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SUMMARY:SF Design: Then / Now / Next
DESCRIPTION:*** EVENT SOLD OUT***\nSan Francisco has arguably been the epicenter of design in the U.S. for nearly five decades\, attracting the world’s top talent. In that time\, the roles of the designer and the practice of design have changed and continue to evolve. Independent studios have been an integral part of the SF design landscape. Many have come and gone\, some have remained\, and new ones have risen to continue the legacy of design in SF. Come join us for a candid discussion panel of design leaders that have firsthand experience with the ebbs and flows of SF design.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/sf-design-then-now-next/
LOCATION:PA Consulting San Francisco Studio\, 517 York Street\, San Francisco\, California\, 94110\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business of Design
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SUMMARY:The Emergency Was Curiosity: In Defense of Useless Projects
DESCRIPTION:A talk and Q&A with investor and producer Christie George about The Emergency Was Curiosity\, an illustrated book report inspired by Jenny Odell’s How to Do Nothing. Christie’s project could be categorized as useless – there was no client\, no publisher\, no commissioning editor; she did this project for no other reason than that she wanted to. \nDuring the summer of 2020\, inspired by ideas about attention in Jenny’s book\, Christie began making hand-drawn illustrations\, watercolors\, and collages as a creative response and a means to develop her own practice of attention. What began for her as a “book report” turned into a body of artwork\, an exhibition\, an event series and\, more recently\, a group project. \nThis talk will ask each of us: what is worth paying attention to? Christie will mount a defense of your most useless projects – the work that is hard to categorize\, commodify\, or sell – and challenge you to honor and follow your own creative attention. \nSpeakers: \nChristie George\,  Investor/Producer \n  \n 
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/the-emergency-was-curiosity/
LOCATION:FourOneNine\, 419 10th Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business of Design,Design + Books,Design Culture,Women in Design
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SUMMARY:Navigating Uncertainty: Insights from UX Frontlines
DESCRIPTION:As the design industry grapples with the aftermath of widespread layoffs and a challenging job market\, there’s a pressing need to address the experiences\, insights\, and concerns of designers and researchers. Join our group of diverse\, industry leading designers and researchers as they share their journeys\, lessons learned\, and advice for navigating these turbulent times in the product industry. \nWe’ll also talk about the work they do; the industries they’re in; their day to day; the critical need for diversity and inclusion; and what keeps them going. These are people who are doing the work; pushing pixels; interviewing; launching. Join and connect with the folks doing the work and navigating the market every day. \n  \nEvent format\nAn hour long\, virtual panel. The audience will be able to submit questions throughout that will be addressed in the second half of the discussion. \n  \nMeet the panel\nModerator: Mariam Khan is a seasoned product and design leader with over 16 years of experience. Passionate about mission-driven work\, Mariam champions people-first approaches and has a proven track record of delivering next-gen products across all company stages. Dedicated to fostering growth and innovation within the design community\, she also serves as a mentor and advisor\, supporting startups and nonprofits in scaling teams and finding product-market fit\, while fostering professional growth along the way. \nPanelists:\nJason Branch is a designer\, creator and storyteller with over ten years of experience designing for financial inclusion and economic empowerment . As a senior product designer at Square he leads design for debit/credit card and trust experiences. \nConnie Wong is a Full-Stack Product Designer and Design Leader with 25 years of experience in Design and Tech in Silicon Valley\, from Dot.com to Web3. She has launched award-winning products and applications used by millions and has led design teams at all stages of company growth along with running her own design studio. Trained by Nielsen-Norman Group\, she’s an advocate for intuitive design processes. An artist and creator by nature\, she is also a world-renowned Electronic Dance Music DJ and producer. \nSarah Fathallah is a designer\, researcher\, and educator\, who specializes in applying participatory research and design in the social sector. Their work has included projects in over 25 countries with nonprofits\, governments\, and social enterprises such as the International Domestic Workers Federation and the International Rescue Committee\, on topics ranging from labor rights\, to reproductive health\, housing justice\, and foster care. Drawing from this body of work\, they write and speak about engaging vulnerable communities\, design ethics\, trauma-responsive approaches to design\, and the need for an ethic of care and an abolitionist politic in design. In addition to their research and design practice\, Sarah also currently serves as faculty at the California College of the Arts and Pratt Institute. \nKey Takeaways\n\nGain insights into the challenges and opportunities presented by layoffs in the UX industry.\nExplore representation and diversity in fostering inclusive design practices.\nReceive actionable advice and strategies for navigating the current job market and advancing in UX careers.\nEngage with a diverse panel of industry experts\, spanning both for-profit and non-profit sectors\, to gain multifaceted perspectives.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/navigating-uncertainty-insights-from-ux-frontlines/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Business of Design,Career,Career Paths,Design Culture
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SUMMARY:BEBOP / Industrial Design Celebration
DESCRIPTION:BEBOP is an industrial design studio based in Seoul\, globally collaborating with startups to established brands. In January 2023\, we opened our second office in San Francisco and we’ve prepared this special event to meet the local community\, make new friends\, and to celebrate the creative field of industrial design. \nWe will be exhibiting a diverse selection of products that we’ve designed along with prototypes and sketches that give you a vivid look into our design process\, specially set up for SF Design Week. Additionally\, Rich Park\, Co-Founder of BEBOP\, will share a presentation about the team’s insights on the power industrial design has on businesses and consumers based on the team’s past experiences. \nThere will also be time for you to network with attendees throughout the event. \nAnyone is welcome\, whether you’re a creative professional\, working on a hardware startup\, already running a successful brand\, or just curious about the design industry. \nJoin us for an evening of celebrating industrial design or just come by to grab a few\, or many\, complimentary drinks. \nEVENT SCHEDULE\n6:00pm-7:00pm / networking\n7:00pm-7:40pm / BEBOP presentation\n7:40pm:8:00pm / Q&A\n8:00pm-9:00pm / BEBOP exhibition & networking
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/bebop-industrial-design-celebration/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Business of Design
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SUMMARY:Manifesting A Future In Design
DESCRIPTION:What happens when your thoughts become a reality? Manifesting is a tool used daily by designers in their work as they weave client emotions into unique concepts. An inspired idea can become a beautiful space realized from specific intentions.  \nAlicia Cheung and Eva Bradley\, co-founders of Studio Heimat\, along with Tyson Lee\, creative director and founder of Mister Lee Designs\, and Emmi Lim\, Vice President of Community and Growth at Schumacher\, will discuss how they reimagined their career paths\, fought new challenges\, and achieved new goals. The conversation will be moderated by Angela Tafoya\, brand editorial director of Domino. \nThursday\, June 8\, 4:00 – 5:00 pm. The panel will begin promptly at 4:15 pm. Space is limited\, please RSVP. \nLight bites and drinks will be served.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/manifesting-a-future-in-design/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Business of Design
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SUMMARY:Changemakers\, with Maria Giudice
DESCRIPTION:CCA’s Design Division presents a talk & book signing by Maria Giudice\nBecoming a Changemaker by Leading with Design \nDesign leaders have evolved from being responsible for executing design concepts to having a crucial role in driving change across organizations. This is welcome progress\, but with greater responsibility comes new challenges\, especially when it comes to championing change in organizations likely to resist it. \nAs design-driven changemakers have risen in the ranks of business\, they’ve “learned on the job\,” experiencing both setbacks and victories. We captured many of these learnings by interviewing over 40 design leaders and incorporating their shared wisdom in our book\, Changemakers: How Leaders Can Design Change in an Insanely Complex World. Whether these leaders worked at IBM and Google\, a US government agency\, or a small consulting firm\, their insights and observations are applicable to all and well-worth considering. \nThis presentation will offer an overview of what we learned. It will cover Top 5 mistakes changemakers make as they navigate the messy processes and people issues involved in driving any type of change. You’ll learn how to determine the ground conditions needed for success\, how to find and align supporters\, how to minimize detractors\, and how to repurpose design tools\, frameworks\, and techniques to your advantage. \nBio:\nFor three decades\, creative teams and business leaders have sought the provocative vision and mentorship of Maria Giudice. After founding the pioneering experience design firm Hot Studio and leading global teams at Facebook and Autodesk\, Maria’s mission today is to build the next generation of creative leaders. Through one-on-one coaching\, group coaching\, and team-building workshops\, Maria unlocks the potential hidden in executives and the people they lead. A popular speaker at design and business conferences\, Maria is also the author of four design books\, including Rise of the DEO: Leadership by Design\, and most recently Changemakers: How Leaders Can Design Change in an Insanely Complex World.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/changemakers-with-maria-giudice/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Business of Design,Design Education,Experience Design,Graphic Design,Interior Design,Landscape Design,Product Design,Service Design,Social Impact
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SUMMARY:Designing through a Merger or Acquisition
DESCRIPTION:As a product ecosystem expands from its first product offering to a suite of interconnected products\, the design team often scales and forms subteams within the larger design organization. With this additional organizational and product complexity\, it becomes increasingly difficult for designers to stay aligned on design best practices as well as interaction and visual design details. When design organizations reach this tipping point\, if they haven’t done so already\, they will begin to invest in a centralized design system. All good then\, right? Yes\, but\, now imagine that the already complex product suite doubles\, triples\, or even quadruples in size due to a sudden merger or acquisition. Moreover\, the acquired company brings its own perspective on design best practices and potentially their own design system. Through our panel discussion\, we’ll discuss key user experience methodologies that can help design teams who find themselves in similar situations and are unsure where to start. Panelists will cover topics such as how to align on end-to-end design processes\, how to utilize user research to establish shared baselines\, how to converge disparate design systems\, and more. By the end of this discussion\, attendees should walk away with a design-focused playbook to help them proactively deliver on the original promise of their organization’s merger or acquisition. (Note: for the first 30 minutes or so we’ll have light snacks and beverages so come on time if you’d like to mingle with the other attendees!) \n*Registration for this event will close on June 4th 2:00 pm PDT due to building security logistics.
URL:https://sfdesignweek.embold.net/event/designing-a-merger-or-acquisition/
LOCATION:California
CATEGORIES:Business of Design,Experience Design,Product Design,Tech/Software
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