If you give a Mick a mic
I'm a frequent speaker at international design, technology, & UX conferences. My approach is always fun, playful, and engaging (think design meets stand-up). I love to make complex topics accessible & entertaining, leaving audiences inspired and encouraged.
Selected topics
You can catch me delivering keynotes, participating in panel discussions, or leading engaging workshops.
Creativity & storytelling
Generative AI
Speculative design
UX design
Illustration
Burnout / mental health
Speaker CV
☞ “How I learned to stop worrying and love the AI overlords”
Awwwards NYC December 2024
Creative Mornings Chicago July 2024
☞ “What Generative AI means for Designers”
Design Matters Copenhagen October 2023
DDX Munich May 2024
uxcon vienna September 2024
☞ “Mixed Success” Dallas Society of Visual Communications, December 2022
☞ “Craft and Creativity in the Age of AI” IXDA Chicago May 2024
☞ Creating a Design System with Mick Champayne Adobe Live September 2019
☞ “Black Mirror & the Power of Speculative Design”
SXSW March 2019
Speculative Futures Chicago April 2019
IXDA Chicago May 2018
☞ “You Do You, Boo” AIGA Student Portfolio Review Keynote April 2021
☞ We’re All Human Mullets Dribbble Overtime Podcast August 2020
☞ “Do the Right Thing: Ethical Questions for the Modern Day” IxDA Chicago July 2019
☞ Mentorship Panel: Diversity & Inclusion AIGA Chicago March 2019
☞ Underscore Podcast 016 • Mick Champayne The Chicago Graphic Design Club November 2022
☞ Women Talk: Conferences Women Talk Design February 2019
“Mick Champayne was a highlight —mixing fun and seriousness perfectly while discussing the use of generative AI in design. A shout-out to the presentation skills: it truly makes a huge difference seeing it live on stage compared to just watching a TED Talk on YouTube.”
– DDX Munich