DesignerCon was this past weekend, and I got to experience it for the first time ever! The short story: I LOVED it! The long? Well, I guess you’ll just have to keep on reading.
How did I hear about DesignerCon?
Believe it or not, it was because of artists that I am following on Instagram. A ton were posting their convention schedules, and I kept seeing the name DesignerCon pop up. Out of curiosity I decided to look it up, and I realized it was in Pasadena! Not only that, the tickets were really cheap. It just so happens I have family and friends living in the area, so I threw out the offer to see if anyone else would want to go with me and then just bought the weekend pass.
What the heck is DesignerCon?
The best way that I can describe DesignerCon is that it is basically an entire convention that is JUST the Artist Alley. TONS of incredible and talented artists selling all sorts of merchandise from enamel pins, stickers, shirts, and vinyl figurines. If you’ve read any of my past blogs about conventions, I’ve always noted that Artist Alleys are my favorite part of them. Why? It’s because of the unique gifts that you are able to get, as well as being able to support fellow artists and gain inspiration from. Let’s just say, by wallet was crippled because of the many things I bought for myself, as well as the many great gifts I was able to find for my friends and family.
What is the best part of this convention then?
Since for this convention I can’t just say the Artist Alley was my favorite part, I would have to say that my favorite aspect of this convention was being able to have conversations with some of the artists there. Learning about vendors, talkin’ story, and gaining some valuable advice. What’s great is that I’ve found so many new artists to now follow and support on Instagram!
Should I go to DesignerCon?
YES. Why? Because the price for entry can’t be beat! I especially recommend it to any fellow artists out there who are looking for a convention that centers around such great talent and inspiration. A convention that is much more affordable than something like Adobe MAX, but will still have you leaving feeling inspired and energized to get some of your own creative projects going.
Next year they’re planning to move it to Anaheim, so be on the lookout for tickets, and hope to see you there next time!
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