Maine Design Fest ‘26: Creative Keynotes w/Black Math

An evening of short, inspiring micro-talks about creativity, design, and the real ways they shape careers, products, and teams.
About this Event

Creative Keynotes will feature lightning talks from designers, product builders, and creative leaders. Each speaker has just 10-15 minutes to dive into a big idea: a personal story, a wild project, a creative breakthrough, or a design lesson that affected their trajectory.

Whether it’s a quick work share, a topic deep-dive, or a behind-the-scenes look at someone’s path — every talk is meant to spark inspiration, start conversations, and remind us that we’re all works in progress.

What to Expect:

• Dynamic speakers from across the creative and tech worlds

• Quick, engaging presentations

• Topics that range from personal journeys to project breakdowns

• Mingling before and after the talks

• A great crowd of designers, technologists, students, and curious minds

Speaker Lineup:

• Allison Supron Friel, Creative Director + Designer @ Block
• Emily Batt, Head of Product @ Co-Star Astrology
• Zachary Hobbs, Communications Design Director @ Ideo
• Addy Tan, Design Director @ Black Math

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The Fine Print:

💸 Fees & sales tax: Registration service and processing fees are extra as applied by Eventbrite. For US transactions, service fees are 3.7% + $1.79 per ticket; payment processing is 2.9%. Sales tax is added on the gross ticket price based on Maine's tax rate of 5.5% for state sales. (Tax exempt status does not apply to individuals purchasing tickets.) See Eventbrite for other supported currencies and information. AIGA Maine appreciates your support and understanding.

📜 Code of Conduct: By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the AIGA Code of Conduct, which outlines our commitment to creating a safe, inclusive, and respectful environment for all participants.

📸 Photography & Media Release: Photos and/or video may be taken at this event and shared on Black Math, MECA&D, and AIGA Maine’s respective websites, social media channels, or other communications. If you’d prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of the Black Math or AIGA Maine teams know when you arrive.