This week, creatives have experienced a rousing call from NGD with daily droppings of speakers set to be at the NGDX conference.- The Lift off. From trending aspects of design like phygital to traditional concepts like color theories the speakers at the NGDX conference cut across several disciplines.
The trend follows the NGDX 2021 principle of bringing designers into contact with the concepts of others. The goal here is friction ; NGD wants designers budding and advanced to come in contact with new ideas and people, brush up against these and grow!
This week has been speaker reveal week at NGD in preparation for the conference. Here’s a round-up of who has been revealed.
So Who Has Been Revealed?
So far 10 out of 12 speakers have been revealed. Here’s a dive into who these speakers are, their field of trial expertise, and what to expect. Let’s go through shall we.
1. Kelechi Amadi Obi:
Field: Photography, videography
With an unparalleled ability to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary, Kelechi Amadi Obi is a master story teller ; His lens is not just a tool; it’s a magic wand that brings to life the dreams, aspirations, and untold narratives of his subjects.
From the vibrant streets of Lagos to the serene landscapes of Africa, Kelechi’s work reflects a deep connection to his roots and an unwavering commitment to showcasing the beauty that exists in every corner of our world.
Why you should attend: Learn the art of communicating with audiences through stories that resonate and inspire. Be there!
2. Laolu Obende:
Field: Creative Director
Laolu Obende is the founder of design agency Levitate, creators of top notch ads for house hold brands like Dettol, fintech giants Vbank and transport company Moove. The thinker will be delivering a session set to direct the minds of creatives towards the market opportunities for design.
Laolu is the founder of freelance platform Youdesign so expect first hand experience about managing creativity as a business.
Attend for: A one-on-one discussion on the inclusion of business into the design craft, and available markets for it.
3. Mary Afolabi:
Field: Brand Design & Strategy
Mary Afolabi is a creative brand strategist at Lagos-based agency Fourth Canvas delivering compelling and attractive brands in today’s world. But Mary will not be at the NGDX 2023 to speak on brand strategy but rather, an aspect creatives struggle with – colors.
Mary seems to have cracked the code to enable designers navigate the world of color combination with her book covering the process for designers to achieve perfect color combination to attract attention. It’s really years of experiences and proven methodologies pushed into a snackable medium for everyone to enjoy!
Haven’t bought the book yet to improve your color game? Then listen to Mary share insights at NGDX 2023.
Attend for: A breakdown on combining colors like a pro
4. Chuma Anagbado:
Field: Creative Designer
In 2021, Chuma began full-time studio practice on a contemporary form of art which doesn’t sound spicy – phygital but this strange name is already a trend in the art world with Dubai holding an expo to explore phygital works.
This new trend will also be taking Centre stage at the Liftoff as Chuma deep dives into the art of blending physical with digital art. He already took the NGD world on a classic exploration of NFT and its opportunity for designers in NGD 2021 . Get ready for another exploration this November.
Attend for: A front row seat to phygital art, what it is and its significance for designers like you.
5. Leslie Williams
Field: UI/UX
Leslie is a design educator with a passion for building mobile and web experiences for users and a rich portfolio spanning 16 years in the design industry. Trough Collaborating with diverse teams across sectors, Leslie’s also prides himself on the ability to craft straightforward yet comprehensive end-to-end experiences.
For the NGDX conference, Leslie will be introducing designers to principles deployed in mobile games which can be adapted to design for a more engaging experiences for users.
Attend for: An introduction to gaming principles for user engagement.
6. Malik Afegbua
Field: Visual Story teller
Malik in January 2023 published the elder series a set of AI generated images portraying a section of the population characterized as laid back in fashion runways- the elderly.
His use of Artificial intelligence to reimagine a world where the elderly are attributed with a zest for life showcases the advantages of Artificial intelligence for creatives when they embrace rather than dread Artificial intelligence.
Malik will be delivering Discipline as a topic at the NGDX conference and We are set to imbibe traditional principles necessary for achieving admirable feats.
Attend for: A dose of age old principles aspiring designers should know and live by.
7. Olalekan Akinyele
Field: Art Director & Mentor
Step into the dynamic world of creative motivation with Olalekan Akinyele, a creative with an admirable portfolio of works with brands such as Paga, LG Electronics, Dunlop, Jago Milk, Skye Bank.
Olalekan Akinyele however has a passion for nurturing creatives and will be at NGDX to ignite the creative spark in you with his topic : Are you the Next Gen Creative?
Attend for: A reveal of the concept Next Gen creative , what it is and how to be one.
8. Fola Folagbade
Field: Brand Developer & Book publisher
Book publisher and brand developer are the fields associated with Fola Folagbade founder of Pholar studios in 2015 and finally Worital an agency focused on developing brands to help attract desired clientele. His contributions to the developments of brands and creatives have earned him the 30 under 30 award for creative entrepreneurship.
Fola is also a flourishing book publisher working with over 100 authors earn high income from book publishing.
Probably he’s collaboration with authors, entrepreneurship and design skills influences the topic Fola will be delivering on Nov 25 at Glover- Beyond Design Skills.
9. Daniel Emeka
Field: Design & Marketing
An award-winning, self-taught creative, and the mind behind notable and a lot of award winning campaigns
Daniel has over 12 years of experience in the creative industry, with skills from design, strategy and content marketing which makes him a force to be reckoned with in the creative space. He’s a powerful thinker able to articulate his thoughts into actionable insights for creatives to follow.
Catch-up with him in NGDX Liftoff as he shares his knowledge and experiences, vital for marketing and creative strategy.
Attend for: Insights into marketing and creative strategy
10. Abubakar Ismail
Field: Brand Identity & Product Designer
Product design with an eye for sleek designs is Abubakar Ismail. The designer has a knack for beautiful User interfaces but possesses skills in Logo and illustration design too.
He has worked with various teams of designers to produce solutions for complex web and mobile applications for enterprise level ERP, fintech and booking platforms and will be taking audiences on deep dive into the impact of collaboration in design a topic disclosing the importance of reaching out to scale impact.
Don’t miss out on the opportunity to learn a thing or two as Abubakar will be dishing out interesting tips on how you can liftoff your design career.
Attend for: A reveal on the impact of collaboration in design.
A Day of Elevation
Graphic design is a special field; it involves exposure, the fusion of ideas into something remodeled and isn’t static as 2 plus 2. Professionals in this field require exposure to foreign ideas to elevate or improve themselves on a personal level much like they need diverse concepts to create designs.
The NGDX conference is one of such ; it brings attendees in contact with never before heard concepts which brushes against theirs, challenges them and in the end births a new way of thinking the main instrument for creatives.
The revolutionary design conference holds November 25 at Glover memorial Hall Lagos for just N5,000 only.
Get your tickets. Make NOV25 a jump to who you want to be.
