While in the NeoCon area, we also checked out a live taping of the Design Nerds Anonymous podcast! Hosted by Amanda Schneider, LEED AP, MBA the episode "We Tested a Gen Z Advisory Model. Here’s What We Learned" brought the next generation directly to the table.
It was incredible hearing Amanda and a phenomenal panel of guests, including Joseph Olivieri, Candon Murphy, and Caroline G. Murphy, discuss bridging generational gaps and actively reshaping workplace culture.

We saw some incredible exhibits and innovations during Day 2 at NeoCon.

Beyond the showroom floors, we also carved out time to focus on how the business of design is shifting.One of the highlight sessions we attended was Design at the Inflection Point: The Forces Shaping What Comes Next. Thank you to moderator Khoi Vo panelists Olivia Ribeiro, Dwayne Stephens, and Kate Pixler, NCIDQ, LEED Green Associate for the insightful discussion.

We spent the first day at NeoCon focused on continuous learning and looking at where the design industry is headed.

The panel discussion, IIDA Collective Design: The Future of Your Big Idea, provided an excellent framework for navigating growth and innovation. Thank you to the moderator Mark Bryan, IIDA, and panelists Adi Goodrich, Karli Slocum, and Carrie Buse for sharing their perspectives.

We are thrilled to announce that Bell Guenther has joined us for the summer as our Founding Operations & UX Research Intern.