Collaboratively Creating the Future of Covington
Connect + Collaborate
Quarterly meetups with rotating hosting duties. These quarterly meetups bring agencies, entrepreneurs, students, creative professionals, city officials, and curious minds together to discuss topics ranging from web3 to branding and packaging design to local entrepreneur support.
We focus on fostering collaboration between attendees. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds and industries to come together and share their knowledge and ideas. This often leads to pro bono support of local companies.
Upcoming Event
Student Q&A
11.06.25
Calling students and young professionals! You’re invited to a Q&A featuring design professionals bringing a wide range of industry experience from freelance to corporate.
Not a student? No problem! You can still join the conversation.
PANELISTS
Julie Mader-Meersman, MFA, UXC, Designer, Artist & Professor of Visual Communication Design at NKU
Rachel Berhan, Brand Expression Designer at Procter & Gamble
Ron Roark, Principal Creative Director at Mindpunch
Claire Greweling, Graphic Designer at Inhabit®
Whether you’re a student or an experienced professional, this is your opportunity to network and engage in meaningful discussions by asking and answering questions about the creative industry.
Past Events
Cincinnati Design Week 2025
10.13.25-10.17.25
Cincinnati Design Week is a vibrant, city-wide celebration that champions the power of design to connect, inspire, and improve the world around us. Through a dynamic lineup of workshops, panels, and presentations, we bring together creatives from all backgrounds to explore new ideas, share diverse perspectives, and elevate design as a vital professional practice.
Public Art @ Scribble Park
09.25.25
Our outdoor summer bash annual event at Scribble Park! We had a panel of incredible public artists sharing their stories plus a DJ set right after to keep the good times rolling.
Panelists:
Alloy Marc: Burning Man and public art, including Clive The Alien
Brandon Hawkins: Teaching artist at Soul Palette
Chris & Nate Dye: Partners at Dye Bros
Emily Wolff: Restaurateur and public art
Jim Tucker: Muralist and public art
Summer Mixer - Networking & Happy Hour
07.23.25
Awesome excuse to get out and do some networking over drinks and lite bites, all to benefit Cincinnati Youth Collaborative.
Hosted collaboratively by Greater Cincinnati’s own “Mixed Media” organizations:
AdClub Cincinnati, AMA Cincinnati, Cov Creates, Cincinnati IxDA, PRSA Cincinnati, TheCircuit, Together Digital Cincinnati
Diversity Equity Inclusion Accessibility
04.09.25
An inspiring evening of creativity, connection, and conversation at Madison Design. We’re brought together designers, artists, and creative minds to explore how diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility shape the future of design. Discussion abrout why inclusive and accessible design isn’t just important—it’s essential to creating a better, more equitable world.
CDW Townhall
04.09.25
A virtual townhall meeting with the Cincinnati Design Week crew to learn more about recent changes, future planning, ask questions, and get involved.
A great start to a new beginning for CDW!
Revival Happy Hour
02.27.25
We shook off the winter blues and reconnected with fellow creatives at our happy hour at Revival Vintage Bottle Shop and Bar! Cozying up by the fireplace, sipping on a craft cocktail (or your favorite pour), and catching up with the community. Plus, we got the chance to browse their incredible vintage bottle shop upstairs!
Cincinnati Design Week
10.07-10.11.24
We partnered with AIGA Cincinnati and SEGD Cincinnati to create the 11th annual Cincinnati Design Week.
It was a week long, annual multi-day celebration of design that was filled with workshops, panel discussions, speaking events and more.
Public Art
07.18.24
Hosted at Scribble Park by AlloyFX, we had a panel of incredible public artists sharing their stories plus a DJ set right after to keep the good times rolling.
PR for Creatives
05.09.24
Hosted at the Scooter Media offices and hear from our Public Relations Director, Lauren Vogel, APR, and Senior Digital Specialist, Sarah Brookbank. This great panel was rounded out by Spotted Yeti Media President, Molly Berrens.
Business 101
02.29.24
Our first quarterly event of 2024 as we hear from a diverse set of panelists speak in the fantastic Covington office of DBL Law. Speakers to be announced shortly!
AQDA with Durham
11.09.23
A no-holds-barred, open table discussion with Durham centered around things that matter (and don’t) in and around the ever-changing design industry. All questions are welcomed. All answers are well-earned.
Cocktails & Creatives
08.27.23
Hosted by AGNT + Cincinnati Alchemy Fest at Second Story, we paired mixologists with AI artists for a one-of-a-kind interactive experience.
AI & Media
08.17.23
Our third quarterly event for 2023 featured a panel discussion on AI and how it affects video production. Thank you Harris Media for hosting in your great space!
Packaging Design
05.11.23
Local design studio BLDG hosts a Thursday night happy hour and panel presentation featuring speakers from our local community who have worked on packaging design.
Entrepreneurship
02.23.23
AGNT + Boars Room hosts a Thursday night happy hour and panel presentation featuring speakers from companies that are helping support entrepreneurs and startups in our local community.
Accessibility in Design
12.07.23
We bring accessibility design experts Renee Seeward, Patrick Haney, and Lindsey Gauggel together at Madison Design to share their knowledge and experience with Cov Creates.
Our Sponsors
Elevate + Evolve
Our aim is to elevate attendees and their businesses or projects. We provide resources, mentorship, and support to help individuals achieve their goals and reach their full potential.
We continuously evolve to meet the changing needs and interests of its attendees. We adopt new technologies, trends, and best practices to ensure that Cov Creates remains relevant and valuable. Entrepreneurs, students, professionals, and city representatives all come together with one goal, to put Covington on the map as a creative hotbed.
Old Building into New Entrepreneurial Hub
Working with Blue North and the City of Covington, the powerhouse of creative talent in Covington, KY has come together to bring new live to an aging building. We are helping breath new life into the building which will become a resource to the entire professional community of Northern Kentucky, and a great place to start or grow your business.
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