Creative's Guide: Find meaningful work using the Design Thinking Process

Join Eric Joseph Lee on June 27, 2024

How to navigate through change and instability—without fear
If you are working as a creative in Vancouver right now … you know how hard it is out there:
delayed projects, shrinking budgets, and thousands of layoffs.
Eric Joseph Lee was frustrated with the direction he was heading in as a designer.
He felt like he was swimming against the current — and he was tired of fighting to do work he didn’t find satisfying.
So, he decided to apply design thinking principles to help him leverage his experience, interests, and skills in a new way.
It was an unorthodox move. But design thinking gave him a reliable framework that allowed him to get curious — and uncover a new professional path.

On June 27, Eric will share his process for finding meaningful work — even when the local creative industry is floundering.
If you freelance or have a job in creative services, attend this Talk + Social to discover:

• How Eric uses design thinking to come up with options for new roles or client niches (without feeling overwhelmed)
• How to test your best ideas — without recklessly ignoring your existing responsibilities and needs
• How to stand out and impress decision-makers (make your competition irrelevant)
• How to manage self-doubt and imposter syndrome as you step into new roles and communities

Join us for drinks and pizza with talented local creatives

— and discover new ways to thrive as a creative professional.

June 27, 2024
6:15pm: Doors open, refreshments
6:30pm: Intros, housekeeping
6:45pm: Eric’s talk
7:35pm: Q+A, drinks, social
Don’t miss out. Register now.

Eric Joseph Lee
Founder at SPYCE Labs
Eric, previously focused on UX design, has transitioned into tech entrepreneurship, education, and community leadership. Hailing from immigrant roots, he now plays a pivotal role in shaping Vancouver's startup scene. Eric's engagement within the community has influenced his career trajectory, offering valuable insights into tech, startups, and community-driven initiatives.
Eric is the former Executive Director of Vancouver Design Community — and helped grow their Slack community to 3,000+ members.

With support from Vancouver Design Community

Vancouver Design Community is a community that provides a safe space for designers to connect, share knowledge, and elevate their careers. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports diversity, creativity, and innovation. Our community brings together creatives from all over Vancouver to form a genuine support network.

Creative Pulse is a volunteer-driven organization that provides unpretentious events for Vancouver’s commercial creatives. Grab a drink with like-minded professionals, get inspired, and find new collaborators!

No one turned away for lack of funds.

Refund Policy
Requests for ticket refunds will be honored up to one day before the event. Please note that refunds will not be processed for requests made within 24 hours of the event start time.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Beaumont Studios, 326 W 5th Ave, Vancouver, Canada