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;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T134500 DTSTAMP:20260615T073113 CREATED:20260113T022630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T161944Z UID:33503-1771419600-1771422300@codesigncollaborative.org SUMMARY:CoDesign Conversations: The Hope for Human-Centered Design DESCRIPTION:CoDesign Conversations: The Hope for Human-Centered Design\nJoin us on February 18 for our LinkedIn Live conversation series that explores 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 There is no question that the field of human-centered design has changed over the past several years. We watched our lives go online in response to the pandemic\, increasingly automated our homes and our cars\, and saw dramatic upticks in social media and AI chatbot usage. In 2025\, we saw the dismantling and early rebuilding of digital services teams within the federal government and the appointment of our first Chief Design Officer. The job market is erratic\, and AI is popping up in every area of design\, leaving a lot of talented people questioning their future in the field as well as the future of the field. What’s ahead for us? For our first episode of 2026\, we’ll survey the landscape and make some educated guesses. \nModerated by Melissa Casburn\, VP of Design at Coforma\, this episode brings together forward-thinking leaders at the intersection of sustainability\, curriculum\, and strategic design. Together\, they’ll discuss how to navigate these systemic shifts and where the opportunities lie for practitioners to inject rigor\, empathy\, and equity back into a field increasingly pressured by speed and automation. Guest speakers include: \n\nEric Corey Freed is a Principal and Director of Sustainability at CannonDesign. A renowned architect and visionary\, Eric has spent his career at the forefront of regenerative design and carbon-positive solutions. He is the author of eleven books\, including “Green Building & Remodeling for Dummies\,” and is a frequent speaker on how design can solve the most pressing challenges of the climate crisis. At CannonDesign\, he helps organizations integrate sustainability into the core of their physical and digital infrastructures.\nElissa Olinsky is the Director of Product at Factal\, a breaking news technology company that helps the world’s largest organizations protect people\, avoid disruptions\, and expedite disaster relief when global events put them at immediate risk. Prior to Factal\, Elissa led teams of researchers and communicators focused on making government websites and APIs meet real user needs. She holds a Master’s degree in Museum Education and began her career at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum\, where she designed digital and physical in-museum experiences that centered learning\, memory\, and human impact.\nJennifer Rittner is the Assistant Dean of Curriculum + Learning and an Assistant Professor of Strategic Design + Management at Parsons School of Design. Her work focuses on the social and political implications of design\, examining how design can be used to foster equity or reinforce systemic bias. Jennifer is a writer\, educator\, and consultant who has dedicated her career to helping designers understand their ethical responsibilities and the transformative potential of human-centered practices in shaping public discourse.\nJabali Williams is a Chief Experience Officer with over 20 years of experience leading brand and digital projects that align organizational goals with customer needs. As a leader in digital innovation\, he focuses on elevating strategy through data-driven and user-centered decision-making. Throughout his career\, Jabali has guided successful digital transformation projects for government agencies and non-profits\, including the Department of State\, the Federal Trade Commission\, and No Kid Hungry. A designer at his core\, he is a passionate advocate for empowering people and making a positive impact on those in need of support.\n\nFebruary 18\, 2026\, 1pm ET / 10am PT | Live on LinkedIn \nJoin us for a timely and solution-forward conversation\, presented in partnership with Coforma\, about the future of our field and the evolving role of design in shaping a more equitable world. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Wednesday\, February 18\, 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 CasburnVP of Design Coforma \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Eric Corey FreedPrincipal\, Sustainability DirectorCannonDesign \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jennifer RittnerAssistant Professor of Strategic Design and ManagementParsons School of Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jabali WilliamsChief Experience OfficerEnvironmental Working Group URL:https://codesigncollaborative.org/event/human-centered-design/ CATEGORIES:Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://codesigncollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/city_wifi_illustration.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T150000 DTSTAMP:20260615T073113 CREATED:20260202T190300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T171050Z UID:33562-1771678800-1771686000@codesigncollaborative.org SUMMARY:Forum: Signs of Dissent Panel Discussion and Creative Activity (PDX) DESCRIPTION:Forum: Signs of Dissent Panel Discussion & Creative Activity (PDX)\nJoin us at Blackfish Gallery for a conversation on how art is a catalyst for action followed by a hands-on activity led by Don’t Shoot PDX.\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 Courtesy the artist. © Aaron Johnson \n \n \n \n \n \n Join us on Saturday\, February 21\, from 1–3pm PT at Blackfish Gallery for a conversation on how art is a catalyst for action\, as well as taking necessary action as we move through this year and beyond. The panel discussion will immediately be followed by a hands-on activity led by Don’t Shoot PDX at 2pm PT.  \nOur panelists are Jana Demartini and Christopher Shotola-Hardt from Blackfish Gallery. Jana is an artist who immigrated to the US from the Czech Republic. Christopher is an artist and musician who is the son and grandson of war refugees from Eastern Europe. Teressa Raiford is the Founder and Executive Director of Don’t Shoot PDX\, an arts and education organization that promotes social justice and civic participation with year-round programming. Tai Carpenter is the Director of The Black Gallery\, an extension of Don’t Shoot PDX\, where art and activism intersect. The conversation will be moderated by Melissa Casburn\, a senior design leader and board member of CoDesign Collaborative. \nThis program is related to CoDesign Collaborative’s forthcoming magazine issue on Designing for Dissent. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Saturday\, February 21\, 2025\nBlackfish Gallery938 NW Everett Street Portland\, OR\, 97209\n1–3 pm PT\n \n \n \n \n \n FREE to Attend! Registration is strongly encouraged. Space is limited. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n Tai CarpenterDirector\, The Black Gallery \n \n \n \n \n \n Jana DemartiniArtist\, Blackfish Gallery \n \n \n \n \n \n Christopher Shotola-HardtArtist & Musician\, Blackfish Gallery \n \n \n \n \n \n Teressa RaifordFounder & Executive Director\, Don’t Shoot PDX \n \n \n \n \n \n Melissa Casburn\, ModeratorVP\, Design at CoformaBoard 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/forums-dissent-pdx/ CATEGORIES:Conversations ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://codesigncollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Johanson_NeverSaidThat.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR