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Catalina Estrada's portfolio website on a phone, with Catalina Estrada's Designthinkers 2024 profile on a mobile phone.

Bringing together a community of creatives

DesignThinkers is Canada’s largest design conference, organized by the Association of Registered Graphic Designers (RGD). Offering in-person and virtual experiences, DesignThinkers hosts annual conferences in Toronto and Vancouver, bringing together creatives and designers nationwide.

Features

WordPress CMS

Custom theme

Events calendar integration

Pheedloop registration

Custom animations

Google analytics

Website based on Whitman Emorson’s branding

Adapting a dynamic aesthetic to the digital space

Each year features a theme focusing on industry trends and opportunities, with this year’s titled ‘Into The Rabbit Hole’. Envisioned by Whitman Emorson, our design partner—the concept is supported by various collage and optical illusion graphic elements, reinforcing the idea of a dreamlike, unpredictable, and unexpected world of discovery.

Abstract collage with mushrooms, a slider, and geometric patterns.
Abstract graphic with text
Graphic elements supporting the ‘Into The Rabbit Hole’ theme
RGD Design Thinkers 2024 website with conference details and abstract art.

Creating a frictionless user experience

Through user testing and strategic discussion, the overall user experience was enhanced by identifying moments of friction, improving user flow, and increasing registration conversions. By improving the existing UI, optimizing page layout, and creating a stronger focus on speaker content, users can more easily navigate key areas of the website including event schedule, featured speakers, registration, and travel accommodations.

Diana Varma RGD, Design Educator & Podcaster
DesignThinkers 2024 conference poster with event details for Toronto and Vancouver.
Eleni Beveratou, typeface designer and Creative Director, speaks about the future of type design.
DesignThinkers conference past events and speakers.
Unique colour palettes are used to differentiate pages for the Vancouver and Toronto events
Three mobile screens showing a schedule, event poster and accommodations for DesignThinkers 2024.
  • 2.3K delegates attended in 2023
  • 30 editions and counting in 25 years
  • no. 1 graphic design event in Canada
  • 2 cities visited per year