2024 In-House Design Conference: What to expect

The RGD's 2024 In-House Design Conference takes place on June 20 in Toronto. With both in-person and streaming options, the conference offers in-house creatives, whether solo or part of a creative team, opportunities to expand their knowledge, refine skills, network and advance their careers in the in-house creative realm.

“Many in-house designers working solo or on small teams struggle to find time to focus on career growth and address unique challenges like working with the same brand every day and interacting with client who are also our coworkers! That's why RGD's In-house Design Conference is so important—it brings together the in-house community in Canada and around the world to learn, share and bond.”

Meghan D'Mello RGD

“The In-House Design Conference offers more than professional talks and roundtables; you’re stepping into a world where designers can come together to share, connect and inspire. It’s a place where you can network with like-minded peers who truly understand your passion and journey in the creative industry.”

Alexandra Vranjesevic RGD

You'll hear from the following speakers at the 2024 conference:

• Theresa Fitzerald, formerly Vice President Brand Creative at Sesame Workshop: In-House Creative: Design Your Future
• Chino Wong, Vice President Design at Medium : Evolving Trends in In-house Design and Creative Orgs
• J. Todd Simmons, Vice President, Brand Experience + Design Co-Lead at IBM Blue Studio : Unity not Uniformity
• Stephanie Strawbridge RGD, Communication Designer, Analytics & Information Management for the Government of Nova Scotia : Data by Design
• Sabrina Young RGD, Multi-disciplinary designer specializing in user-centric design and digital document accessibility : Building Brands Optimized for Accessibility
• David Iscove, Senior Director of Technology, Consulting, Cella : Using AI Tools to Automate and Innovate

Attendees can also register for roundtable discussions. Topics include:

• Designing Your Career Path: Navigating Growth in an In-House Environment
• Colouring inside the lines: Fostering Creativity within the Confines of a Brand
• The Need for Speed: Addressing Time Constraints within the Design Process
• Show & Tell: Projects We Can't Believe We Got Done
• Show & Tell: Balancing Aesthetics and Accessibility
• Champagne Taste on a Beer Budget: Doing More with less
• From Concept to Completion: Managing Design Projects In-House
• We are all Brand Ambassadors. Getting your Organization On Board
• Show & Tell: Learning On The Job

View the full schedule

Below, our past attendees share their experience from the Conference:

"The focus on in-house design was really valuable—it was great to be in a room full of people who just “get” the issues. It was easy to demonstrate the relevance of this conference to my employer and get their support on attending." - Linda Komori, Creative Manager at TRU, Kamloops, BC

"I really liked that the conference was focused on in-house designers. It was nice to feel supported in that way." - Chelsey Stuart-Duval RGD, Design Partner at ChelseySD&, Gatienau, QC

"I liked the opportunity to meet others in similar government and in-house design teams. It was great to be able to network and talk about the similar challenges we face. I loved the fact that I felt supported by this community and that so many speakers were able to communicate our value." - Suzanne Christie RGD

Sponsors: Creative Niche, Mitchell Sandham