Valicenti is an American graphic designer based in Chicago, IL. He has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors. Since 1998, he has been a member of the Alliance Graphique Internationale (AGI). In 2004 he was an AIGA Fellow and in 2006 he was a Medalist. He was a recipient of a Sappi Ideas that Matter Grant in 2009, the National Design Award in Communication Design at the Cooper Hewitt in 2011, and the Print Magazine Design Award in 2012. Recently, he left his founding agency, Thirst to lecture, teach, and practice independently under his own name.

Cara Weber is a co-founder of the award winning architecture and design studio, Delv. She is known for asking tough questions, thinking big-picture, and always going deeper into motivations behind design decisions. Efficiency + beauty + meaning = good design.

Denisha “Dlang” Ferguson is the creator and executive director of Indiana Fashion Week and the Co-Author of the Amazon Bestseller, "You Can". Denisha-Dlang began her career in fashion as a sewist in her early teens. At the age of 15, she produced her first fashion show as a way to provide a platform for creators to showcase their work and hasn't stopped. Her heart for fashion and for people has aided her in garnering over 22 years of expertise in research, project management, and product and event development and execution. She aligns with partners and cultivates resources that provide education and development opportunities for those who aspire to excel in creative fields. Who do you know that she should connect with?

Scott Kiekbusch is a digital product strategist and designer with nearly 20 years of industry experience. Scott has participated in the design and delivery of websites & applications enjoyed by millions of users and is co-author of the book, The Designer's Guide to Product Vision.