Upcoming Event
Tuesday, May 26 2026
6:30–8:30 pm
Leadership Lab
Design Leaders on the Jagged Edge
Tuesday, May 26 2026
6:30–8:30 pm
Leadership Lab
Design Leaders on the Jagged Edge
Presented by iF DESIGN ACADEMY x AIGA NY
As the role of design continues to expand, the complex realities and expectations of design leaders are evolving in real time. Leadership Lab is a short-form talk series that brings together top design leaders operating at the jagged edge to share what design leadership means to them in these uncertain times.
Speakers:
Ben Swire, Founder of Make Believe Works | Author of Safe Danger| IDEO Alum
Rich Tu, Partner at Sunday Afternoon
Sandy Fershee, Chief Design Officer at Audible
Attendees will have a chance to prepare for the future by listening to these signals and exploring how a provocation can blossom into possibility. Discussion groups and networking will follow the talks.
Tickets
- Non-Members $55.00
- AIGA Members $45.00
About iF DESIGN ACADEMY
At the iF DESIGN ACADEMY, we’re building a deeper bench of future-ready design leaders to lead the field with the skills, knowledge and global community they need. A new initiative of iF Design, an active member of the international design community since 1953 presenting our prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD, we have long been committed to excellence and impact in design.