Past 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, Executive Creative Director & 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
The iF DESIGN ACADEMY is a new initiative of iF Design, a respected member of the international design community since 1953, and host of the prestigious iF DESIGN AWARD. Part of the international nonprofit’s longstanding commitment to excellence and impact in design — the iF DESIGN ACADEMY equips mid- to senior-level design leaders with the skills, knowledge and global community needed to be future-ready in their careers and help lead the industry forward.