Maine Design Fest ’26: Curiosity Conference
About this Event
Curiosity is where it all begins.
Join AIGA Maine for the 2026 Design Fest Conference, a full-day gathering of designers, creatives, and thinkers from across Maine and beyond. This year’s theme, Curiosity, invites us to explore the questions, experiments, and unexpected paths that shape creative work and community.
Set at the Portland Museum of Art, the conference will feature a mix of talks, roundtables, and opportunities to connect with fellow creatives at every stage of their careers.
We’re also building in a little adventure: attendees will have the option to take a short trip to Bold Magazine Shop to pick up some Maine Design Fest swag.
Whether you’re looking to learn something new, meet your people, or simply spend a day immersed in design, this is for you.
This is a full day of inspiration at the PMA, with:
- Presentations, panels, and interviews with designers, illustrators, creative leaders, and community builders
- Networking with Maine’s creative community
- A special off-site swag pickup experience
- Lunch
Speaker lineup:
- of OYEH! Design
- of Google Design Lab
- of BiGeIMages
- Minds Behind The Hearts presentation with of Portland Hearts of Pine and of Storehouse Studio
- of Widener Company interview by of Maine Home + Design
- Fifty Years of Common Ground panel with and of MOFGA, , and of Liberty Graphics; moderated by of The Maine Arts Commission
Workshop Add-on Bonus: Registered conference attendees are eligible for exclusive discounted admission ($25) to Woods Creative’s half-day talk and workshop, You’re so Surreal. A Talk and Workshop on Creative Ideation from the Originals — Futurists, Dadaists and Surrealists, on Thursday, August 6. See the workshop event page for details.
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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 AIGA Maine’s website, social media channels, or other communications. If you’d prefer not to be photographed, please let a member of the AIGA Maine team know when you arrive.
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 28.52 to USD 135.23
