Save the Date – Passport to Professionalism
Date
Friday, September 19 2025
Join us for Passport to Professionalism, an exciting and interactive event designed to help design students explore the many career paths available with a design degree. Hosted at the stunning KBM Hogue showroom in downtown San Jose, this event will bring together professionals from across the design industry for an afternoon of exploration, connection, and inspiration.
Students will have the opportunity to engage in small-group Q&A sessions with professionals representing a variety of roles, including design product sales, furniture design/sales, lighting design/sales, interior design & architecture, and end-user design. As participants rotate from group to group, they’ll collect stamps in their “professional passports”—adding a fun and interactive twist to the experience.
Whether you’re curious about non-traditional paths or eager to expand your career vision, Passport to Professionalism will provide meaningful insight into the wide range of opportunities your design degree can unlock.