Everyone is a Creative Director

In this event we’ll be diving into how AI has sparked creativity. We’ll hear from three speakers, in a 10 minute lightning talk format, followed by a short panel discussion moderated by Mike Creighton from Instrument.

RSVP reminder

If your plans have changed and you're unable to attend, please update your RSVP. We will be starting on time - so much good content to cover this time, so be sure to get there at 6:00!

Agenda

6:00 - 6:10: Networking
6:10 - 6:20: Welcome, event introduction
6:20 - 6:55: Lightning talks
6:55 - 7:15: Panel discussion
7:15 - 8:00: Networking

Meet our speakers

Elizabeth Goltz has degrees in Visual Art, Environmental Studies, and Computer Information Systems. She works in accessible technology and has a regular art practice, making images in various mediums. In 2023, she participated in the Recurse Center programming retreat, where she explored making art in collaboration with AI.

Sprk has been working as a freelance and in-house designer with various organizations for over 15 years. A self-taught designer, he then enrolled at Portland State University two years ago to further develop and broaden his capabilities. He has been exploring the use of AI, and other emerging technologies as tools for crafting immersive, engaging experiences. His latest work focuses on harnessing AI as both a creative assistant and as a key element of the user experience, pushing the boundaries of design innovation.

Julia Stoops is a visual artist, author, and UX designer at Gard Communications. Born in Western Samoa to New Zealand parents, she spent her childhood in Japan, Australia, and New Zealand before moving to Washington, D.C., and later Portland. With a background in visual arts and philosophy, Julia has exhibited her work in Portland and beyond for 30 years. Her creative practice is process-driven and experimental, continually exploring new ways to combine materials for surprising results. This year, she became fascinated with generative AI, embracing its inherent chaos and unpredictability to further push the boundaries of her art.juliastoops.com (http://juliastoops.com/) and @juliax9000 on Instagram