Design 2014: Harnessing the Power of Design Thinking Now

AIGA presents a discussion panel at the FutureM conference hosted by MITX.

How might we educate designers as problem solvers of the future? How might a designer evolve and look ahead in order to solve the future problems clients & business models pose? How does a creative business need to evolve to stay competitive and offer their clients competitive thinking?

The Panelists:

Moderated by:
Angela Shen-Hsieh, CEO, Visual i/o

Education:
Jan Kubasiewicz, Professor, Head of Graduate Program in Communication Design,  Dynamic Media Institute, MassArt

Innovation:
Michael Hendrix, Associate Partner, IDEO

Business:
Gary Koepke, Co-Founder & Executive Creative Director, Modernista!

Investment:
Marina Hatsopoulos, Angel investor, Windy Street

The Discussion: In the past decade, designers have increasingly been involved in creating value for clients (whether public or business) through applying design thinking to complex problems, even when the outcomes may be more strategic, multi-dimensional and conceptual than what most would consider traditional communication design.

As AIGA approaches its centennial in 2014 and reevaluates its mission to “advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force”, we invite you to join the discussion at the FutureM conference.

Admission

AIGA Members - FREE
Non-Members - $10