Design Conferences You’d Be Crazy to Miss This Year

Staying on top of the latest trends and innovations in the ever-evolving design landscape is crucial. 

As creators of custom t-shirts, we're really big on good design. It can be a make-or-break when it comes to representing your brand.

As such, we get really hyped about design conferences. Design conferences are an excellent way for designers, product people, content managers, and the generally design-obsessed to get out of the office (or the home office)— while also sharpening a skillset. 

These conferences also present great opportunities to meet like-minded professionals — and while many of this year’s conferences are virtual or hybrid, there are still countless design gems for attendees (virtual or otherwise) to glean. 

So, whether you’re flying out or logging on, here are some of this year’s best design conferences. 

Creative South

Creative South is an annual conference that brings together designers, illustrators, photographers, and creatives to foster community and uplift each other. Hear from an all-star lineup of speakers and attend several different workshops.

When: April 10-12, 2025

Where: Columbus, GA

Cost of Attendance: $197-$597

Creative Works West

Creative Works WEST is a celebration of creativity, craft, and connection—designed to help you navigate the challenges facing creative careers today. From the evolving role of AI to the shifting economy, this event provides a space where you can reignite your passion, refine your craft, and truly be yourself. Here, you’ll be seen, heard, and valued as someone whose ideas and skills bring meaning, inspiration, and beauty to the world.

When: May 1-3, 2025

Where: Seattle, WA

Cost of Attendance: $149 – $549

Config: Figma’s Annual Conference

Config is Figma’s annual conference that brings together designers and developers from all parts of the UX/UI, website, products, marketing, publications, and university worlds. Hear from 75 plus speakers with 50 plus sessions.

When: May 6-8, 2025

Where: San Francisco and Virtual

Cost of Attendance: $0-$799

UXDX USA 2025

A gathering of professionals in the latest products, UX, Design, and Dev practices. Learn the latest practices from leading companies through case studies that detail both the obstacles and the successes.

When: May 12-14, 2025

Where: New York City and Virtual

Speakers: Search through all the speakers here.

Cost of Attendance: $329-$3,669

Creative Pro Week

This is a 5-day how-to conference for creative professionals who design, create, or edit in Adobe Creative Suite. Creative Pro Week features 35 plus expert speakers and over 70 sessions. 

When: June 2-6, 2025

Where: Phoenix, AZ and Virtual

Speakers: Search through all the speakers here.

Cost of Attendance: $845-$2,695

AIGA Design Conference

Billed as “the biggest event of the year for creative thinkers,” the AIGA Design Conference challenges designers to think differently and design with the future in mind. Like the Portfolio Festival, collaboration and feedback are central to the conference, but the event also doesn’t shy away from having deeper cultural conversations. 

When: October 9-11, 2025

Where: Los Angeles

Cost of Attendance: TBA

Adobe Max 2025

Adobe MAX is an incredible celebration of creativity and inspiration—and the team goes all out every year. We've had the honor of printing their event shirts for the past few years, and it's been so cool to participate in bringing the work of some truly amazing designers to life. 

Promotion: Sign up by April 30, with no financial obligation, to save US$600 on a full conference pass on the Adobe event page.

When: October 28-30, 2025

Where: Los Angeles, CA and Virtual

Cost: TBD

Where will you find your inspiration?

Wherever your creative journey takes you, these design conferences are poised to inspire you. 

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