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Past Spark Events

Tuesday: January 23, 2024 Spark Mastermind

We are excited to host our first Spark Mastermind event, to help you grow your business with personal advice and expert problem-solving from other design business owners.

Tuesday: December 12, 2023 Spark Holiday Party

Join us for our annual Spark holiday party – an in-person gathering in Manhattan with casual networking, good food, and great beverages.

Wednesday: November 22, 2023 POWER LUNCH: NOVEMBER

Held on the fourth Wednesday of each month, our Power Lunches are an opportunity to openly discuss how to run a design business, and learn solutions direct from successful design business owners in

Friday: November 17, 2023 Let's Get Real: From Jealousy to Empowerment by...

We all experience gnarly feelings like envy, resistance, comparison, impostor syndrome and other limiting beliefs. Many of us have gone through shattering burnouts.

Wednesday: October 25, 2023 Power Lunch: AI

This month, in conjunction with our AI 101 event, we'll be talking further abo

Tuesday: October 24, 2023 AI 101: What It Is, Who It Is For, and How It Can Help Your Design Business

AI (Artificial Intelligence) has become the buzzword of the year... but what exactly is AI and what do designers need to know to get started?

Wednesday: September 27, 2023 Power Lunch: 2023 Goals Check-in

As we near the end of 2023, how are you tracking toward the goals you set at the beginning of the year? Let's compare notes and check in on progress.

Friday: September 15, 2023 Bushwick Street Art Tour

Join us for a guided tour to experience some of the most incredible graffiti, street art, and murals in the world.

Wednesday: July 26, 2023 Power Lunch: Creative Briefs

We'll be discussing creative briefs, managing client expectations of the creative process, and how to fine tune your process to deliver great results.

Tuesday: July 18, 2023 Creative Briefs: The Recipe for Success

This workshop will equip you with the knowledge and skills to create a powerful Creative Brief that sets the stage for successful design projects.

Wednesday: June 28, 2023 Power Lunch: Navigating Change

We'll share tips and insights for navigating change – in your business, in an uncertain economy, and managing the day-to-day of shifting client demands.

Tuesday: June 20, 2023 Navigating Your Creative Business Through Uncharted Territory

From recessions to pandemics, learn from Justine Clay how to plan for the unexpected, and ensure that you come out of any challenge clearer, better, and stronger than ever.

Wednesday: May 24, 2023 Power Lunch: Business Models

How you run your business can have just as much effect on your success as the work itself. We'll be sharing tips to help you deliver the best work and build a profitable business.

Monday: May 22, 2023 NYCxDESIGN Special Event: What it Takes to Start...

Please join us for this very special in-person event, planned in conjunction with NYCxDesign, with a panel of experts who who run successful design businesses.