Percolate: Failure As An Appetizer
Failure and struggles happen. We all go through it. However, we rarely talk about those embarrassing moments when we've stumbled or fell flat on our faces. Why is that? Why only talk about our successes? We learn a lot, if not MORE, from our failures. Lessons learned from failing go deeper, and they have more of an impact. Success wouldn't taste as sweet if we didn't have failure as an appetizer.
 
That being said, we've put together a panel of professions that will discuss their failures and the lessons learned. Followed by a Q&A.
 
 

Doug Bartow | Art Director & Designer
Doug Bartow is an art director and designer with over 20 years experience working with national and international clients. Since 2003, Doug has been co-founder of id29 in Troy, NY. Since opening its doors, id29 has collaborated to build powerful brands, campaigns and marketing strategies for clients such as: COBRA PUMA Golf, Pitney Bowes, Firefly Bicycles, The Steve Case Foundation, Union College, The Travel Channel and Revolution Money, and was the agency behind Scholastic's national campaign for "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" in 2007.
id29.com
| @id29


Alana Sparrow | Manufacturer of Creativity
Alana is an award winning artist, designer, writer, and marketing communications professional with 25+ years experience. She served 8 years as a Professor of Graphic Design with The College of Saint Rose, The Sage Colleges, and the Academy of Art University. Alana is founder and creative director of The Foundry for Art Design + Culture, a creative and cultural services firm specializing in branding, print/web design, videography/photography, social and marketing, and they help creative people understand the delicate balance of making art and developing and managing career. She is also founder of Junie B Love, an online marketplace featuring handmade, organic and recycled items for dogs and those who love them. A portion of all proceeds from Junie B Love go to Welsh Terrier Rescue Services. Alana is passionate about the potential impact art, design, commerce, and education have on building healthy and vibrant communities. Things that float her boat are strategic and creative planning, public art, and fund development projects. Of particular interest are projects that bring artists and organizations together. MUAH!

thefoundrysite.com
| @ACreativeCohoes


Jennifer Wilkerson | Designer
Jennifer is the principal designer at Aurora Design. Heck, she’s the only designer. She runs a one-woman shop out of her home in the small upstate town of Niskayuna, New York. She's also a wife, mom and community volunteer.

auroradesignonline.com
| @auroradesign


Seth Louey | Creative Director & Designer
Seth designs application and web interfaces for entertainment properties viewed by millions of users on a daily basis. An attention to style, presentation, and detail makes all projects Seth is involved with deliver not only on a technical level, but also visually elegant and engaging.

madglory.com
| @sethlouey

When & Where
Wed, Sep 23, 2015 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
2 COMMUNIQUÉ
811 Madison Avenue
Albany, NY 12208