Clambake: Creative Conversations is a free speaker series open to everyone who loves design, professionals, students, and the simply curious alike. Each gathering brings together designers, creatives, and design enthusiasts to share ideas, spark inspiration, and connect with Rhode Island’s vibrant creative community.

Hosted in partnership with a local community organization and businesses, every event features emerging and established designers speaking on a shared theme. Through 15-minute presentations followed by an engaging Q&A, speakers offer fresh insights, personal experiences, and practical takeaways you can bring back to your own creative practice.

Since 2018, DESIGNxRI has been facilitating these meaningful conversations with Rhode Island’s design community. This series is one of the best ways to meet new people, learn from local creatives, and be inspired by the design happening all around us.

Join us, bring a friend, and be part of the conversation.

Past Creative Conversations

Check out some of our past Creative Conversations at locations like Moniker Brewery, Avenue Concept, and more!