Future of Design Conference
October 09–October 10
University of Michigan's Taubman College, Rackham Auditorium, 915 East Washington Street Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
Thirty designers, critics and thinkers will come together to brainstorm about how design is evolving across various disciplines including architecture, landscape architecture, interactive, industrial, and interior design. The presentations are free and open to the public. The speakers will present their views in 15 minute segments.
More info: taubmancollege.umich.edu
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