Design Fest 2025 | Works In Progress
About this Event
Kicking off Maine Design Fest on First Friday.
An evening of short, inspiring micro-talks about creativity, design, and the real ways they shape careers, products, and teams.
Works in Progress is a creative-high-energy speaker series featuring 6–8 lightning talks from designers, makers, 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:
- 6–8 dynamic speakers from across the creative and tech worlds
- Quick, engaging 10-minute presentations
- Topics that range from personal journeys to project breakdowns
- Food, drinks, and mingling before and after the talks
- A great crowd of designers, technologists, students, and curious minds
Confirmed Speakers:
- Allison Supron - Creative Director @ Cash App
- Nick Dupey - Creative Consultant - ex Managing Director @ Ideo
- J.R. Schmidt - Motion Designer @ Google Creative Lab
🤝 Part of , a weeklong celebration of creativity and connection across Maine. Hosted by The Foundry in partnership with The Maine Center. Sponsored by Black Math.
| Ticket Information | Ticket Price |
|---|---|
| General Admission | Free |
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