Unfortunately this event has been postponed due to unforeseen circumstances. We will host Designing Products that Last in the fall. Sign up to the newsletter or follow @designyyj on instagram for future updates.

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What makes a product stand the test of time? From beauty to fashion and everything in between, local businesses are raising the bar to design products that last. In this talk, we’ll delve into how thoughtful choices around design, materials and supply chains impact a product’s longevity and sustainability. We’ll look at the role brand vision plays in addressing and disrupting consumer expectations.

You'll hear first hand examples from our panel of innovative design leaders:

• Paul Long, founder and president of ANIÁN
• Alex Nagel, founder & CEO of ANCORD Design Co.
• Melodie Reynolds, founder of Elate Cosmetics
• Carla Sorrell (Chair), director of Design Victoria

You will learn:

• How to identify and root your work in your own narrative
• Storytelling tricks and tools you can use in your own work
• The role story plays in great designs

Format: Each panelist will introduce themselves and present their work for 5 minutes each. The presentations will be followed by a discussion and questions from the audience.

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