Adobe Creative Café x Capilano University IDEA School of Design – Free Creative Networking Event | March 20
Step into the Future of Design!
Are you a student, recent grad, or emerging creative eager to break into the design industry? This is your chance to connect with top industry professionals, gain valuable insights, and take your creative career to the next level!
Join us for Adobe Creative Café x Capilano University IDEA School of Design, an exclusive FREE event tailored for the next generation of designers. Expect an inspiring evening filled with networking, expert-led discussions, portfolio reviews, and creative opportunities—all designed to help you land your dream job.
Whether you're looking for career guidance, feedback on your work, or simply a community of like-minded creatives, this is where it all begins. Spots are limited, so RSVP now and get ready to fuel your creative journey!
Date & Time
March 20th, 2025
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Venue
Capilano University Lonsdale
125 Victory Ship Way, Suite # 250
North Vancouver, BC V7L 0G5
*Venue is Accessible*
About the event
A FREE event for the new generation of designers. Open to all students, recent grads and young creators! Enjoy an evening of networking, light bites, drinks, swag, portfolio reviews, and more.
An evening event to connect a new generation of graphic designers with industry leaders. This is a free event - no fee to attend! Please note that our event has limited capacity, so kindly RSVP only if you plan to attend. We can't wait to see you there!
By attending this event, you consent to the use of your likeness in photographs and videos for promotional and documentation purposes.
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Agenda
5:00 PM Doors open
Pre-presentation & Portfolio reviews in Breakout rooms
6:00 PM Presentation
Join us for a panel discussion! | How to land your dream Job
6:45 PM Networking
Mingle & Portfolio Reviews in Breakout Rooms
8:00 PM Event Wrap
Presenters
Paul Trani, Principal Worldwide Creative Cloud Evangelist
Paul Trani is a Principal Worldwide Creative Cloud Evangelist at Adobe. As a 25 year veteran of the design community is passionate about empowering designers to create compelling content using their creativity and new technology.
Chelsea Bell Eady, Design Educator, Strategist, & Inclusive Design Advocate
Chelsea Bell Eady is a design educator, strategist, and inclusive design advocate with over two decades of experience in the design and technology industry. As an Instructor and Co-Coordinator of the Bachelor of Design program at Capilano University’s IDEA School of Design, she integrates professional practice with human-centered design, fostering accessibility, equity, and co-creation in education.
Beyond education, Chelsea leads a consultancy specializing in narrative-driven, inclusive design solutions across digital, print, and product design. Her work emphasizes collaboration, storytelling, and the power of design to drive meaningful social change.
