MLC CONNECT 2015 | Minute Maid Park
Home of the Houston Astros
MLC CONNECT 2015| Houston
An exclusive gathering of major league creative minds & artist in the graphic design field from around the nation. The objective is to “connect” these professionals in one city for an annual two-day conference. To learn, teach, share new techniques, ideas, concepts, philosophies, software & best practices - to inspire and challenge one another. To nationally network with graphic artists within your specific field of work and gather industry-leading knowledge that can be applied to your individual markets.
The MLC mission is short, sweet & to the point: Gather, learn, return, apply and share.
CREATIVE INSPIRATION PROVIDED BY
Todd Radom // toddradom.com
Ricardo Crespo // th13teen.com
Torch Creative // torchcreative.com
#MLCC2015 HOTELS
#MLCC2015 AGENDA OVERVIEW
EVENTS
THU Evening Event // Welcome Mixer @ Lucky's Pub
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FRI Full Breakfast, Coffee & Juice // Pancakes & sausage @ Union Station, Minute Maid Park
FRI MLCConnect Sessions // Day 1.1 @ Union Station, Minute Maid Park
FRI Network Lunch // @ Phoenicia Food Market
FRI MLCConnect Sessions / Day 1.2 Union Station, Minute Maid Park
FRI Rangers vs Astros // Suite Experience @ Minute Maid Park
FRI Evening Event // After Party + Logo vs Logo Speed Design Tournament @ Bovine & Barley
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SAT Full Breakfast, Coffee & Juice // French Toast & bacon @ Union Station, Minute Maid Park
SAT MLCConnect Sessions // Day 2.1 @ Union Station, Minute Maid Park
SAT Network Lunch @ Tout Suite
SAT MLCConnect Sessions // Day 2.2 @ Union Station, Minute Maid Park
SAT Evening Event // Farewell Party @ Hughes Hanger
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SUN Farewell Breakfast @ Westin Hotel
SPEAKERS
Opening Remarks // Reid Ryan | Houston Astros, Team President
Speaker // Todd Radom | toddradom.com
Speaker // Torch Creative | Torch Creative
Speaker // Ricardo Crespo | th13teen.com
Speaker // Rob Munz // inMotionNow // Chief Product Officer, Founder
Speaker // Anita S. | Houston Astros, SVP Marketing & Communications
Speaker // Alex Mount // NFL, Art Director
peaker // Mike Zulla | New York Mets, Director, Creative Services
Speaker // Ross Yoshida | Los Angeles Dodgers, Director, Graphic Design
Speaker // Gareth Breunlin // White Sox, Director of Advertising & Design Services
Speaker // Chris David Garcia // Houston Astros, Creative Director
Speaker // Jose Lopez // Houston Rockets, Creative Director
Speaker // Eric Davila | FC Dallas, Creative Director
Speaker // Chris Eric Garcia // Houston Astros, Astros Productions
Speaker // Ryan Smith // Houston Astros, Marketing Strategy
Moderator // Adam Martin // Makers of Sport // Creative Director, Creator
DIscussions
Topics will vary from inspirational/design (guest speakers) to tactical/branding (industry leaders). A unique 50/50 blend to both re-inspire and learn best practices. Essentially everything a sports designer would want to get out of a design conference. Relevant targeted sports specific topics. The tactical topics will range from logo design, uniform design, apparel design website design, stadium destination design, scoreboard design, creative process, creative value, design presentation, creative sustainability, creative collaboration, stadium rebrand, clubhouse/locker room rebrand, campaign development, social media design, fan engagement and more. The inspirational topics will range from shared career success stories, art lifestyle, unique design approaches, career learnings, design inspirations, what are we not doing as major league designers, design trends, how do we stay relevant, design work life balance, the impact of visual communication, creativity sustainability and more.
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ALREADY COMMITTED
Gareth Breunlin // WHITE SOX
Toby Ramos // WHITE SOX
Danny Harms // WHITE SOX
Dave Myslinski //DBACKS
Zack Alvarez // DBACKS
Sara Bielski // DBACKS
Hayden Renning // DBACKS
Jeff Harding // BREWERS
Molly Arndt // BREWERS
Jeff Lee // ANGELS
Brian Bisio // GIANTS
Aaron Masik // PADRES
Justin Gaspar // PADRES
Chris David Garcia // ASTROS
Alex Grigas // ASTROS
Lauren Rubin // ASTROS
Larry Provitt // ASTROS
Ross Yoshida // DODGERS
Sadie Thomas // DODGERS
Mike Zulla // METS
Graphic Designer // METS
Graphic Designer // METS
Jose Lopez // ROCKETS
Joe Gonzalez // ROCKETS
Terrance Daniels // ROCKETS
Eric Davila // FC DALLAS
Kayser dos Reis // FIRE
Dan Bogacz // PIRATES
Bree Main // PIRATES
Kaitlin Lusty // PIRATES
Alex Haloszka // PIRATES
Amy Calo // REDS
Alex Mount // NFL
Jaun Loya // DYNAMO
Graphic Designer // DYANMO
Walmer Madina // BULLS
Blaire Grady // TEXANS
Drew Schlosser // COUGARS
Matthew Wolf // NYCFC
Michelle Cruz // RED BULL
Art Director // RED BULL
“I think everyone had a great time and left feeling energized and inspired (and challenged!) heading into the second half of the season. I came back and raved about the event... we have already decided to come back next year and I am bringing two more of my designers. ”
“MLC Connect was an invaluable experience. Perfect blend of creative inspiration & sharing of practical knowledge, as well as a great opportunity to meet other creatives in our industry. Everything was first-class. Will definitely be bringing my creative staff next year.”
“Absolutely amazing (MLC Connect). It was just plain awesome. I think that’s enough said.”
“I found it very beneficial and can’t wait to present and share what I gathered from the weekend...”
“I’m registering this week for next year. It was fantastic...”
“It was truly awesome. Can’t wait for 2015...”
“Was definitely a unique experience. The panels, guests, and one-on-one interactions exceeded my already high expectations, and I can’t wait to attend again next year!”