Teaching People How to Think, Not Just What to Do.
Practical presentations for schools, organizations, and creative teams that develop critical thinking, strengthen professional skills, and leave audiences with practical strategies they can apply immediately.
Who I speak to
Every audience is different, but the goal is the same: to help people think more critically, communicate more effectively, and grow professionally.
I regularly speak with:
Colleges & Universities
High schools and Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs
Student organizations
Professional Associations
Conferences and industry events
Creative Teams
Marketing and communications teams
Businesses and organizations investing in professional development
Corporate Events
Speaking topics
Every presentation is customized to fit your audience, goals, and event. If you're looking for something specific, presentations can be tailored to address your organization's unique needs.
Common topics include:
Teaching Designers How to Think Like Designers
The Missing Curriculum: What Designers Were Never Taught
Bridging the Gap Between Education and Industry
Creative Confidence Changes Everything
Building Stronger Creative Teams
Giving Feedback That Helps People Grow
Thinking Like a Creative Leader
Portfolio Development and Career Readiness
Design Thinking and Creative Problem Solving
What your audience will walk away with
Every presentation is designed to go beyond sharing information. Audiences leave with practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and the confidence to apply what they've learned long after the session ends.
They will leave with:
✔ Practical strategies they can apply immediately.
✔ Stronger critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
✔ Greater confidence in their decisions and ideas.
✔ A clearer understanding of industry expectations and best practices.
✔ Improved communication and collaboration.
✔ Fresh perspectives that inspire continued growth.
✔ Real-world examples that reinforce key concepts.
✔ Actionable ideas, not just inspiration.
About Maggie
With more than 25 years of graphic design industry experience and extensive experience teaching the next generation of designers, Maggie Adams brings a unique perspective that bridges education, professional practice, and creative leadership.
As a graphic designer, educator, consultant, and founder of My Design Coach, Maggie has helped hundreds of designers build stronger thinking, improve their communication, and grow with confidence. Her presentations combine real-world experience, practical strategies, and engaging stories that audiences remember long after the session ends.
Whether speaking to students, educators, creative professionals, or organizational leaders, Maggie's goal is the same: to help people think more critically, communicate more effectively, and leave with ideas they can put into practice immediately.
I help audiences develop critical thinking, strengthen professional skills, and leave with practical ideas they can apply long after the presentation ends.
