Speaking

I was invited to speak at AIGA OK on the Culture of Design in Oklahoma. It was Pecha Kucha style which meant each speaker (there were 7 of us) was given 20 slides at 20 seconds each. There was a broad range of designers - from graphic, to furniture, to interior and architecture - all raising conversation about the design culture we're responsible for buying (and consuming) in Oklahoma. It was inspiring and thought-provoking.

I talked about how through my blog I've connected with artistpreneurs from all over the world. That the culture of design is no longer geo-specific - that you can be creative from anywhere. What people crave are authentic and genuine connections and now you can do that from anywhere - now it's easy to have friends from every corner of the world. I closed with the fact that what's really important is the content we creative Oklahomans are capturing, shaping and sharing with the world - from the heart - and from the heartland.

What do you guys think? How does the creative culture where you live contribute to or hinder your ability to be creative?



P.S. I'd like to mention how much I've fallen in love with speaking. Over the past year I've found that I really have something to say - and I always learn so much in the conversations that follow. So I'm going to put myself out there and say that I would love to come speak to your organization, company or club - about anything from personal branding, to being a friendlier (and more efficient) creative, to blogging.

P.P.S. I'll be facilitating a round table discussion at the Altitude Summit in Utah (January 2012) on using your blog as an authentic marketing tool. If you're going to Alt I'd love for you to join me in this conversation.