In-person at MODA
About This Event
Join David Tann, founder and CEO of Tantrum Agency and MODA’s first Designer-in-Residence, for a workshop that dives into the heart of branding!
As the visionary behind an award-winning creative agency that believes the brand is everything, David will share insights from his work helping global companies and organizations build brands that resonate deeply with their audiences. In this hands-on session, participants will learn more about Tantrum's approach to creating brands that are more than just logos or taglines—they're stories, experiences, and identities that speak to their audiences and what they stand for.
Drawing from Tantrum’s belief in the power of creative risk-taking and strategic storytelling, David will guide attendees through the principles of integrity, consistency, and daring to challenge the status quo. Whether you’re a creative professional, entrepreneur, or just curious about how branding works, this workshop will provide practical tools to elevate your brand and build meaningful connections with your audience.
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Besides being MODA’s designer-in-residence, David Tann is the award-winning founder and CEO of Tantrum Agency. He has spent his entire career working with global brands. David has launched brands for Abercrombie & Fitch, designed record-breaking holiday campaigns for Bath & Body Works, managed packaging for Kohl’s department store, revitalized the OshKosh B’gosh clothing brand, directed e-commerce for Carter’s, and unveiled the new identity for his hometown NBA basketball team, the Atlanta Hawks.
Prior to founding Tantrum, David served as VP, Creative Director for the Atlanta Hawks and State Farm Arena, where he was responsible for establishing a consistent brand voice across all media. David and his creative team played an integral part in rolling out the NBA team’s bold visual identity and delivered a vibrant brand aesthetic that represented the team’s mantra “True to Atlanta”.
In 2023, Tann was named Entrepreneur of the Year by the Atlanta Business League. In 2021, he was awarded AMA Atlanta Marketer of the Year. And in 2020, he was featured as one of Simply Buckhead Magazine’s Rising Stars. David has a B.A. in Communication from Wake Forest University and is a graduate of the design program at Miami Ad School at The Portfolio Center.
Outside of his work with Tantrum, Tann serves as an adjunct professor at the Miami Ad School at Portfolio Center, where he has taught Retail Branding for many years. He also currently serves on the Board of Directors for North Atlanta High School’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) program.
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The Museum of Design Atlanta is conveniently located in the Midtown Arts District, right across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center at 1315 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309.
MODA is located on the ground floor of the 1315 Peachtree Building. The building is a mix use site and is shared by MODA, the Peachtree Public Library, and Perkins+Will.
MODA resides on the land of the Mvskoke (Muscogee / Creek) people.
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Parking
MODA does not offer designated parking. There are public parking lots located in the Midtown Arts district, as well as metered parking available along Peachtree St NE. The paid Lanier parking deck at 1337 Peachtree St NE is the closest deck within walking distance of the museum.
Bike Riders
For visitors traveling by bike, there are plenty of bike racks conveniently located around MODA! You can find them along Peachtree Street, including right outside of MODA, and at the Arts Center MARTA Station. Don’t forget to bring a lock!
Marta
If visiting by train, take the North or South rail line to the Arts Center MARTA Station (N5), located directly behind the Woodruff Arts Center (accessible). Exit the Arts Center Station at the top level by the Peachtree Street exit. You will be behind the Woodruff Arts Center. MODA is located directly across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center. Use the cross-walk at the intersection of 16th and Peachtree to reach our building.
For more information on MARTA schedules, maps, and connections from other transit providers, please visit the MARTA website.
We offer a 20% discount on museum admission for patrons who used public transportation to get to MODA! (DOES NOT APPLY TO SUNDAY FUNDAY SPECIAL RATE)
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MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met, but don't worry: should MODA have to cancel, we will gladly issue a full refund to all registrants. If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us at least 7 days prior to the event start. By doing so, we can process a refund for the ticket cost (minus a small $10 processing fee per class). Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for cancellations made less than 7 days before an event.
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Designers with different styles of learning or special needs are welcome in MODA public programs. We will be able to most effectively help everyone learn and enjoy this experience if we know about those needs in advance of the program. Please email miranda@museumofdesign.org with questions or information.
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Pictures and videos will be captured during MODA public programs and may be published on the official website, social media, and newsletters of the Museum of Design Atlanta. If you do not wish to appear on these platforms, please write to felicia@museumofdesign.org.
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Email Felicia at felicia@museumofdesign.org with any questions.