CoDesign Collaborative

CoDesign LIVE: AI Workflow with TJ Lippert and Jon Riehle
2025-05-21 12:30 - 13:00 (America/New_York)
CoDesign LIVE: AI Workflow with TJ Lippert and Jon Riehle
Join us for a virtual lightning talk on AI’s potential applications within the physical product development process.

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Join CoDesign Collaborative and TJ Lippert and Jon Riehle from LOFT Design, for a virtual lightning talk on May 21, 2025, from 12:30-1 pm ET / 9:30-10 am PT exploring AI Workflow. Advancements within AI image generation tools are lowering the barrier to entry for others who are not in typical creative roles. This talk will touch on AI’s potential applications within the physical product development process, and how Business Leaders, Stakeholders, and Designers can cross-collaborate like never before.
About TJ LippertTJ Lippert is a multi-disciplinary designer with nearly a decade of experience helping bring products and brands to life within the automotive accessory, pet, consumer electronics, professional audio markets, and much more. Currently, TJ is a Senior Industrial Designer at Loft and has previously held product and brand development roles at NOCO, Juggernaut Design, and Mediphor Design. These experiences have allowed him to work closely alongside C-suite business and product development leadership, and in recent years have provided him the opportunity to integrate AI tools into his creative process. TJ is passionate about the smallest behaviors that make up the interactions with products in our day-to-day experiences, and strives to have his designs act as an extension of ourselves to improve our lives seamlessly.
About Jon RiehleJon Riehle is a designer, professor, and team leader with over a decade of experience in industrial and UI/UX design. He’s worked with companies across consumer goods, pro-audio, medtech, and digital products to create thoughtful, user-centered solutions. Currently a Senior Designer at Loft Design, Jon uses AI tools to explore ideas faster, spark creativity, and collaborate more effectively with clients. Before that, he spent nearly five years at Procter & Gamble, working closely with brand leaders and cross-functional teams at Braun and Gillette to launch innovative products that combined design thinking with emerging technologies.

Wednesday, May 21, 2025
12:30 – 1 pm ET
Virtual Lightning Talk

Free for Students, Members & Partners(see your email for the promo code)!$5 General Admission. Registration is required.

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Speakers

TJ Lippert Senior Industrial Designer, LOFT Design

Jon RiehleSenior Industrial Designer, LOFT Design

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The Current: CoDesign in Practice
2025-05-29 12:30 - 13:00
The Current: CoDesign in Practice
Join us for a virtual lightning talk with Parsons student Monisha Raju and Gamar Markarian about the broader challenges of co-design.

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Join CoDesign Collaborative for The Current, a virtual, student-led lightning talk series highlighting vital topics in design, on May 29, 12:30-1 pm ET / 9:30-10 am PT to discuss Co-Design with Parsons Design student Monisha Raju and multidisciplinary designer, strategist, and storyteller, Gamar Markarian.

“Co-design brings together lived experience, lived expertise and professional experience to learn from each other and make things better – by design.” – McKercher, K. A. (2020), Beyond sticky notes

In the 21st century, the boundaries of design as a discipline have expanded, evolving from a siloed field into a collaborative and multidisciplinary practice. Design schools now prepare students not only to be makers but also to become co-creators, facilitators, and systems thinkers. Designers are equipped with adaptable ways of thinking that can be applied across diverse roles and sectors—from grassroots community work to corporate environments.
This evolution positions designers to collaborate meaningfully with communities, empowering them to collectively author their futures. However, co-design is not without its challenges. Its practice varies significantly depending on the organizational context, requiring adaptability and sensitivity to different dynamics.
This talk will explore the broader disciplinary challenges of co-design, drawing from the speaker’s experiences—from working closely with communities to navigating the transition into corporate spaces and addressing:

The real-world challenges of practicing co-design approaches.
How designers and community-centered practitioners can celebrate shared knowledge without being extractive.
How we, as designers, can bring our expertise, skills, and commitment to co-design into diverse organizational contexts, particularly in corporate environments.

About Monisha Raju:
Monisha is a graduate student in the Strategic Design and Management Program. She is a trained architect with experience working with multidisciplinary design practices in India. Her work is at the intersection of contextually sensitive design, cultural history, and community engagement. She has designed and worked on projects ranging from museum experiences to housing for elderly communities, with a strong focus on sustainable materials and thoughtful design. She has also explored the work–live relationships of communities involved in traditional crafts in India, aiming to understand and support the systems that sustain these practices. Outside of her academic and professional work, Monisha is drawn to hands-on artistic practices. She is skilled in painting with different mediums, enjoys visiting museums, organizing and curating workshops. Lately, she enjoys running through New York City’s neighborhoods, drawing inspiration from its layered stories.
About Gamar Markarian:
Gamar Markarian is a multidisciplinary designer, strategist, and visual storyteller with over 17 years of experience, specializing in planetary-centered design, systems thinking, and community engagement. As a design strategist, she believes creativity thrives through collective effort and has spent 8 years with Philadelphia Mural Arts, facilitating community-driven collaborative projects. Gamar values inclusivity and collaboration, weaving storytelling into her work to connect people, ideas, and places. She also teaches in the Strategic Design and Management (BBA) program at Parsons The New School for Design, where she coordinates the Design Research 1: Methods course. Gamar herself is a graduate of the MS in Design and Urban Ecologies at Parsons. Outside of work, she celebrates her heritage through cooking and finds joy in creating new friendships and meaningful connections.

Thursday, May 29, 2025
12:30 – 1 pm ET / 9:30 – 10 am PT
Virtual Lightning Talk

Free for Students, Members & Partners(see your email for the promo code)!$5 General Admission. Registration is required.

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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.

Speakers

Monisha RajuGraduate Student, Strategic Design & Management, Parsons School of Design(she/her/hers)

Gamar MarkarianMultidisciplinary Designer, Strategist, and Visual Storyteller(she/her/hers)

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Virtual Brainstorm: Designing for Dissent
2025-06-16 11:30 - 12:30
Virtual Brainstorm: Designing for Dissent
Participate in a facilitated brainstorming session in anticipation of the forthcoming issue of Unfold.

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Join the CoDesign Collaborative community on Monday, June 16, from 11:30 am ET / 8:30 am PT for a virtual brainstorming session on Designing for Dissent—the focus of the forthcoming issue of Unfold magazine, guest edited by Civic Design Strategist Rania Adwan.
Facilitated by Catherine Clarke, Experience Designer at Fidelity Investments, this interactive session is intended to share inspire from our community and explore how design can be a powerful tool for resistance, critique, and social transformation. Together, we’ll surface ideas, questions, and examples that challenge dominant narratives of dissent. This is a space to collectively imagine design that disrupts, empowers, and reclaims—laying the creative foundation for a provocative and thought-provoking publication.

Monday, June 16, 2025
11:30 am – 12:30 pm ET / 8:30 – 9:30 am PT
Virtual Brainstorm

The virtual brainstorm is limited to 25 participants.
Registration is free and open to the CoDesign Collaborative community.

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Brainstorm Facilitator

Catherine ClarkeExperience Designer, Fidelity Investments

About Catherine ClarkeCatherine Clarke is a Manager of New Hire Experience at Fidelity Investments with a BFA in design from Northeastern University. She is a leader for Fidelity Enable, an advocacy group for people with disabilities, and a certified Visual Thinking Strategies @ Work Facilitator through the Hailey Group. Inclusion and community care is fundamental to her design practice. She is on the Board of Directors at CoDesign Collaborative.

About Rania AdwanRania Adwan is interested in designing systemic change that makes our power structures more fair, just, and equitable. Her work has been especially focused on police reform, working with city leaders, oversight agencies, and law enforcement. When she’s not gently pushing cops to do better and be better, she partners with leaders, encouraging and supporting transformation and cultural change. She holds an MS in Foreign Service and Security from Georgetown University and a BA in Journalism from Cardiff University.

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Workshop: Staying Grounded in a Chaotic World with Tony Martignetti
2025-06-17 11:30 - 13:00
Staying Grounded in a Chaotic World
Join us for a virtual workshop on turning potential obstacles into catalysts.

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Join us on Tuesday, June 17, 11:30 am – 1 pm ET / 8:30 – 10 am PT for a virtual leadership workshop with Tony Martignetti. (Please note this workshop was previously scheduled on May 6 and has been rescheduled for June 17.)
In an era of rapid change and complexity, leaders and change-makers face challenges that demand innovative, adaptive approaches. Today’s dynamic landscape calls for visionary leaders ready to transform ambiguity into a canvas for creative exploration. Tony Martignetti of Inspired Purpose Partners is committed to equipping leaders with the tools to navigate through change. This workshop will give you the mindset and practical tools needed to remain calm amid chaos and turn potential obstacles into catalysts for breakthrough solutions.
Who this workshop is for

You’re a mid- to senior-level manager who seeks meaningful work and the electric energy that comes from leading with purpose. You’re not just managing a team—you want to create lasting impact. You’re ready to build a vibrant, creative culture where people can thrive and do their best work.
Goals

Learn to reframe challenges as creative opportunities that drive innovation.
Discover strategies to find clarity and maintain composure when navigating complexity.
Connect with like-minded peers who are committed to becoming more inspiring leaders

Outcomes

Integrate critical principles that empower you to lead with authenticity, creativity, and resilience.
Build environments that not only withstand pressure but also foster growth and meaningful impact.

About Tony Martignetti:

Tony Martignetti is a leadership advisor, best-selling author, podcast host, and speaker who brings over 30 years of business and leadership experience fueled by an insatiable curiosity. His mission is to elevate and transform leaders by equipping them with the tools to navigate change and unlock their true potential.
Before founding Inspired Purpose Partners, where he serves as Chief Inspiration Officer, Tony was a finance and strategy executive working with some of the world’s leading life sciences companies. His career has also included managing small businesses and running a financial consulting firm.
He is the host of *The Virtual Campfire Podcast* and the author of *Climbing the Right Mountain* and *Campfire Lessons for Leaders*. Tony’s insights have been featured in numerous publications, including *Harvard Business Review*, *Fast Company*, *Forbes*, *Life Science Leader*, *CEOWORLD*, and *CEO Today*.

Tuesday, June 17, 2025*
11:30 am – 1:00 pm ET / 8:30 am – 10:00 am PT
Virtual Workshop
*Please note the workshop has been rescheduled from May 6 to June 17, 2025.

Workshop is limited to 25 participants.
Design Impact Society members, Corporate & Academic Partners register FREE
Individual+ Members $25 / Access Members $35 / Student Members $15
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$45 General Admission

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Workshop Faciliator

Tony Martignetti
Chief Inspiration Officer, Advisor, Author

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