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Dynamic Conversations
Forums is an annual conversation series that takes place throughout the chapter, focused around a central topic which impacts our design community at large.
Designing for Dignity
Our 2020 Forums topic is Designing for Dignity. Beginning in July, we are exploring the challenges around this topic from a variety of perspectives.
CEU Accredited Forums Videos
IIDA NC maintains a publicly accessible video library of recent presentations and discussions which provide insight into the top issues of the moment. IIDA NC
Members can earn CEU credits.
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Videos Block
- North Bay
- 2020
Design for the Future: Next Generation Workplaces
IDCEC CEU QUIZ
Watch Full Video (1:11:52)
Moderator: Mindy Weichman, Studio O+A
Panelists:
Danielle Stroble, Keller Street CoWork
Karen Heints, CBRE
Danielle O’Leary, City of San Rafael
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- Sacramento
- 2020
Design for Dignity: Constructing the Future
IDCEC CEU QUIZ
Watch Full Video (58:51)
Moderator: Jenny Hastings, Boulder Associates Architects, Principal
Panelists:
Jenna Abbot, The River District, Executive Director
Shannon O’Donnell, Knoll, Inc., Territory Sales Manger
Emilie Camerson, Downtwon Sacramento Partnership, Puplic affairs & Communications Director
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- East Bay
- 2020
Design for Dignity: A Shortage of Shelter
IDCEC CEU QUIZ
Watch Full Video (1:22:35)
Moderator: Rebecca Hathorn – Executive Director, Side By Side, Alameda County
Panelists:
Andrea Urton – CEO, HomeFirst
Daniel Cooperman – Director of Programs, Bay Area Community Services
Seth Orgain – Gensler, Architect, Senior Associate
Libby Schaaf – Mayor of Oakland
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- San Francisco
- 2020
Design for Dignity: Future Tense, Maintaining Human Dignity in the Age of Technology
IDCEC CEU QUIZ
Watch Full Video (1:27:28)
Moderator: Meg Ryan – TWO Director of Client Experiance
Panelist:
Sharawn Connors – Micron Technology, Diversity and Inclustion Vice President
Dave Evans – Samsung, Designer & Engineer
Mike Godlewski – IDEO, Interaction Designer
Karen Stolzendberg – Magic Leap, Senior Interaction Designer
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- East Bay
- 2020
Design for the Future: What’s Your Impact?
IDCEC CEU QUIZ
Watch Full Video (1:03:39)
Moderator: Trevo Croghan, One Workplace, General Manger Veritcal Markets
Panelists:
Emily Pilloton, Girls Garage & Project H, Founder & Executive Director
Deanna Van Buren, Designing Justice +Designing Space, Desin Director & Co-Founder of BIG Oakland
Oscia Wilson, Google, Real Estate Project Executive & Co-Founder of BIG Oakland
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- 2019
- San Francisco
Design for the Future: Space Unprecedented
IDCEC CEU QUIZ
Watch Full Video (1:22:17)
Moderator: Brian Stromquist, Region Technology Workplace Practice Leader, Gensler
Panelists:
Melodie Yasharm Co-Founder at SEArch + Space Exploration Architecture Director
Robert Kett, Anthropologist, Curator of Design
Isabel Torron, UX Designer, NASA Ames Research Center
Tiffany Chen, Design Lead, IDEO
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- 2019
- Silicon Valley
Design for the Future: The Future of Food
IDCEC CEU QUIZ
Watch Full Video (57:41)
Moderator: Christopher Good, Creative Director, One Workplace
Panelists:
Severine Secret, Prinipal Designer & Sustanability Consultatn, G02 Design Studio
Cayce Hill, Executive Director, Veggielution
Kevin O’Mara, Former Sr. Operations Manger, Cffee Macs, Apple Inc.
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- 2019
- North Bay
Design for Wellness: Revisioning Suburbia – Challenging Our Notion of Density and Scale
IDCEC CEU QUIZ
Watch Full Video (1hr 14mins)
Moderator: Aaron Jobson, Quattrochi Architects
Panelists:
Robin Stephani, 8th Ware
Paul Fritz, Fritz Architecture-Urbanism
Shirlee Zane, Sonoma County District 3 Supervisor
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- East Bay
- San Francisco
Design for Wellness: Building a Healthier Future
IDCEC CEU QUIZ
Watch Full Video (1hr 19mins)
Moderator: Laura Guido-Clark, LG-C Design & Project Color Corps
Panelists:
Alicia Parker, City of Oakland
Stephen Wong, Kaiser Permanente
Adam Winig, Arcsine
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- 2018
Design for Wellness: Nutrition in the Workplace
IDCEC CEU QUIZ
Watch Full Video (1hr)
Moderator: Richman Neumann Leed, AIA, Leed AP founder and CEO of Modumate.
Panelists:
Cayce Hill, Executive Director, Veggielution
Natalie Engels, IIDA, Principal, Gensler
Stephanie Ivanick, Global Programming Break Room Manager, LinkedIn
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- 2018
Design for Wellness: Hopeful & Mindful
IDCEC CEU QUIZ
Watch Full Video (1hr 5min)
Moderator: Sam Nickel, Operations Manager, Palm Tile
Panelists:
Bill Ryland, Director, Koinoma
Camille Ryland, Director Community Outreach, Koinoma
Krystal Dennis, Advisory Board, Koinoma
Kira Stewart, Principal, Art Consulting Services
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- 2018
Perspectives on Wellness: Defined & Decoded
IDCEC CEU QUIZ
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- 2016
Design for Humanity – The Influence of Art + Design on At-Risk Youth
Watch Full Video (1 hr 15 min)
As design professionals, we have a great opportunity and responsibility to our communities to help positively impact the next generation thru our creative work. Join us as we discuss with local artists, designers, educators and youth advocates how our industry can inspire young people struggling with social, economic and educational challenges through integration of art in interior environments.
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- 2016
Human Centered Design – An Exploration of Biophilia and Experience Design
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Immersive, life-changing design is all around us; whether we recognize it or not, may just be the difference it takes to be a successful designer. Join us as we explore the many facets of Human Centered Design and the ways in which we craft experiences that impact, influence, and improve the human reality.