Creative Directions 2022
Debbie Millman

A Cautionary Tale of Hopes, Dreams and Rejection is a funny and heartbreaking tale of making it (or not) in New York City. The presentation begins in early 2003 when a good friend sent Debbie Millman an email containing a link that took her to a “blog,” the first-ever online forum about graphic design and branding. Suddenly she found herself reading an article that disparaged her entire career. This experience—in tandem with a number of historical rejections and setbacks—sent Debbie into deep despair, and she seriously considered leaving the design profession altogether. In a series of poignant, revealing and sometimes hysterical anecdotes, Debbie will share her journey out of heartbreak and offer insight on how the worst moment in your life can actually become the most profound and life affirming.