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Creative Playbook: Visual Storytelling in Sports

design: Davian-Lynn Hopkins

Join the Society of Publication Designers on Wednesday, November 5th at 7:00PM ET for an exciting virtual panel exploring the dynamic intersection of sports, creativity, and visual storytelling.

In “Creative Playbook: Visual Storytelling in Sports,” we dive into how top creatives bring the emotion, intensity, and spectacle of sports to life through design, illustration, and photography. Whether it's the rush of a last-second buzzer beater or the quiet drama behind the scenes, sports stories demand bold, compelling visuals and this panel is here to break down how it's done.

Moderated by Luke Knox, Creative Director at ESPN, the conversation will feature insights from:

  • Sol Neelman: Renegade sports photographer known for capturing the wonderfully weird side of athletics

  • Robert Generette III (Rob Zilla): Illustrator whose kinetic, bold style brings athletes and action to life

  • Skye Gould: Award-winning designer known for transforming data and storytelling into powerful visual narratives

This is a must-attend for designers, art directors, illustrators, and anyone interested in how sports and visual media collide in exciting, unexpected ways.

Special thanks to Club Ethos for sponsoring our virtual event!

Creative Playbook: Visual Storytelling in Sports

Wednesday, November 5th at 7:00PM ET
SPD Members: FREE with RSVP | General Admission: $10
Not a member? Join now and RSVP to attend this event for FREE!
Attendees will receive a virtual event link the day of the event.

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Sponsored by Club Ethos

 

Space is extremely limited. Event Registration will close when the event reaches capacity or on Monday, November 3rd at 5:00PM ET—whichever comes first. No refunds.

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