BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CoDesign Collaborative - ECPv6.6.4.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:CoDesign Collaborative X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://codesigncollaborative.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for CoDesign Collaborative REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260422 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423 DTSTAMP:20260422T062759 CREATED:20260413T152328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T150618Z UID:33767-1776816000-1776902399@codesigncollaborative.org SUMMARY:Community Meetup: Third Space (BOS) - Collage Making DESCRIPTION:Community Meetup: Third Space – Collage Making @ LA+D\nConnect with others\, build relationships\, and collage! Supplies provided\, no artistic ability required.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us on Wednesday\, April 22\, from 5:30-7:30pm ET for a Third Space gathering at Lesley University College of Art & Design (LA+D) in Cambridge\, MA. As we continue to embrace analog making\, this month’s Third Space is all about collage-making. We’ll provide sample prompts to get you started and the necessary supplies. \nIn collaboration with LA+D\, we aim to connect\, celebrate\, and create in a space outside the classroom and boardroom. Our third spaces are physically and conceptually dwindling over time. We’re not giving ourselves enough permission to stop work\, leave the home\, and do something else. So\, let’s continue our reimagining of a third space: a place\, a time\, and an activity. Come for the activity\, stay for the conversation! \nAll are welcome! \nThis program is inspired by and in partnership with Shashank Khandewal and Blue Tiger\, who are hosting “Third Space” events. In sociology\, a “third space” refers to a social environment that is distinct from home (the first place) and work/school (the second place). It’s a place where individuals can connect with others\, build relationships\, and foster a sense of community. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026\nLesley University College of Art & Design\nLunder Arts Common (Lower Level)\n1801 Massachusetts Ave\nCambridge\, MA 02140\n5:30 – 7:30 pm ET\n \n \n \n \n \n FREE to Attend! \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Program Contributors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Kate Castelli\nDepartment Chair of Communication Design\, LA+D \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Shalini Prasad\nDepartment Chair of Communication Design\, LA+D\nCouncil Member\, CoDesign Collaborative \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Become a member to attend special events free of charge\, and get Unfold Magazine mailed twice a year.\nMembership starts at just $5/month.\n \n Join URL:https://codesigncollaborative.org/event/third-space-collage-bos/ CATEGORIES:Community Meetup ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://codesigncollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-2026-04-13-at-11.15.01 AM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T134500 DTSTAMP:20260422T062759 CREATED:20260326T195731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T192318Z UID:33703-1776862800-1776865500@codesigncollaborative.org SUMMARY:CoDesign Conversations: Creating Accessible Products & Services DESCRIPTION:CoDesign Conversations: Creating Accessible Products & Services\nJoin us on April 22 for our LinkedIn Live conversation series exploring the dynamic intersection of public and private sector innovation.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Accessibility is not a feature; it is essential. In Episode 9 of CoDesign Conversations\, we will explore the creation of accessible products and services\, from practical implementation to organizational responsibility. The episode will highlight approaches that broaden access and remove barriers for people of all abilities. \nModerated by Melissa Casburn\, Head of Innovation and Experience at Coforma\, the discussion will bring together designers central to innovative projects in the accessibility space. Guest speakers include: \n\nHomer Gaines is a designer\, UI engineer\, and certified accessibility professional with over 30 years of experience. With a background in behavioral psychology and neurology\, Homer focuses on leading\, promoting\, and advancing accessibility at every stage in the product development lifecycle.\nJanna Kimel is a UX Research contractor with Ascension and the Executive Director of the Chronic Pain Project. Throughout her career\, Janna has championed accessibility\, including launching two employee resource groups focused on both employee and consumer inclusion. Notably\, she previously designed custom apparel for people with disabilities at Accessible Threads and shadowed Stephen Hawking to inform improvements to his Intel-provided computer. With a focus on health technology and wearables\, she has worked with Intel\, Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield\, Hinge Health\, and Dexcom. Janna holds a master’s degree in industrial design from Georgia Tech and has published extensively on accessibility\, behavior change\, and user research.\nLauren McAuliffe is a neurodivergent designer and advocate for inclusive and accessible experiences. Though visual design has been my focus for over a decade\, she continues to expand my practice in user experience and strategy. Lauren has worked on projects for several industries\, including finance\, education\, and healthcare. She is especially committed to the health and wellness space\, where she brings an inclusive lens and trauma-informed design approach to create support and a sense of belonging.\n\nApril 22\, 2026\, 1pm ET / 10am PT | Live on LinkedIn \nJoin us for a solution-forward conversation\, presented in partnership with Coforma\, about the critical role of design in shaping a more accessible and equitable world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, April 22\, 2026\n1-1:45 pm ET / 10-10:45 am PT\nLinkedIn Live Event | FREE to attend!\n \n Join Us On LinkedIn\n \n \n \n \n \n This event is presented in partnership with Coforma. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n SPEAKERS \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Melissa Casburn\nHead of Innovation & Experience\nCoforma \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Homer Gaines\nPrincipal\, Sustainability Director\nCoforma \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Janna KimelUS Research Contractor @ AscensionExecutive Director @ Chronic Pain Project \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Lauren McAuliffeCo-Founder & Principal Designer7Magnolia URL:https://codesigncollaborative.org/event/accessible-products-services/ CATEGORIES:Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://codesigncollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/CC_AccessibleProductsServices_Image.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR