45th year
About The Conference
In its 45th year, Design Camp® has been helping creatives in Minnesota and the Upper Midwest hear inspiring stories, learn new skills, and create lasting connections and memories.
The 2025 edition expects to be no different, with keynote speakers Ashley Zimiga and Milton Un sharing their Daybreak story, over six hands-on workshops to choose from, and numerous connection opportunities–including an exclusive Cocktails with Creatives.
Ticket includes:
- 2 Keynote Speakers
- 3 Workshop Sessions
- Lunch
- Cocktail hour
- and more!
Every creative journey has its turning point:
Daybreak —a moment of quiet anticipation before something new begins. It might be the spark of a fresh project, the bold move toward independence, or the first step into unfamiliar territory. These are the moments filled with contrast: deep shadows and brilliant light, uncertainty and possibility.
AIGA MN Design Camp
Daybreak
Where: Downtown Mpls.
Historic Grain Exchange.
Oct 10 & Oct 11
2 Keynotes.
6 Studio Tours.
7 Workshops.
250+ Attendees.
Meal Voucher Included.
Complementary Drink.
Mulligan Custom Poster.
Daybreak Tee-shirt.
Curated Goodie Bag.
& most important of all...
A LOVING COMMUNITY.
To the doubters, the cynics, the non-believers—trust us, we get it, our roots our Northern.
Design Camp in the city? Yeah… it's a contradiction.
Keynote speakers
The Daybreakers
Two creative powerhouses. One stage. This year’s Keynote Speakers, Ashley and Milton, embody Minnesota’s creative brilliance—and they’re ready to share the stories that shaped their journeys.
Join us October 11th for inspiration you won’t forget.
Ashley Zimiga
Founder & Lead Designer
Slow Down Creative
Milton Un
Designer / Owner
Milton Un . Studio
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