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August 27, 2026
New at Pictoplasma NYC 2026, a focus session with Kevin Walker, CCO of BUCK, and Derek Gieraltowski & Shandy Tsai of Duolingo explores where character-driven storytelling is headed and how strategies succeed or fail in branding campaigns.
The Industry Focus Session is Included with full conference passes, $240, available HERE.
When: Friday, Sept 18, 6:30–8pm
Where: SVA Theatre, 333 West 23rd Street, New York, NY 10011
Kevin Walker, BUCK
Kevin Walker is Chief Creative Officer of BUCK, where he works with organizations big and small to shepherd brand-defining output. He has been at BUCK for over a decade, building systems, working on complicated design problems, and finding ways to engage with new technologies. Kevin oversees a creative leadership team of nearly 50 directors, writers, and thinkers across campaigns, branding, and production.
Derek Gieraltowski & Shandy Tsai, Duolingo
Duolingo is famous for its iconic Owl mascot. Senior Animator Derek Gieraltowski gives it notorious mischief—unhinged alter egos like a unicorn with a butthole or a sunglasses-wearing bird on fire. Senior Creative Producer Shandy Tsai has shaped the app’s icons, streaks, and partnerships that keep learners coming back, and co-founded the Asian Creative Foundation.
This September, Pictoplasma returns to NYC for its 12th conference edition, bringing together an outstanding group of speakers, a screening of animated shorts and portfolio reviews.
