MLC CONNECT 2016 | Minute Maid Park
Home of the Houston Astros
MLC CONNECT 2016 | HOUSTON
An exclusive gathering of major league creative minds & artist in the graphic design field from around the nation. The objective is to “connect” these professionals in one city for an annual two-day conference. To learn, teach, share new techniques, ideas, concepts, philosophies, software & best practices - to inspire and challenge one another. To nationally network with graphic artists within your specific field of work and gather industry-leading knowledge that can be applied to your individual markets.
The MLC mission is short, sweet & to the point: Gather, learn, return, apply and share.
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2016 Creative inspiration provided by
Key Speaker // Bill Frederick // fanbrandz.com
Key Speaker // Bethany Heck // heckhouse.com
Key Speaker // Todd Radom // toddradom.com
Key Speaker // Surf Melendez // miamidolphins.com
2016 Discussions
Topics will vary from inspirational/design (guest speakers) to tactical/branding (industry leaders). A unique 50/50 blend to both re-inspire and learn best practices. Essentially everything a sports designer would want to get out of a design conference. Relevant targeted sports specific topics. The tactical topics will range from logo design, uniform design, apparel design website design, stadium destination design, scoreboard design, creative process, creative value, design presentation, creative sustainability, creative collaboration, stadium rebrand, clubhouse/locker room rebrand, campaign development, social media design, fan engagement and more. The inspirational topics will range from shared career success stories, art lifestyle, unique design approaches, career learnings, design inspirations, what are we not doing as major league designers, design trends, how do we stay relevant, design work life balance, the impact of visual communication, creativity sustainability and more.
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2015 attendees
Gareth Breunlin // WHITE SOX
Toby Ramos // WHITE SOX
Danny Harms // WHITE SOX
Zack Alvarez // DBACKS
Sara Bielski // DBACKS
Hayden Renning // DBACKS
Jeff Harding // BREWERS
Molly Arndt // BREWERS
Jeff Lee // ANGELS
Brian Bisio // GIANTS
Chris David Garcia // ASTROS
Alex Grigas // ASTROS
Lauren Rubin // ASTROS
Larry Provitt // ASTROS
Ross Yoshida // DODGERS
Mike Zulla // METS
Graphic Designer // METS
Graphic Designer // METS
Jose Lopez // ROCKETS
Joe Gonzalez // ROCKETS
Terrance Daniels // ROCKETS
Eric Davila // FC DALLAS
Kayser dos Reis // FIRE
Dan Bogacz // PIRATES
Bree Main // PIRATES
Kaitlin Lusty // PIRATES
Alex Haloszka // PIRATES
Amy Calo // REDS
Alex Mount // NFL
Jaun Loya // DYNAMO
Graphic Designer // DYANMO
Walmer Madina // BULLS
Blaire Grady // TEXANS
Drew Schlosser // COUGARS
Matthew Wolf // NYCFC
Michelle Cruz // RED BULL
Art Director // RED BULL
And more...
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