How to Have Fun Doing Work That Matters

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 5:00PM - 6:00PM

Great Scott! Every brand looks the same and everyone is burnt out. We’ve got to go back… to basics. How do we build meaningful brands? By embracing these five fundamentals.

  • Vuka at North Loop
  • 5540 N Lamar Blvd
  • Austin, TX 78756
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How to Have Fun Doing Work That Matters

Great Scott! Every brand looks the same and every creative professional feels burnt out. Marty, we’ve got to go back… back to a joyful and sustainable approach to our work. So, how do we build meaningful brands that make the lives of customers, clients, and ourselves better? By practicing these five fundamentals:

  1. Uncover what makes the brand truly unique.
  2. Go beyond demographics and go deep with empathy.
  3. Embrace your expertise and ignorance.
  4. Sell the work, not your soul.
  5. Master the art of time travel.

Attendees will leave this talk with actionable tips to improve their creative fulfillment, output, and career.

  • SPEAKER
  • Brian Thompson, Creative Director, Ampersand
  • Brian Thompson is the Creative Director at Ampersand, a full-service, purpose-based branding agency. He is also a co-founder of CreativeMornings/Austin, a free, monthly speaker series. His side hustle is custom laser engraving for events and brands. At home, he's outnumbered by three independent women.
  • LOCATION
  • Vuka at North Loop
  • 5540 N Lamar Blvd
  • Austin, TX 78756
  • DAY
  • Tuesday, November 9th
  • TIME
  • 5:00PM - 6:00PM
  • ORGANIZED BY
  • Biran Thompson
  • INTENDED AUDIENCE
  • Juniors who want to build a sustainable creative career and Seniors who need to reinvigorate their passion for their job.
  • PARKING & TRANSIT
  • Limited parking is available in their parking lot.
  • ADA ACCESSIBLE?
  • Yes

5540 N Lamar Blvd.
Austin, TX 78756