AT&T Leadership Summit hero image
Project
13/14
Brand
AT&T
Date
2019
Platforms
Print/Digital/Experiential
Role
Direction/Design

The AT&T Leadership Summit is an annual conference that develops leaders and equips them with the tools they'll need to lead successfully. I led teams through the branding and design of the conference for its big debut.

Celebrating creativity, design leadership, and the exploration of new skills and experiences, the conference focuses on what it means to lead at AT&T in what is a rapidly-changing and ever-evolving digital landscape. My team was responsible for mapping out the 2-day event, developing a branded look and feel, as well as designing all of the communication and collateral. It was a fun challenge bringing things together in just several weeks, on a very tight budget, working with a cross-country team.

AT&T Leadership Summit welcome

Our team created a theme around "Spirit of Adventure", inspired by the will to lead with courage, pioneer new paths, and carry the torch for a company going through a digital transformation.

From an adventure pass evite and trail map agenda, to the group icebreakers like Choose Your Leadership Style and the classic Marshmallow Challenge, the theme inspired a story which guided the execution of all of the creative, making the entire experience that much more considered, meaningful, and connected.

Leadership Summit logo — light
Leadership Summit logo — blue
Leadership Summit badge
Leadership Summit branded identity

Evites, agendas, and on-site touchpoints that tell one cohesive story.

From the digital evite and printed trail map agendas to large-format banners and wayfinding, every artifact reinforced the summit narrative and guided attendees through the two-day experience.

Adventure pass evite
Trail map agenda poster 1
Trail map agenda poster 2
Leadership style icebreaker cards
Summit badge and shirt
Leadership Summit banners
Icebreaker cards
Summit buttons

Celebrating leaders and closing the loop with a thoughtful sendoff.

Presentation templates and thank-you materials rounded out the system, so speakers and organizers had a consistent canvas. The closing notes echoed the summit’s themes of exploration, courage, and next steps.

Summit presentation grid
Summit thank-you
Summit thank-you grid

AT&T Experience Insights

Branding a CX design and innovation studio.

Talkar

Product Design Leader

I shape digital products for global brands, combining strategic direction with hands-on design craft. Across 14+ years, I’ve managed teams of 11 designers, partnered with executive leadership on product strategy, and delivered AI-powered experiences with measurable business impact.

Name Eric Talkar
Location New York, NY
LinkedIn @etalkar

Experience

Square

Principal Product Designer Dec 2025–Present

Lead product design across Retail, Catalog, and Inventory, simplifying complex seller workflows through connected tools and AI-powered experiences. Shipped Scheduled Updates and redesigned item options and variations. Defined the vision for a shared scheduling framework, with ongoing work on Scheduled Resets and item availability. Designed Catalog Cleanup and am developing inventory intake experiences for Managerbot, Square’s AI assistant. Built a Design Hub in Cursor to showcase work across Block’s brands and presented it at Design Week.

Expedia Group

Principal Product Designer Oct 2024–Nov 2025

Co-led design strategy and execution for AI Agent experiences across Hotels.com, Vrbo, and Expedia, connecting trip planning, shopping, and support. Co-authored the 2025 AI Agent roadmap with Product partners, facilitated discovery and alignment sessions, and presented strategy to senior leadership, including the CEO. Defined the Hotels.com Evolution vision and led a unified AI visual expression framework to align product and brand experiences. Directed keynote visuals and the AI Agent launch film for the CPO-led debut at Explore ’25. Mentored designers through weekly critiques and learning forums.

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