National Student Show and Conference

Meet our fifth Emerging Creative Panelist for NSSC 18, Andrea Ocampo Ortiz.co

Andrea Ocampo Ortiz is a little Q***r, Colombian ting full of passion and desire to create badass stuff. She’s in love with art, colors, music and everything in between and beyond. She’s a designer, art director and photographer and looks forward to continue learning more skills for greater creative possibilities.

Creating brings joy to her soul. She finds inspiration everywhere and seeing color combinations make her heart instantly cry tears of absolute joy - that one time at IKEA. Andrea is a huge advocate for DEI, and mental health. She strives to push for great design, and a world with more equity, kindness and representation. She currently works as a Designer at The Integer Group in Dallas, TX.

Overall, she’s worked with clients including Frito Lay, Exxon Mobil, AT&T, DART, Non-profits, Hot Tools, Revlon, to name a few. When she’s not sitting in front of her computer you can typically find her drinking some good ole apple juice, invading her tiny dog Milo’s personal space, climbing, and laughing very loudly at a Tik Tok video.

Meet our fourth Emerging Creative Panelist for NSSC 18, Jenna Dukes.

Hi, I'm Jenna. I'm currently an Art Director at PMG, where I have been working on their creative team for the past 3 years. I went to Texas Christian University and studied Advertising with minors in Graphic Design and Business. I now live and work in Dallas. I've enjoyed working on great clients such as Old Navy, Pennzoil and Nike!

Meet our third Emerging Creative Panelist for NSSC 18, Kaleb Mulugeta.

Kaleb is an Ethiopian-American copywriter and comedian obsessed with telling stories and solving problems. He started his advertising career in New York City, creating campaigns for brands like State Farm, Mountain Dew, Hilton Hotels and more.
He’s not sure why he’s writing this in third person, but he’s in too deep to stop now.
Lol no I’m not. Outside of advertising, I’ve been writing and performing stand up comedy in Dallas, Chicago, Washington D.C and New York City, where I’m currently based. I love cheesecake and I create everything with the intention to make people feel something.

Meet our second Emerging Creative Panelist for NSSC 18, Madeline O’Mary.

Madeline O'Mary is a Dallas-based designer at The Shop Agency. She graduated from the UNT Communication Design program in 2020.

Meet our first Emerging Creative Panelist for NSSC 18, Cooper Weinstein.


Cooper Weinstein is an award winning art director, designer, and photographer based in Dallas. He is a graduate from Texas A&M Commerce with experience working at advertising agencies and in-house. Currently he works as a Senior Art Director at Capital One.
In his work, he tries to create that "aha" moment where the viewer thinks deeper about a piece and notices the subtle, unexpected twists. He is all about challenging the way people think and highlighting the relationships that exist around us.
His work has been recognized by The One Club, Communication Arts, The Art Directors Club of New York, The ADDYs, The DSVC Dallas Show, AIGA's Command X, and Graphis Magazine.

Meet our third speaker for NSSC 18, Ambica Prakash. Eighty2degrees Design Studio

Ambica Prakash is the Principal and Creative Director of Eighty2degrees, an award-winning social impact design studio in Washington, DC. She brings more than 20 years of design expertise from both the academic and professional realms. Ambica is guided by a firm belief in the ability of design to support and effect positive change.

Originally from New Delhi, India, Ambica began her career in advertising, but soon felt called to work that could leave a greater legacy. She founded Eighty2degrees in January 2010 with the goal of helping organizations create greater impact through purposeful, beautiful, and effective strategy and design. Since then, she has worked with a diverse range of nonprofits, large institutions, government agencies, NGOs, arts and educational clients, and museums, including the United Nations Foundation, Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture, Smithsonian National Zoo, Capital Area Food Bank, DC Mayor’s Office on Asian and Pacific Islander Affairs, Columbia University, and Planet Word Museum.

Ambica holds three degrees in design, including an MFA. Striving always to lift as she climbs, she seeks to educate and mentor the next generation of designers and to openly share her thoughts on the importance and necessity of socially responsible design. She was a tenure-track Professor of Graphic Design at the University of Wisconsin-Stout and also taught for a year at American University in DC. She has created a robust internship program at Eighty2degrees, served as the DC chapter’s Education Director at the American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA), and has delivered numerous talks and conference presentations.

Meet our second speaker for NSSC 18, Jeff.

Jeff Breazeale is a 27-year veteran of the design community and has made his mark as a creative leader representing a diverse roster of clients large and small. A Founding Partner at The Matchbox Studio, Jeff is responsible for strategic and creative oversight of all projects – but is most at home focusing on brand strategy – helping guide the direction of projects to align with the vision and goals of his clients. When he’s not focused on client work, Jeff is a hands-on business leader with a passion for building a culture employees are proud to work for, and clients are proud to partner with.

Since 1997, work by his Dallas-based company has been recognized for awards locally, nationally and internationally, and has been published in dozens of publications and on design websites far and wide. Most recently, Matchbox has worked with clients including; American Airlines, Cinemark, Fossil, The Joule Hotel, Neenah Paper, The Dallas Museum of Art, and The State Fair of Texas, who Matchbox has been proud to partner with for over 5 years, helping focus and revitalize the Lone Star State’s signature event. Matchbox is proud to support local nonprofits as well, donating time to organizations including Bonton Farms, The Deep Ellum Foundation, White Rock Lake Conservancy and The Dallas Society of Visual Communications.

Born in Maine and raised in Massachusetts, Jeff followed his family roots to Texas, where he studied design at TCU. After a brief stint cutting his teeth at VSA Partners in Chicago, Jeff returned to DFW to launch Matchbox with close friend and collaborator Liz Burnett. Matchbox built its reputation on fun, loud, sometimes irreverent design solutions, eventually capturing the attention of local companies and events, who helped grow Matchbox into the 20-employee business it is today.

Meet our first speaker for NSSC 18, Beatriz Lozano .

Beatriz is a designer, typographer, and educator exploring how technology can push typography to exist at the intersection of the physical and digital world. She teaches interaction design at Parsons and was formerly a design director at Sunday Afternoon.

Originally on the path to becoming a mechanical engineer, Beatriz shifted to graphic design as her involvement in immigrant rights activism exposed her to the power of visual communication. Her work has been recognized by the ADC, TDC, Communication arts, and PRINT. Earlier this year she was awarded the Art Directors Club Young Gun Award, which recognizes the world’s best creatives under the age of 30. Some of her clients include ESPN, Target, and NPR.

WORKSHOP: WATERCOLOR with Patience Parks-Young
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Create your own watercolor sticker.

Stickers are a popular branding and promotional asset. In this workshop, participants will practice basic and intermediate watercolor techniques while painting their own miniature illustrations. They will then learn how to digitize their artwork – scanning, editing, and preparing for production. Watercolor is a valuable skill to learn, whether you need to add a hand-crafted touch to a brand you’re designing, are illustrating for publishing, or want to start your own paper goods company. This workshop will provide a fun and relaxing environment as you explore this art style and walk out with a piece ready to print as a sticker.
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Patience is a graphic designer and illustrator from Allen, Texas. She has been creating art since she could hold a crayon in her chubby baby fist. Her greatest joy is being able to elevate and bring awareness to small businesses and worthy organizations with award-winning designs, running a “one-gal shop” specializing in design and branding. As an artist, Patience specializes in watercolor painting and book cover illustration. She sells art prints, paper goods, and fabric under her brand “Patience Creative” on Etsy and Spoonflower.


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What to bring to the workshop
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All necessary supplies for painting will be provided, though you can bring your own preferred watercolor set. The digital editing portion of the workshop is optional, you can follow along on your laptop or take notes for completing your design at home.
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WORKSHOP: HAND LETTERING with .cerda

This hand lettering workshop will benefit beginners and experienced lettering artists alike. We will be using Tombow brush pens and Crayola markers to learn how to practice script style lettering.
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In my 11 + year career as a graphic designer/creative, I have honed my design skills, and the companies I’ve worked with have complimented me on my passion and desire to continue to learn. In the past year I have been promoted to Creative Manager.

I currently serve as the Creative Manager for 81Eighty where I lead a team of six graphic designers. During my time here, I have rebranded the company’s visual identity including a logo, tag line and mission statement. Under my creative direction, our company has participated in a number of RFP’s and have been awarded business on two proposals.

On a day-to-day basis, I am responsible for maintaining the B2B creative services 81Eighty provides to our roster of high profile clients, including: AT&T, Sam’s Club, Walmart, Whataburger, Kuerig-Dr Pepper and more.

Previously, while working with Dallas Cowboys Merchandising, I worked my way up on the graphic team to lead women’s apparel graphic designer and was trusted with many high profile projects. My further qualifications include a bachelor’s degree from The University of Arlington, and a collaborative approach to solutions.


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What to bring to the workshop
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Your own preferred markers and paper.

WORKSHOP: LETTERPRESS with

Danielle is the owner of Onderkast, a letterpress and design studio in the Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas. After graduating from KU with a BFA, she moved to Dallas to work for boutique branding agencies in town. In 2013 she bought a letterpress off Instagram which was the catalyst that moved her into creating her own business in the world of stationery. Currently she has a line of 400+ greeting cards as well as an events business designing and printing wedding stationery.


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What to bring to the workshop
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Your curiosity.
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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

The Golden Apple is the Outstanding Educator of the Year Award presented to an educator at the National Student Show and Conference.
To nominate an educator, submit a 700-word essay (minimum) on why the selected educator deserves to be named the Golden Apple.
Only undergraduate students are eligible to nominate an educator.

Submit by Friday, April 07, 2023, at 11:45 pm.
For more info visit nationalstudentshow.com/golden-apple

WORKSHOP: ILLUSTRATION & MIXED MEDIA with .dewitt

Kai is a multidisciplinary designer working on motion and UI/UX at Matchbox. Outside of his client projects, he enjoys experimenting with emerging technologies and digital tools as a method of continued learning.

WORKSHOP: ILLUSTRATION & MIXED MEDIA with


Tony Carranza is a graphic designer based out of Dallas, TX. Currently, Tony is working with local artists and galleries of DFW in both publication design and various media. Outside of client work, his personal artwork is at the intersection of abstract collage and printmaking.

WORKSHOP: FOOD STYLING & PHOTOGRAPHY with foodstylists.com

It all started with an eight-year-old and an Easy-Bake Oven.

Paige Fletcher thought she had “made it” at sixteen, when she was promoted from dishwasher to sandwich maker at a gourmet deli. As a student at Trinity University, a semester abroad in Europe opened her eyes to the vast world of food. A two-week cooking program in Italy led to the belief that a career in food was her future.

After an apprenticeship at the finest restaurant in town, Paige moved to New York to pursue her dream of cooking professionally at the Culinary Institute of America. The CIA opened doors to other culinary avenues: as a recipe developer in the test kitchen of Cooking Light Magazine, as a food editor in Chicago, and then as a lead food stylist for Meredith Publishing Corporation.

Paige started her award-winning food styling business…and has never looked back. She styles food for magazines, cookbooks, television, commercial advertising, web and packaging, focusing on inventive techniques and culinary creativity. Her local, national and international clients value her exceptional and consistent work ethic, as well as her diligent and attentive personality.

Paige travels the world in search of the most authentic recipes, the latest culinary trends and the most beautiful aesthetics, which she later brings to her family table and that of her clients. Paige resides in Dallas with her husband and two sons- the brightest lights in her life.

WORKSHOP: FOOD STYLING & PHOTOGRAPHY with

Jesse Chacon is a Dallas based photographer specializing in food and beverage photography. He's been shooting for over 20 years and has worked in the commercial food photography industry for the last 10 years. From assisting to retouching and producing projects alongside some of the most talented creatives and stylists in the industry to starting his own business and studio. His passion has always been in creating and capturing highly detailed and up-close imagery that catches the eye. His goal is to create highly-detailed and up-close imagery for restaurants and food related brands that are looking to elevate their marketing through engaging photography.

CONFERENCE TICKETS!!!

Set your alarms, if possible, three set times. Conference tickets will go on sale on Friday, March 03 at 12:00 pm (noon). There will only be 250 tickets sold, and it will be on a first come first serve basis. Educators can attend for free, and are required to get their FREE ticket to attend the conference.
More information about the conference will be available when the sale starts via the link in the bio.

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Meet our fifth judge for NSSC 18, Lucas Silva.

Hi, I’m Lucas Silva.

An Associate Creative Director at David Miami and also a teacher at Miami Ad School.

I’m a big fan of collaboration and a strong believer that no great stupid idea - or project - can be done alone.

During my career, I was fortunate enough to join forces with many talented people, winning several pitches - global and local - and creating work I love for some of the world’s greatest brands, being recognized in all major award festivals, such as Cannes, D&AD, One Show, Effie, LIA, and many others.

Yeah, I just patted myself on the back with this one.

I’ve been in this industry for 10 years; I started in São Paulo, Brasil - note the S - and moved to Miami with my family, where I’m constantly trying to make good work across multiple disciplines as an idea-led creative would do.

Nice to meet you.

Meet our fourth judge for NSSC 18, Shira Inbar.

Shira Inbar is an independent graphic designer with an edge of motion, working at the intersection of entertainment, editorial design, image-making, and illustration. Combining digital technologies with traditional media, her work often explores themes of objecthood, maximalism, chaos, and pop. Living and working in New York City, she’s made work for and with Pentagram Design (team Emily Oberman), MTV, The New York Times, MSCHF, New Yorker Magazine, A24, Nike, New York Magazine, Rolling Stone Films, The Atlantic, among others. Her work has been recognized by The Society of Illustrators, The Society of Publication Designers, Art Directors Club, Stack Magazines, and International Motion Art Awards. As part of her practice Shira teaches a variety of time-based design courses at Parsons School of Design and Yale School of Art.

An update on tonight’s meeting! Stay safe and keep your eyes peeled for a rescheduled meeting with in the future.

Tomorrow is the day! Grab a friend and don't miss visual artist Magdiel Lopez at our February speaker meeting! Grab your tickets here: https://buff.ly/3tMTQZv