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Design Spotlight
Celebrating Eye On Design
Thursday, April 18 2024
6:30–9:00 pm
Past Event
Thursday, April 18 2024
6:30–9:00 pm

Design Spotlight
Celebrating Eye On Design

Thursday, April 18 2024
6:30–9:00 pm

Design Spotlight
Celebrating Eye On Design

Join us for a moderated conversation on the impact of AIGA’s Eye on Design

Lee-Sean Huang, Liz Stinson, Perrin Drumm, and Tala Safié lead an enlightening panel discussion on AIGA’s Eye on Design’s influence, the journey behind crafting the “What It Means to Be a Designer Today” book, and the evolving role of media in shaping today’s design culture.

Don’t Miss Our Post-Event Reception

Cap off the evening in style – mingle, meet the speakers, and get your copy of “What It Means to Be a Designer Today.” While a select number of books will be available for sale at the event, we encourage securing your copy ahead of time by opting for a pre-purchase with your ticket — guaranteeing you won’t leave empty-handed.

Event Series: Design Spotlight
These events are design talks or conversations that feature designers or creative teams sharing top of mind or breakout work.

Tickets
We are committed to keeping events accessible to all participants. Your ticket and donation supports AIGA NY and costs associated with event production costs. If ticket cost is a barrier, please contact Stacey@aigany.org.

Schedule
  • 6:30 pm Doors open and check-in
  • 7:00 pm Event begins
  • 8:00 pm Post event reception
Tickets
  • Non-members $25.00
  • AIGA Members $15.00
  • "What It Means to Be a Designer Today"s $43.55
John L. Tishman Auditorium, The New School


University Center
63 5th Avenue
New York, 10003

Moderator

Lee-Sean Huang

Lee-Sean is the Senior Director of Learning and Programs at AIGA, the professional association for design. In 2013, he co-founded Foossa, a creative consultancy focused on facilitating community-centered design and social innovation. He is also a part-time faculty member at the Parsons School of Design, the School of Visual Arts, and Emerson College. IG @leesean

Speakers

Perrin Drumm

Perrin is a writer, and runs the publishing division at A24 Films. Previously, she founded AIGA’s Eye on Design. IG @gourmet___bathing

Tala Safié

Tala is a graphic designer and art director based in Brooklyn. She currently works as a graphics and multimedia editor at The New York Times.

Liz Stinson

Liz is a writer and editor. She is currently a senior editor at Fast Company where she oversees the publication’s design coverage. Previously, she was executive editor at Eye on Design and a staff writer at WIRED.

Livestream Access

This event will be live-streamed! Click here for livestream tickets.

John L. Tishman Auditorium, The New School


University Center
63 5th Avenue
New York, 10003