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:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250401T143000 DTSTAMP:20260420T091949 CREATED:20250228T170443Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250228T183241Z UID:32498-1743512400-1743517800@codesigncollaborative.org SUMMARY:Designing a Creative Career: A Job Search Workshop DESCRIPTION:Designing a Creative Career: A Job Search Workshop\nGeared toward designers and creative professionals\, join us on April 1 for a virtual workshop on navigating all stages of the hiring process in creative industries.\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 \nTickets\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 Are you a creative professional looking to advance your career\, transition to a new role\, or break into the field? This April 1 virtual workshop will help you define your career path\, find opportunities\, and walk you through all stages of the hiring process — from applications to interviews to salary negotiations.  \nWe’ll focus on industry-specific strategies for landing roles in UX/UI\, graphic design\, design research\, branding\, arts administration\, and other creative fields. You’ll gain insight into common hiring challenges in creative industries\, how to effectively showcase your work —whether through a portfolio\, resume\, or case studies — and ways to build a strong professional network. By the end of the session\, you’ll have a clearer vision of your next career move and the tools to make it happen.  \nTopics include: \n\nDefining Your Next Step: We’ll explore a range of career options in creative fields\, and discuss how to identify your strengths and tailor your job search to align with your skills and interests. \nWhere to Find Opportunities & Network Effectively: Learn how to leverage industry job boards\, events\, and professional organizations. We’ll also cover informational interviews\, LinkedIn strategies\, and how to stay visible in the creative community.\nCrafting Strong Applications: Tips for refining your resume\, cover letter\, and work samples\, including common application pitfalls and how to avoid them. \nMastering the Interview: Strategies for presenting your work confidently\, answering tough questions\, and preparing for field-specific assessments. \nNegotiation & Career Growth: Understanding salary benchmarks in creative industries\, negotiating offers\, and fostering long-term professional relationships to sustain career growth.\n\nWhether you’re job hunting now or in the early stages of planning\, this workshop will provide practical insights and confidence to take your creative career to the next level. \nAbout Maria VillafrancaMaria Villafranca is the Executive Director of CoDesign Collaborative\, a nonprofit with the mission to inspire social change through the transformative power of design. She has held leadership positions at a range of institutions that support creative producers from small community-based organizations to large national arts funders\, in addition to leading career development training sessions and providing executive coaching for designers and creative professionals around the country. She lives outside of Philadelphia with her family. \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tuesday\, April 1\, 2025\n1:00 pm – 2:30 pm ET / 10:00 am – 11:30 am PT\nVirtual Workshop\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Design Impact Society\, Organizational Partners\, and Members: you should have received a promo code for registration. Email membership@codesigncollaborative.org with questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n Workshop Faciliator \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maria VillafrancaExecutive DirectorCoDesign 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/creative-careers-april-2025/ CATEGORIES:Partner,Member,Design Impact Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://codesigncollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/CreativeCareers_1200x675.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250410T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T091949 CREATED:20250318T140152Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T152337Z UID:32507-1744288200-1744290000@codesigncollaborative.org SUMMARY:The Current: Intergenerational Community Design DESCRIPTION:The Current:\nIntergenerational Community Design\nJoin us for a virtual lightning talk on April 10 with Marci Alboher\, Chief Engagement Officer (CxO) at CoGenerate and Parsons student Esha Rao.\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 \nTickets\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 Join CoDesign Collaborative for the first edition of The Current\, a virtual\, student-led lightning talk series highlighting vital topics in design\, on April 10 with Esha Rao and Marci Alboher\, CXO at Generate\, to explore the power of intergenerational connections in fostering well-being and resilience. With 20% of the U.S. population now over 65—many facing economic insecurity and social isolation—and 40% of students reporting feelings of sadness and loneliness\, the need for meaningful cross-generational relationships has never been greater. \nEsha and Marci will discuss how intentional design of community and social structures can strengthen intergenerational bonds. From Japan’s Ibasho House to Zimbabwe’s Friendship Bench and India’s Wisdom Circle\, global initiatives have successfully bridged generational divides\, improving social connection and mutual learning. Join us to learn how we can design for a more connected\, resilient future. \nTheir conversation will delve into: \n\nThe positive and negative narratives that shape intergenerational relationships\nKey assumptions and behaviors influencing social connection across ages\nBest practices from around the world that foster collaboration and resilience\nWhat’s next for intergenerational connection\, and how can we shape it?\n\n  \nAbout Esha Rao:\n \nEsha is a strategic designer and advisor with over seven years of experience in strategy consulting\, human-centered design research\, and startup strategy & operations. She has led multidisciplinary teams across businesses\, foundations\, governments\, and social enterprises—including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation\, UNICEF\, and the Ford Foundation—working in sectors such as education\, gender & tech\, healthcare\, and agriculture. Esha has driven revenue growth and product development for the large-scale mental health platform Amaha and led high-impact projects on digital inclusion\, policy strategy\, product development and market entry\, social and behavior change etc. while at Dalberg Advisors Asia and ThinkPlace US. She holds a Bachelor’s (Honors) degree in Economics and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Strategic Design and Management at Parsons School of Design. \nAbout Marci Alboher:\n \nMarci Alboher\, an authority on career issues and workplace trends\, is the Chief Engagement Officer (CxO) at Generate. Marci’s current focus is on the power of connecting\, collaborating and innovating across the generations. A former blogger and columnist for The New York Times\, her latest book is The Encore Career Handbook: How to Make a Living and a Difference in the Second Half of Life. Marci is regularly called upon for commentary in media outlets around the world\, and she has been interviewed by countless news organizations\, including NBC’s Today and Nightly News\, National Public Radio\, and USA Today. She is a mentor-editor for The OpEd Project\, on the faculty of the Modern Elder Academy and Union Theological Seminary’s Encore Transition Program\, and serves as an Advisor to Able News and to the NYU Stern Initiative on Purpose and Flourishing. A few careers ago\, she spent a decade (rather unhappily!) practicing law. She lives in New York City with her husband Jay. You can find her on LinkedIn. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thursday\, April 10\, 2025\n12:30 – 1 pm ET / 9:30 – 10 am PT\nVirtual Lightning Talk\n\n \n \n \n \n \n Registration is required; free student tickets. \n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Design Impact Society\, Organizational Partners\, and Members: you should have received a promo code for free and discounted registration. Email membership@codesigncollaborative.org with questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Esha Rao\nMS Strategic Design & Management\nParsons School of Design\, New York \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Marci Alboher\nChief Engagement Officer (CXO)\, Generate\nAuthor\, The Encore Career Handbook \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/current-intergenerational-design/ CATEGORIES:Partner,Member,Design Impact Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://codesigncollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/lawrence-krowdeed-FBMZ-fp2d4o-unsplash_1200x675.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250425T130000 DTSTAMP:20260420T091949 CREATED:20250416T172938Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T172938Z UID:32613-1745584200-1745586000@codesigncollaborative.org SUMMARY:The Current: Rethinking Fashion for Inclusivity DESCRIPTION:The Current: Rethinking Fashion for Inclusivity\nJoin us for a virtual lightning talk with Parsons student Maanya Lakhiani and Katie Horan\, Founder of All Bodies\, which provides accessibility training to the bridal industry.\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 \nTickets\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 Join CoDesign Collaborative for The Current\, a virtual\, student-led lightning talk series highlighting vital topics in design\, on April 25\, 12:30-1 pm ET / 9:30-10 am PT to discuss inclusive fashion design with students Maanya Lakhiani and Katie Horan\, Founder at All Bodies\, All Brides. \nThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 in 4 people worldwide have a disability. Yet\, the fashion industry—driven by mass production and seasonal trends—often prioritizes form over function\, making it difficult for individuals with disabilities to find clothing that is both stylish and accessible. While adaptive clothing exists\, the current options remain limited\, highlighting the need for a more inclusive approach to fashion design. \nThis talk will explore how designers can integrate inclusive design principles to create garments that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional\, comfortable\, and empowering for all wearers. Through the lens of bridal wear\, we’ll examine the challenges individuals with disabilities face when shopping for significant life events and how the industry can better meet their needs. \nThe conversation will delve into: \n\nHow fashion brands can integrate inclusivity from the start rather than as an afterthought.\nThe role of technology and innovation in advancing adaptive fashion.\nHow store layouts and dressing rooms can be redesigned for greater accessibility.\nHow bridal designers can ensure gowns and suits accommodate different mobility and sensory needs.\n\n  \nAbout Maanya Lakhiani:\n \nMaanya Lakhiani is a strategic thinker with a passion for brand direction\, marketing\, and luxury fashion. Currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Strategic Design and Management at Parsons School of Design\, she has spearheaded projects that live in the intersection of business\, creativity\, and consumer insights. Beyond her professional aspirations\, Maanya is an advocate for networking and industry engagement. Recognizing a gap in resources for fashion business students at Parsons\, she is working to establish a fashion business society to facilitate networking events\, industry talks\, and career support. Having grown up in Dubai and India\, Maanya brings a global perspective to her work\, seamlessly blending diverse cultural influences with a keen eye for trends. \nAbout Katie Horan:\n \nKatie Horan is the founder of All Bodies\, All Brides\, a company providing accessibility training to bridal stores\, seamstresses\, and wedding dress designers in the pursuit of disability justice. With 6 years of bridal experience and a lifelong commitment to disability advocacy\, she is reshaping the fashion industry’s perspective to be better prepared to serve people with disabilities in a compassionate\, inclusive manner. When she isn’t working with bridal teams or sketching adaptive wedding dresses\, she is an undergraduate in the Department of Religion at Princeton University\, considering how people with intellectual and developmental disabilities navigate religious spaces\, develop community\, and conceptualize God. \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Friday\, April 25\, 2025\n12:30 – 1 pm ET / 9:30 – 10 am PT\nVirtual Lightning Talk\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nFree for Students\, Members & Partners\n(see your email for the promo code)!\n$5 General Admission. Registration is required. \n\n\n \n Register Now\n \n \n \n \n \n Design Impact Society\, Corporate & Academic Partners\, and Members: you should have received a promo code for free and discounted registration. Email membership@codesigncollaborative.org with questions. \n \n \n \n \n \n Speakers\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Maanya Lakhiani\nBBA candidate\, Strategic Design & Management\, Parsons School of Design \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Katie Horan\nFounder\, All Bodies\, All Brides\nBA candidate\, Religion\, Princeton University \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/current-inclusive-fashion/ CATEGORIES:Partner,Member,Design Impact Society ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://codesigncollaborative.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Heading-Image-CoDesign-Collaborative.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR