Stephen is currently the Head of Design Transformation at InVision where he works with their partners to weave together the best methodologies, practices, and tools into comprehensive, customized strategies that elevate the business impact of design within every company. He previously worked at McCann Erickson, Citi and Starwood Hotels building teams that created award-winning global advertising campaigns, multiple Fortune 100 brands, and innovative digital experiences. His work has received over 150 international awards, his app design has been named as one of the World's 100 Greatest Apps, HOW Magazine named him #17 on the 100 of the most talented and influential creatives working today, Apple has featured his work in 10 keynotes and more. He shares what he has learned through his speaking engagements and The Crazy One podcast which is an in-depth exploration of issues that matter to creatives including leadership, creativity, career development, innovation and more.

Fine artist, illustrator, and author Lisa Congdon is best known for her colorful, graphic illustrations and hand lettering. Over the past decade, she has worked for clients around the world including MoMA, REI, Harvard University, Chronicle Books, and Simon & Schuster Publishing, among many others. She is the author of seven books, including the starving-artist-mythsmashing Art Inc: The Essential Guide to Building Your Career as an Artist. She was named one of 40 Women Over 40 to Watch in 2015 and she is featured in the 2017 book, 200 Women Who Will Change the Way You See the World. She lives and works in Portland, Oregon.

Tad Carpenter is a designer, illustrator, author and educator based in Kansas City, Missouri. Carpenter co-runs the design and branding studio, Carpenter Collective with his wife, Jessica Carpenter where they focus on bringing powerful messages to life through branding, packaging, illustration, and design. They have worked with clients ranging from Target, Coca-Cola, Macy's, Old Navy, Conan O'Brien, Adobe and MTV among many others. Carpenter has worked with numerous bands on posters and tour campaigns for over 10 years, including John Mayer, Bob Dylan, Radiohead, Paul McCartney, and Dave Matthews Band to name a few. Carpenter has written and illustrated over twenty children's books in our marketplace today intended for adults and children of all ages.

Lisa is a creative consultant living and working in Cleveland, Ohio. Her areas of focus as a consultant are lettering, murals, illustration, and graphic design. After graduating from the University of Dayton with a BFA in Visual Communication Design, she began her career in the fast-paced world of advertising. After five years in the industry, she left her full-time role as an Art Director to dedicate more time to her own lettering-centric business. Her projects as a Creative Consultant have ranged from murals and coloring books to magazine covers and gallery shows.

Lisa was named one of Cleveland.com’s Top 40 Clevelanders to follow on Instagram. She enjoys meeting up with other professionals at conferences like Letter West, Crop, Creative South and Weapons of Mass Creation, where she has been a speaker, workshop instructor and Ink Wars participant. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, failed cooking attempts and spending time with her wonderful Slovenian family.

Some of Lisa’s clients include: Target, Lauren Conrad X Kohl’s, StubHub, Harley-Davidson, American Greetings, Louis Vuitton, and Hilton Hotels.