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ADIM Conference

Hands-on creative design workshops for graphic designers, art directors, photographers, and creative directors — hosted by Adobe Senior Creative Director Russell Brown.

Master the Adobe Creative Cloud

ADIM conferences brought together leading Adobe experts for immersive, multi-day workshops focused on advanced imaging techniques and software skills that could be applied immediately to professional projects.

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March 9–12, 2014 in Boulder, Colorado. The theme "Turning Japanese: a study in contrasts" explored inventive approaches to design and photography using Adobe Creative Cloud tools. A video recap, "Japan by Design" by Aaron Grimes, captured the experience.
April 12–15, 2015 in Pacific Grove, California. "Shakespeare Upon The Sea: Past, Present, and the Future of Storytelling" brought together creative professionals for a lively, inspirational event on the Monterey Peninsula.
Each conference featured Adobe experts including Russell Brown (Senior/Principal Creative Director), Julieanne Kost, Deke McClelland, and Jan Kabili — leading voices in digital imaging and design education.
Registration included a full 1-year membership to the Adobe Creative Cloud — a $600 value — ensuring attendees could continue building skills long after the event concluded.

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