Ladies, Wine & Design

Ladies, Wine &
Design Vancouver

A conversation series
for Vancouver creatives.
Founded by Jessica Walsh

Hosted by Christina Preecy,
Esperanza Garcia & Jessica Luch
at Thinkingbox.

A salon night held bimonthly with 8 to 10 creative womxn. We occasionally host guest speakers, special workshops and field trips that might be able to accommodate a larger group. We’ll wine, dine, and have casual conversations on a wide variety of topics relating to creativity, business, and life.

If you’re a female creative in graphic design, illustration, UX/UI design, industrial design, architecture, fashion design, interior design, information architecture, or user research, and would like to join us - we'd love to have you. Reservations are first-come, first serve.

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Yes, the name suggests wine and we will always provide some, but no sweat if you don't drink, we always try to have some non-alcoholic options on hand!

September 11, 6:30 Guest Speaker Series: Pamela Rounis

Pamela is a Creative Director at Rethink, working with clients such as WestJet, YWCA and A&W. Her work has been recognized by the One Show, Clio Awards, Communication Arts, the Advertising & Design Club of Canada, Applied Arts, Marketing Awards and the National Magazine Awards.

She's no stranger to the pressures that creatives face, and she's going to share her experiences and hacks for surviving in an industry that is famously bad for your mental health.

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August 14, 6:30pm Guest Speaker: Julie Solvstrom

Get ready for an inspiring evening with Ladies, Wine & Design Vancouver! We’re excited to host the amazing Julie Solvstrom, an illustrator and lettering enthusiast who will share her journey as a freelance illustrator and all-around creative.

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June 5, 6:30pm Creative Breakthroughs

Feeling trapped in the digital grind? Join us for an empowering conversation on 5th June with Soumya between women creatives and entrepreneurs. Let’s explore how to sustain and nurture our creative souls amidst life’s many challenges.

Join us for an evening of inspiration, connection, and a toast to thriving as women in the creative industry. Let’s rediscover why we became designers and how we can continue to grow without sacrificing our dreams.

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May 1st, 6:30pm Creative Career Survival Guide

Ever get the Sunday Scaries? Get creative block halfway through a brief and procrastinate until it’s due? Or think you’re not cut out for this career? Join us on May 1st for an interactive workshop with Jessica Luch designed for creatives at all stages of their careers.

We’ll run through tactics and exercises developed to silence your inner critic, find a way through creative anxiety, and identify self-limiting beliefs.

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January 10, 6:30pm Guest Speaker

We are kicking off a new Guest Speaker series and are very excited to have Leila Singleton join us as our first guest. She is an incredible and independent, hands-on art and creative director. then relocated to San Francisco, where she built a DMO’s in-house design division. In 2012, she opted to go solo, and in 2017 she moved to Vancouver.

Let’s dive into her inspiring freelance career and passion for education.

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Jessica Walsh started Ladies, Wine & Design in New York after doing a lot of thinking and reading on why there are so few women creative directors. She believes we can change that through mentorship and championing others' work. We couldn't agree more. Here are some articles that inspired us to start a Vancouver chapter of Ladies, Wine & Design:

Kill Them With Kindness
More Than A Gender
Where Are All The Women Creative Directors?
Why The Gender Gap In The Design Industry Needs To End
Women in Graphic Design (And Why We Need To Talk About Them)
Equal Pay In Design: How Do We Make It A Reality?
Women Lead Resources

These are some creative women from and/or based in Vancouver that we think are admirable and inspirational. Please contact us if you would like to be included or nominate someone for this list!