Design Thinking is a process for activating change. Creative thinkers in numerous disciplines are realizing the power of this and designers have the tools to be leaders in discussions about civic engagement, social justice and ecological advocacy. Leading these efforts, designers are not only empowered with an understanding and agility to use the design process, but we also recognize that transformative designs, at a wide range of scales, require team effort. In addition to double blind peer-reviewed paper presentations, the conference will offer workshops on facilitation, design leadership, collaboration, and civic engagement.
This conference differs from previous AIGA Educators conferences as it is exploring the interdisciplinarity of design as it relates to education and other disciplines, as well as topics using design-thinking to fuel institutional and social/environmental change. We envision this conference to address how to teach design thinking and collaboration to serve change in our current political and social environment with an emphasis on workshops and collaborations.
The conference will take place at the San Luis Obispo Performing Arts Center, a modern performance facility located on the beautiful Central Coast of California at the campus of California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly). Open since September of 1996, the Performing Arts Center incorporates two main venues: the Christopher Cohan Center, including the majestic 1,286-seat Sidney Harman Hall, the 180-seat classroom Philips Hall, and the multi-purpose Pavilion that holds various capacities up to 400 people; and the 498-seat Alex & Faye Spanos Theatre.
Changing Directions™ will feature a diverse lineup of voices ranging from industry gurus with years of accumulated wisdom to rising professionals who are challenging convention. They share a common disdain for what is comfortable, status quo, and safe. They were not afraid to take a different route on their journey through design philosophy, and in doing so, have earned success and recognition for their breakthrough work. Each speaker and workshop leader has one main goal: to reveal to you a path that you never thought existed.
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Ticket Type | Members Price ($USD) | Non-Members Price ($USD) |
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All Access Pass | 750.00 | 1000.00 |
Day One (Workshop) Pass | 350.00 | 500.00 |
Single Workshop Pass | 75.00 | 150.00 |
Day Two (Conference) Pass | 500.00 | 750.00 |
Single Presentation Pass | 100.00 | 200.00 |
Student Conference Pass | 250.00 | 250.00 |
Ticket Type | Members Price ($USD) | |
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All Access Pass | 500.00 | |
Day One (Workshop) Pass | 250.00 | |
Single Workshop Pass | 75.00 | |
Day Two (Conference) Pass | 350.00 | |
Single Presentation Pass | 100.00 | |
Student Conference Pass | 100.00 |
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