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Join us on Thursday, July 11, 2024 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm ET for our SEGD Tools webinar focused on Media Architecture – Creative Technologies for Digital Placemaking and Design of Immersive Experiences. This webinar is presented by Dana Michaelis, Director of Corporate Development at Nanolumens - LED Visualization Solutions. SEGD members can register for this webinar for FREE at https://lnkd.in/ecYCrJsC! Creative technologies, specifically large-format direct-view LED display technology, is utilized by architects Worldwide as a compelling visual medium for the creation of engaging, inspiring, socially connected, and compelling environments. Variations of this technology may be used for indoor or outdoor applications in use cases ranging from small-format signage to building-scale media facades. #SEGD #SEGDTools #MediaArchitecture #Nanolumens #ExhibitionDesign #ExperientialDesign #MediaDesign #Design #DesignThinking #DesignCommunity

Join us on July 18, 2024 for the fourth installment of our 2024 SEGD Voices Webinar Series, curated by L'Rai Arthur-Mensah of Local Projects. At 2024 SEGD Voices: Project Approach, hear from Nico Guillin and Amanda White, also of Local Projects, as they discuss the importance of leveraging subject matter expertise to build trust between internal and external contributors to a project. Learn how this can build trust between clients and designers, and can also allow designers to do what they do best. Learn more and sign up for this important discussion at https://bit.ly/3xEMiN2! This year, SEGD Voices will focus on "Respectful Engagement," a theme that underlines the critical importance of fostering a culture imbued with respect and professionalism. Through this series, gain valuable insights, strategies, and best practices designed to enrich your professional environment. #SEGD #SEGDVoices #RespectfulEngagement #Design #ProjectApproach #WorkplaceValues #ValueBasedDesign #LocalProjects

Populous and Richard Lewis Media Group recently collaborated on the Hurd Welcome Center at Baylor University. The welcome center is the first impression that new and prospective students have when they visit the Baylor University campus. It also serves as a destination and workplace for alumni, faculty, and others in the Baylor community. The facility is designed to generate enthusiasm for Baylor’s culture and academic programs. Read more about the project at https://bit.ly/3zqOMza. And you can also learn more about this project at the upcoming 2024 SEGD Conference Experience in Dallas, TX, from September 26-28. Brian Mirakian, Senior Principal of Populous, will present how the Baylor Hurd Welcome Center exemplifies the conference's theme, ‘audacious dreams.’ Don’t miss your opportunity to be a part of the conversation. Sign up for the 2024 SEGD Conference Experience Dallas at https://bit.ly/4cDI4UC! #SEGD #BaylorUniversity #Education #EducationDesign #ExperientialDesign #Design #DesignCommunity #DesignEducation

Last week, SEGD hosted the annual 2024 SEGD Academic Summit on June 26 and 27. This virtual two-half-day event is a forum for trends in design education research, projects and curriculum innovation for design academics, students and researchers. The 2024 SEGD Academic Summit was presented by SignAgent @SignAgent - Wayfinding and Signage management platform Read more about this event at https://bit.ly/3xHc6bc! Selected from SEGD’s annual call for papers, our 16 presenters were selected from the anonymous peer-reviewed selection process; and include two student global design award winners. All of these selected authors and presenters will be published later this year, in SEGD's digital Academic Journal, Communication + Place, visit https://bit.ly/4cMDumW. #SEGD #SEGDAcademicSummit #ExperientialDesign #AcademicResearch #ExperientialDesignResearch #Design #DesignCommunity

It’s time for the next installment of the 2024 SEGD Love Stories series! Our fourth 2024 Love Story comes from David Vanden-Eynden, FSEGD. At https://bit.ly/3xsUShR, hear from David about how SEGD has served as a resource throughout his career. “Over the course of my career, many SEGD industry members have become good friends, trusted colleagues, and valued collaborators. I can call on them for advice at any time. The industry members of SEGD are an extremely valuable resource. Their experience, dedication, and willingness to provide advice is unmatched. It’s a relationship that endures within the ranks of SEGD.” The 2024 SEGD Love Stories series is presented by Archetype. If you’d like to share your SEGD Love Story, visit https://bit.ly/45Hjyjb! We’ll highlight a range of SEGD member stories on our website and in our weekly newsletter throughout the year. #SEGD #SEGDLoveStories #LoveStories #Design #DesignCommunity #ExperientialDesign #DesignStories

London’s first accessible railway is the result of the biggest infrastructure project in a generation. Now known as the Elizabeth Line, Crossrail is the new high frequency, high capacity railway for London and the South East of England. Maynard Design Consultancy was commissioned to design a line-wide wayfinding identity and product family to unite all 41 individually designed stations for a seamless passenger experience. Learn more about this project at https://lnkd.in/eJnqFbsD! #SEGD #Wayfinding #ElizabethLine #London #Crossrail #WayfindingDesign #ExperientialDesign #DesignCommunity #TransportationDesign

Last week, the SEGD community converged in Washington, DC, for 2024 SEGD Exhibition + Experience. The event was filled with energy, stimulating conversations, and a profound sense of camaraderie among new attendees and longstanding members. Together, we explored the transformational impact of exhibition design, focusing on critical global issues such as social polarization, racial injustice, the climate emergency, and techno-ethics. Thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of the 2024 SEGD Exhibition + Experience event. Your passion and expertise are driving the future of exhibition design. We look forward to continuing these important conversations and witnessing the impact of your work on the world! Special thanks to our incredible Event Co-Chairs Tricia Austin and Tim McNeil! #SEGD #SEGDExhibition #SEGDExperienceDesign #ExhibitionDesign #Design #DesignCommunity #ThoughtLeadership

Join us virtually next Wednesday and Thursday, June 26 and 27 for the 2024 SEGD Academic Summit! Explore the future of design and its potential to shape our environments and experiences by participating in our interactive Breakout Sessions for the last hour of each day. Learn more and register now for this FREE event at https://lnkd.in/esryNUup! All registered attendees are invited to choose between two topics, coming together for a lively exchange of ideas that will contribute to the ongoing evolution of the experiential design field. Moderated by experiential design educators and professionals, this virtual format allows attendees to select their preferred topic at the beginning of the breakout sessions, ensuring a tailored and engaging experience. The 2024 SEGD Academic Summit is presented by SignAgent. #SEGD #SEGDAcademicSummit #ExperientialDesign #AcademicResearch #ExperientialDesignResearch #Design #DesignCommunity

At https://bit.ly/3VBgzUC, SEGD member Taekyeom Lee explains how specialized eyewear devices offer designers a firsthand experience of various visual impairments. This invaluable insight helps professionals across various fields create more inclusive and user friendly environments, products, and experiences, ensuring accessibility is at the forefront of their design efforts. By integrating these tools into the design process and education, design professionals can better anticipate and accommodate the diverse needs of individuals with various visual conditions, ensuring that their creations are functional and accessible for everyone. #SEGD #VisionSimulatorGlasses #EquitableDesign #InclusiveDesign #AccessibleDesign #ExperienceDesign

In observation of Juneteenth, SEGD is proud to highlight the forthcoming National Juneteenth Museum, opening to the public on June 19, 2025. The Museum’s CEO, Jarred Howard, spoke with L’Rai Arthur-Mensah of Local Projects about community-led transformation at our 2023 SEGD Conference Experience Washington DC. “As the epicenter for the preservation of Juneteenth history and a center for discussions about freedom, the National Juneteenth Museum will be a physical example of how implementing a culturally engaging learning center can transform minds and transform communities. The National Juneteenth Museum is not just a museum, it will be a curated experience center to educate guests on the legacy and experiences of the enslaved and provide factual narratives about people who overcame the trials and hardships of oppression. Programming will include year-round immersive education seminars and exhibits by renowned authorities on historical perspectives of freedom and the human experience.” - National Juneteenth Museum Learn more about the National Juneteenth Museum at https://lnkd.in/g8kUQp_i! #SEGD #Juneteenth #ExperientialDesign #ExhibitionDesign #DesignCommunity #Design #Juneteenth2024