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Flip the Script



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When things don't go as planned, do you see a setback or an opportunity? Creativity often thrives when things get messy, surprising, or even a bit frustrating. The trick is knowing how to turn those tricky moments into your greatest strengths.

Join us for Flip the Script, on May 8th, an evening where our speakers will share real stories about flipping challenges into creative wins. You'll hear about unexpected detours, bold pivots, and how turning situations on their head led to surprising breakthroughs. They'll show you that even when you're backed into a corner, there's always another angle to explore.

Whether you're navigating creative roadblocks, pivoting your approach, or just curious about turning setbacks into comebacks, this night will inspire you to see your creative journey differently. Because sometimes the best move is to flip the script.

Reserve your tickets early on Eventbrite.

Here’s what you can expect from an ODC event:

Make new creative friends! The first hour of the event is dedicated to networking. Don’t be scared, we promise the ambiance will be super laid back. Grab a drink, have some food and have a chat with a stranger!

Listen to inspiring speakers!

Luke Norrad
Graphic Designer

Cara Tierney
Visual Artist

Eepmon
Digital Artist

Get yourself a zine!
Zines 0005 to 0007 will be available for sale at the event.

Have some food and drinks!
Light food will be provided at the event, drinks are for sale at the bar.

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Agenda:

6:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Chats, snacks, and drinks

7:00 - 9:00 p.m. - Speaker presentations and panel discussion

9:00 - 9:30 p.m. - More fun chats and drinks

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IMPORTANT: If you have accessibility needs, please contact us—we also offer a 2-for-1 ticket system for individuals attending with a support person.

Please stay home if you’re not feeling well. Should any speakers fall sick, the event will still proceed.

Tickets are non-refundable and any updates will be communicated to you as early as possible.

Questions? Reach out to hello@ottdesign.club

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Ottawa Design Club
@looknorrad
Luke Norrad

Luke Norrad is a graphic designer from Halifax, Nova Scotia, with a unique focus on custom lettering and typography. He is a graduate of the Fine Arts program at NSCAD University. In 2013, he opened an independent design studio to provide graphic design, custom lettering, and illustration for a wide range of Canadian and international clients, including restaurants, clothing brands, skateboard companies, museums, and government agencies.

He has established himself as a branding specialist, known for producing vintage-inspired solutions from scratch, and is sought after for his unique style and attention to detail in each project.

lukenorrad.com
Ottawa Design Club
@phantomtits
Cara Tierney

Raised in Tio’tiake|Montreal, Tierney is a Scottish/Irish/Italian/white/settler, trans*, creative and community builder whose work sits at the intersection of art and education. Currently a prof at the University of Ottawa, Tierney has taught at Algonquin College and the National Gallery of Canada, and has designed and delivered arts, and arts-based anti-oppression workshops on unceded Algonquin land, the area surrounding so-called Ottawa, since 2004. Globally minded, locally-rooted, Tierney approaches their work as an endless series of opportunities to bridge creativity and knowledge-sharing in the service of social transformation, knitting interpersonal moments into strengthening communities, and collective social justice efforts from the ground up.

phantomtits.bigcartel.com
Ottawa Design Club
@eepmon
eepmon

Eric Chan, aka eepmon, is a digital and generative artist from Ottawa known for fusing art and code. He’s collaborated with major names like Canada Goose and Marvel, with work featured in galleries, museums, and even the Canada Council Art Bank. His CityLights NFTs explore Web3, while projects like INTERSECTIONS turn weather data into vibrant art.

In 2025, he became Library and Archives Canada’s first-ever creator in residence, using digital art to bridge heritage and innovation. A cultural envoy for Canada, he’s joined trade missions to Japan and China, served on the Canadian Museums Association board, and created a digital mural at the Canadian Museum of History for Asian Heritage Month.

Backed by the Bruce Lee Foundation, eepmon also collaborated with the Jackie Chan Stunt Team and director Andy Cheng on a motion piece for the 2024 Unforgettable Gala. He’s received top honours, including the 2023 LAC Scholar Award and the 2024 Banff Forum ABJ Fellowship, making waves in both art and tech worldwide.

eepmon.com
Watch Them Again

Flip the Script: Highlight



Flip the Script: Luke Norrad



Flip the Script: Cara Tierney



Flip the Script: eepmon



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