AAF-ND Presents: “Learnings from the Creative Classroom” with Troy Pottgen

March 2025 Speaker: Troy Pottgen

Join us for our March speaker event at the Sanctuary Event Center in Fargo. This month’s speaker is Troy Pottgen, founder of creative consultancy, Narwhal Stories, and a Professor of Design at Grand Canyon University.

Event Schedule:

• 11:30 am – Doors Open
• 12:00 pm – Welcome, Announcements + Introduction
• 12:05 pm – Presentation
• 12:50 pm – Audience Q+A

Presentation Summary:
Join Troy, founder of Narwhal Stories and a seasoned design professor, as he shares valuable insights drawn from both his extensive agency experience and his time in the classroom. Whether you’re just starting out or you’re a seasoned professional, Troy’s talk is packed with actionable advice to help you sharpen your creative skills, navigate challenges, and elevate your work. Drawing on real-world examples from top agencies around the globe, you’ll leave with fresh perspectives on creativity, collaboration, and leadership.

About Troy:

Troy is the founder of creative consultancy, Narwhal Stories, and a Professor of Design at Grand Canyon University. As a CW/CD, he has worked at agencies in Amsterdam, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Diego, and Phoenix, and his work has been honored by Communication Arts and the One Club. He is most proud of his team sweeping Art Direction, Copywriting, and Best in Show in the same year at the American Advertising Awards. Troy loves his wife, two kids, the underappreciated genius of Father Guido Sarducci, and one of his two cats. He doesn’t golf or run as much as he would like to.