Why You’ll Love the Design Suite Virtual Conference

If you’re part of the Design Suite program, you’ve probably heard of the **Design Suite virtual conference**—and if you haven’t joined one yet, you’re seriously missing out! These quarterly creative business conferences are a goldmine for creative business owners, packed with fun, learning, and loads of inspiration. Held on Zoom, they last about 3-4 hours, and there’s always something new to take away.  

This quarter’s **Design Suite virtual conference** kicked off with Carina handing out awards to celebrate member achievements. From finishing coursework to opening shops and hitting sales milestones, these shoutouts were such a great way to cheer on the community. Plus, members even got recognized for being super helpful to others—it’s all about that supportive vibe here.  

Next, Coach Lisa gave us the scoop on the upcoming **Design Suite Annual Meeting** in January 2025. It’s open to current members and alumni, and it’s going to be packed with business planning tips and 2025 design trend predictions. She also talked about the peer focus groups, which are honestly such a great idea! These small groups, like at the virtual conference, let members connect on specific interests like fabric design, planner creation, or even business accountability. Every quarter brings a fresh round of groups, so there’s always a chance to meet new people and learn together.  

Then came Coach Aja’s awesome tutorial on protecting your artwork with watermarks (seriously, a must if you’re selling online!). She also walked us through creating repeat patterns with Procreate and Adobe Illustrator. Watching her make something so technical seem simple was a total game-changer, much like the virtual conference insights.  

Afterward, Carina and Aja shared their best tips for selling repeat patterns. If you’ve been wondering how to turn those designs into profit, this session had all the answers. And let’s not forget Coaches Julie and Sharia! They hosted a fun panel with podcast listeners where everyone shared their favorite *Design Your Life* episodes and tossed out ideas for future topics, an exciting part of the Design Suite virtual conference experience.  

Carina also gave updates on the University of Arts and Design, including some exciting new degree programs. It’s clear she’s always looking for ways to help members grow.  

To wrap things up, Coach Sharia dove into the nitty-gritty of submitting designs to the Silhouette Design Store. From file setup to figuring out what types of designs sell best, she made it all super clear and doable.  

Finally, Carina closed the c reative business conference with some advice on why your business might not be selling as well as you’d like—and how to fix it. Her insights were honest, helpful, and totally on point, a staple of the Design Suite virtual conference.  

If you’ve ever wanted to connect with other creatives, pick up new skills, or just feel inspired, the **Design Suite virtual conference** is for you. It’s not just a meeting; it’s a community where you can grow and thrive. So, next quarter, don’t miss out—come join the fun!  

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