What an amazing week it was at HOW Design Live and HOW Marketing Live in Boston. If you were able to make it there this year, you know exactly what I mean. Amazing keynotes and breakout sessions, surprises galore, networking and parties and swag—what an adventure!
For those of you who weren’t there, and for those of you who were and just want to soak in some of the good stuff all over again, enjoy this roundup of the best quotes, takeaways and memories from HOW Design Live 2018, both from the HOW editorial team’s point of view and that of attendees who documented their experience on social.
Oh, and! Be sure to stay tuned for the official HOW Design Live 2018 photo galleries, and save the date for HOW Design Live 2019—May 7–10, 2019 in Chicago!
40 Things We Learned From and Loved About HOW Design Live 2018
#howie has arrived in Boston! #howlive We’re ready to rock! pic.twitter.com/GhPn4cXudd
— Karen Larson (@LMstudioDesign) April 29, 2018
Let the party begin! #HOWLive pic.twitter.com/WV3MWK69Ky
— HOW Ambassadors (@HOWambassador) April 29, 2018
“I believe it is possible to be both CONTENT and AMBITIOUS!”- @tinaessmaker . One of the most powerful presentations we had today came from Tina Essmaker’s SPARK session. Beautiful, eloquent, and inspiring. Such an important message: you’re better at your job/being a creative when you throw a wrench in “the hussle” to feed yourself and your soul. Invest in the things you neglect… #HOWLIVE ⚡ ⚡ ⚡ #creative #creativity #creativeconference #designer #design #inspiration #motivation #inspirationalquotes #motivationalquotes #designconference
Some of my fav moments of Day 3 at #howlive “Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.” I met my Linda professor in person today! 😆 love this photo so much! ❤ #HowLive2018 @how_events
I will LITERALLY never be over Sagi Haviv’s talk about Ivan Chermayeff // something that stuck with me from his talk was simplicity is longevity especially in terms of logo design #logo #logodesinger #design #designer #graphicdesign #graphicdesign #boston #HOWlive #HDL
Caring IS contagious. Way to succeed @thealexcenter #howlive
Had a blast with my new friends from #howdesignlive #howlive First #redsox game for each of us. Fenway is awesome! Unfortunate loss by one run and about a foot in the bottom of the 13th.
Day 1 at #HOWLIVE in the exhibit hall. @howbrand hosts creatives from all around the world to converge and connect. Some of the most cutting edge software, techniques and vendors are shared at @how_events. It’s an investment to attend but so worthwhile for the knowledge, connections, inspiration and tools that equip us to better serve you! #JPDesignsArt
Great conference, great speakers, great friends. It’s day one and I’m already having a grand old time #howlive
“Don’t let someone tell you that you have value and then tell you that that value is zero.” @adamjk #HOWLive pic.twitter.com/26fVv0lgS2
— HOW Design (@HOWbrand) May 3, 2018
“We believe that timing is an art. But timing is really a science.” — @nytimes best-selling author @DanielPink is at #howlive!!! pic.twitter.com/b48LbLJplQ
— debbie millman (@debbiemillman) May 2, 2018
It’s subtle, but powerful. THIS is why packaging matters. Listen up. #HOWLive @HOWEvents @jkrGlobal pic.twitter.com/OQ4Tz1Gqpo
— Ali Schwanke (@alischwanke) April 30, 2018
We had a blast at #HOWLive 2018. Highlights: collecting swag, meeting new friends, and #printmaking in the @IntlPaperCo booth. #videoaweek pic.twitter.com/kKA8SlUMnL
— Trekk (@trekkbuzz) May 4, 2018
A huge thank you to @HOWbrand for this beautiful award. So honored to be recognized. Congratulations to all the other winners! #HOWLive pic.twitter.com/nBg6L59lvk
— Carbon Design System (@_carbondesign) May 1, 2018
Adam J. Kurtz talking about the importance of personal work (for both fun and profit).
Amy Schwartz, who specializes in branding and digital experiences as creative director at Bright Bright Great and previously was the design director at Cards Against Humanity and Blackbox, spoke at HOW Design Live about how we can become the mentors we wish we had.
Congratulations to all the winners who won the HOW and PRINT booth drawing for a free HOW Design University certificate program!
Lots of relaxation and recharging (and fun!) happened at the HOW and PRINT booth!
Had a blast with my new friends from #howdesignlive #howlive First #redsox game for each of us. Fenway is awesome! Unfortunate loss by one run and about a foot in the bottom of the 13th.
A little recap from the #HOWLive in Boston @how_events #videography #boston @neenahpaper @johnnycupcakes @ipbooth707 @inmotionnow @webdam
It’s already been a couple of days since being immersed at @how_events with @raecardella, feeling pumped. 🙌🏼 Thanks #HOWlive for the goodies. But mostly, for introducing me to some new favorite creatives.✨
thank you HOW Design Live!!! today was awesome 💫 boston locals, catch me again at @icaboston for a more intimate book reading on saturday. i just want everyone to feel empowered to make personal work, just for yourself, just for fun, just so you don’t lose sight of why we actually do this whole design thing… and shoutout to all my witches ok love you bye . @how_events #HowLive 📸 by @interactboulder
NOOO! i don’t want to leave! i never want to leave! 😭 one again, another amazing experience this year at #howlive! i cant believe how fast this week flew by, all the new friends i made, and the unforgettable memories i will cherish forever (ohhhh the cheeeseeee)… see you next year in chicago!
HOW Design Live is happening again May 7–10, 2019 in Chicago!
