Spark Events
Tuesday: February 25, 2014
MEMBERS ONLY EVENT Spark Speak: Mark O'Brien of Newfangled
Spark members: We present a unique opportunity to learn from Mark O'Brien in an intimate setting.
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Monday: January 13, 2014
Spark Speak: Emily Cohen on Effective Client Management
Start the new year off right with invaluable tools and tips from veteran design business consultant Emily Cohen.
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Wednesday: December 18, 2013
Spark Social - Holiday Networking Mixer
Do not miss this unique networking event! Creative professionals enjoy open bar, free headshots and more!
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Tuesday: November 12, 2013
Spark Roundtable: The Design Studio of 2013
Come join us for a roundtable discussion on the issues that matter most and the best practices for building the design firm of the future.
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Tuesday: October 8, 2013
Spark Speak: Write Your Way to Success
Leila Zogby will discuss tips and techniques that will help develop a simple process to make all your writing tasks easier and more persuasive.
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Tuesday: September 17, 2013
Spark Studio Lecture Series - Spoon + Fork
Join us for our Spark Studio event with Chez Bryan Ong and Pritsana Kootint-Hadiatmodjo as they share their insights on running a successful design studio.
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Thursday: August 1, 2013
Tour of Six Things: Sagmeister & Walsh at...
Sign-up to be added to our waitlist. Join us for a private tour of the exhibit. Tickets are extremely limited!
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Tuesday: July 16, 2013
Spark Social: Rooftop Cocktails at VU Bar
Join us for networking, rooftop cocktails, and a great view of the Empire State Building at VU Bar!
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Tuesday: June 11, 2013
Spark Workshop: Public Speaking for Design Business Owners
In this interactive workshop, learn how to communicate more effectively and have the opportunity to work on your public speaking skills in a small group setting.
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Wednesday: May 15, 2013
Spark Special: Best Made Company A part of NYCxDesign Week
Join us for a conversation with Peter Buchanan-Smith, who transitioned from a design studio owner to a product developer and owner of Best Made Company.
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Monday: May 13, 2013
Spark Speak: Emily Cohen on Qualifying Clients - A part of NYCxDesign Week
Come to hear Emily Cohen discuss the tips and tools for getting the leads you want.
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Tuesday: April 16, 2013
Spark Speak: Demystifying the Brand Strategy Process with Alina Wheeler
Join us for a special 1-hour midday lecture with brand consultant Alina Wheeler and learn how her brand strategy process can be utilized for your clients.
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Monday: April 15, 2013
Spark Marketing Group Forming
Join a group of your Spark peers and meet every two weeks for a 1-hour conference call to review, explore and critique your marketing efforts.
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Tuesday: March 12, 2013
Spark Studio Lecture Series - Alexander Isley
Join us for our Spark Studio event with Alexander Isley as he shares his insights on running his design. Particular emphasis will be placed on his business practices, like building client relationships.
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Tuesday: February 5, 2013
Spark Roundtable - Pricing Strategy
How does your pricing measure up against others? Clients interviewing several firms see how designers structure their pricing, yet designers rarely discuss this subject with each other.
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Tuesday: January 15, 2013
Spark Speak - Productivity Apps to Streamline Your Business
Kick off the new year by learning about the best new software to streamline your design business with Ivan Drucker of Ivan Expert.
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Tuesday: December 4, 2012
Spark Social - Eighth Annual Holiday Networking Party
Bring yourself, your business cards, and the vendors you love to our eighth annual festive holiday networking event!
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Tuesday: November 13, 2012
Spark Roundtable – How Does Your Site Measure...
A design studio’s website needs to be in top form to be able to attract and retain visitors.
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Tuesday: October 9, 2012
Alternative Compensation for Design
There are many alternate forms of compensation to consider including royalties, equity shares, delayed payments, sponsorship, and goods. We'll discuss how to best structure these deals.
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Tuesday: September 11, 2012
Spark Studio Lecture Series – Paul Carlos of Pure + Applied
Paul Carlos will share his insights on running his design studio. Particular emphasis will be placed on his business practices and achieving a work/life balance.
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