Past Spark Events
Tuesday: March 3, 2009
Spark Studio—Buchanan Smith
Peter Buchanan-Smith, founder of Buchanan-Smith will discuss the ins and outs of running a small design studio.
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Saturday: February 21, 2009
Spark Boot Camp For Graphic Design Firms
Get a headstart on your 2009 resolutions with this amazing full-day workshop featuring: Emily Cohen on the recession, Ivan Drucker on Mac tech support, and Adam Urban on Accounting for Design Studios
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Tuesday: January 27, 2009
Spark Speak—Get Organized With 'The Clutter Cowgirl'
Organization is the key to success - an organized office space is a fundamental component to running a healthy business.
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Tuesday: December 9, 2008
Fourth Annual Holiday Networking Party
Bring yourself, your business cards, and the the vendors you love to our fourth annual festive holiday networking event!
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Tuesday: November 18, 2008
Spark Roundtable—Comparing Proposals
Ever wish you could see exactly what your competitors are pricing their proposals at to your clients? We are turning the tables and lifting the secret veil on pricing strategies.
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Wednesday: September 10, 2008
Spark Speak—Studio Lecture Series
Scott Stowell will discuss the ins and outs of running a small design studio. Particular emphasis will be placed on discussing work/life balance, business successes, and industry recognition.
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Tuesday: August 26, 2008
Spark Speak—Green Printing
Join Eugene Lee of Rolling Press as he leads a casual discussion exploring sustainability through a design and print perspective.
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Tuesday: July 15, 2008
Spark Social—Summer BBQ
Enjoy the summer air, grab a burger, a beer, and get to know Spark at this purely social event. We'll have standard BBQ fare, as well as vegetarian options!
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Tuesday: June 24, 2008
Spark Book Club—100 Habits of Successful Graphic Designers
Join us for a round table discussion on the book, 100 Habits of Successful Graphic Designers.
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Tuesday: May 27, 2008
Spark Roundtable—Overcoming Client Objections
Share stories and solutions for how to respond to client challenges over pricing, timing, and scope creep.
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Tuesday: April 29, 2008
Spark Speak—Internet Technology & Marketing
With all of the search engines, social marketing, blogging, etc. on the internet today, how do you use it to your and your client's best advantage?
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Tuesday: March 25, 2008
Spark Studio—Studio Lecture Series, Flat
Co-founders of Flat, will discuss the ins and outs of running a small design studio. Particular emphasis will be placed on discussing work/life balance, business successes, and industry recognition.
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Saturday: February 23, 2008
Spark Boot Camp For Graphic Design Firms
Join us for a Saturday workshop where will we tackle business topics with our experts on: Your marketing calendar, proposal writing, and profitable design project management.
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Monday: January 28, 2008
Spark Speak—Ed Abel, Business Success Coach
Ed Abel will speak to us on how to bring your business to the next level.
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Friday: January 18, 2008
Spark Field Trip—Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
Get out of your office and come explore the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum with other designers.
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