A chance to sip your java and chat.
- Exhibition: It’s About Type
Friday late morning and afternoon, attendees gather into groups of approximately 50 for breakout sessions-small group presentations in Kean University Center conference rooms.
4:30pm - 5:30pm NETWORKING in Kean Hall
Sponsored by Smith Design
Main Stage:
Richard Wilde
The Guru of Graphic Design Thinking
Continuing Saturday morning, April 5th.
Registration in the Atrium at the Kean University Center.
9:00am - 10:00am BREAKFAST NETWORKING
Sponsored by The Design Center at Kean University
8:30am - 10:00am ADCNJ FACULTY FORUM
Saturday morning main stage presentation is followed by:
Saturday late morning and afternoon, attendees gather into groups of approximately 50 for breakout sessions-small group presentations in Kean University Center conference rooms.
Saturday afternoon: Endnote main stage presentation by Kevin Swanepoel, President, The One Club |