NeoCon East Events
D421 Forum | DC NOMA Forum | D421 Social Networking Event | FocusOnDESIGN Forum | D421 Afternoon Cruise Event
NeoCon® East
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Returning for its 7th year, NeoCon® East, has made its trademark as the premier design exposition and conference for the mid-Atlantic design community and a necessity to the industry. For more information go to www.neoconeast.com.
D421 suggests registering for the following events at NeoCon® East.
Designers421 presents: Connecting Designers of Color in the 21st Century [AF6]Date/Time: Wednesday, October 28 • 1:30-3:30 p.m.
Credits: 0.2 CEU, 2 LU
Fee: $15.00. Students free
Highlights:This interactive session will share the successful launch of D421, a growing cross-cultural, interdisciplinary network of leaders in design practice and education who are dedicated to building professional and community relationships and activities that support the interests of, and connections to, minority designers. Come learn about the development of the network and how you can benefit from and contribute to D421 initiatives. There will be plenty of insightful dialogue about the needs of the minority design community and opportunities for collaboration and growth.
Speakers: Eric Anderson, President IDSA, and associate professor of Industrial Design, Carnegie Mellon University; Joi Roberts, design ambassador, Motorola Consumer Experience Design.
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DC NOMA presents: Master Builders In The Nation’s Capitol:
Featuring African American Architects [AF5]Date/Time: Wednesday, October 28 • 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Credits: 0.1 CEU, 1 LU
Fee: $10
Highlights: Michelle Jones will discuss her documentary featuring the works of some of the early 20th centruy African American Architects in the Washington, D.C. Metropolitan area. This presentation will also feature a viewing of portions of the documentary and a discussion of the production process.
Speakers: Michelle Jones, producer, independent filmmaker Seminar Registration
Special Event Presented by: Designers421, FocusOnDESIGN, D421 and DC NOMA
Designers Night Out
Date/Time:
Wednesday, October 28 • 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.Highlights: Engage in social networking while enjoying a meal or light refreshments and cash bar at an area restaurant. Location to be confirmed during the above forum events.
Under consideration is the Red Maple. Since opening in December 2001, Red Maple has become the place in Baltimore to experience the modern lounge vibe. Exotic cocktails, Asian inspired tapas and mod-lounge sounds echoing off of a unique retro-modern architecture are the products of our passion for creating this vibe. Located in the historic and cultural district of Mt. Vernon, Red Maple offers a critically acclaimed fares, resident and guest djs and an atmosphere that will lounge you deep into the night. Read more: http://www.930redmaple.com/. See you there!
Please RSVP for this event so we can get a head count.
FocusOnDESIGN Association ForumDesigner’s Advantage: The Digital Frontier [AF7]
Date/Time: Thursday, October 29 • 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Credits: 0.2 CEU, 2 LU
Fee: $15
Highlights: What is the connection between ultra-high-tech future systems and existing day-to-day design challenges? This seminar is ideal for any practitioner that wants to know more about technology trends that are affecting the present and future of design. Through discussion and demonstration participants will gain insightful glimpses that will aid their team as they consider current presentation and marketing technologies, building information modeling and new devices that can enhance the practice of architecture and interior design in innovative ways.
Speakers: Joel Avery, design principal, CREATiVENESS
Spirit of Baltimore Sightseeing Cruise Tour Presented by: Designers421, FocusOnDESIGN, D421 and DC NOMA
Afternoon Cruise
Date/Time: Thursday, October 29 • 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Highlights: Engage in social networking while enjoying a tour of the Inner Harbor aboard the cruise ship Spirit of Baltimore. The tour includes a narration to point out all the sights around the Inner Harbor with lively music and a concession stand for snack purchases and a cash bar. See you there!
Fee: $22
Please RSVP for this event so we can get a head count.
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