{"id":6473,"date":"2019-12-04T13:48:00","date_gmt":"2019-12-04T18:48:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ceros.com\/inspire\/?p=6473"},"modified":"2021-03-10T11:47:10","modified_gmt":"2021-03-10T16:47:10","slug":"meet-2020-aiga-design-conference-speakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ceros.com\/inspire\/originals\/meet-2020-aiga-design-conference-speakers\/","title":{"rendered":"Who Are the Top Speakers at This Year&#8217;s AIGA Design Conference?"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>\n<p>Though the 2020 AIGA Design Conference isn\u2019t for another few months, some key information about the event was recently released\u2014the theme, location, and the roster of speakers that will be presenting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The conference will be defined by Bridges, AIGA says, a theme that\u2019s certainly apt for the Conference\u2019s host city\u2014Pittsburgh, the \u201cCity of Bridges.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Past AIGA Design Conference speakers include renowned graphic designer Paula Scher, Facebook VP of Product Design Julie Zhou, and comedian \/ late-night musician Reggie Watts. As he has in previous years, podcaster Roman Mars will serve as host of the conference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Who are some of the guest speakers joining this list of distinguished speakers at this year&#8217;s AIGA Design Conference? Check out a few of them below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>David Carroll<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Associate Professor of Media Design, Parsons School of Design<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"The Great Hack | Official Trailer | Netflix\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/iX8GxLP1FHo?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Carroll is best known for filing a formal complaint against Cambridge Analytica following its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ceros.com\/originals\/facebook-data-cambridge-analytica-press-release\/\">Facebook data scandal<\/a> in 2018, resulting in the only criminal prosecution of the now-defunct company. This past March, Carroll <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ted.com\/talks\/david_carroll_democracy_under_attack_one_man_s_journey_to_get_his_data_back\">gave a Ted Talk<\/a> on the subject of data security and his experience with the Cambridge Analytica case. He was also featured in the Netflix documentary \u201cThe Great Hack,\u201d which examines the data scandal through the eyes of a number of individuals. Currently, he is a teacher in the Design and Technology and Transdisciplinary Design MFA programs at Parsons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Rumman Chowdhury<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Global Lead for Responsible AI, Accenture Applied Intelligence<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Moral Outsourcing: Humanity in the age of AI | Rumman Chowdhury | TEDxOccidentalCollege\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/AXjKad6ECmk?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Chowdhury is a data scientist studying the intersection between AI and humanity. At Accenture Applied Intelligence, she works to create cutting-edge technical solutions for ethical, explainable, and transparent AI. Chowdhury spoke in 2018 about the need for humans to maintain the human connection to these machines they program and control. As AI continues to advance, this advice seems more and more critical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Greg Lutze<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Co-Founder and CXO, VSCO<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Greg Lutze: Defining Moments\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oynsmu24YV8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lutze is the Chief Experience Officer of an extremely popular photo app that\u2019s given birth to a whole <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbandictionary.com\/define.php?term=VSCO%20GIRL\">subtype of teenage girl<\/a>. Even if you\u2019re not on the app yourself, you can still appreciate the community that Lutze &amp; Co. have built with their company.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>VSCO has been named Apple\u2019s \u201cApp of the Year,\u201d Google Play\u2019s \u201cBest Apps\u201d and Fast Company\u2019s \u201cTop 10 Most Innovative Companies in Social Media.\u201d The $550 million company has over 150 million mobile downloads since it first launched in 2012. Included in that number is over 2 million customers who pay for a premium version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Tim Allen<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>VP of Design, Airbnb<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Tim Allen: Inclusive design uses diversity to guide innovation\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g19b5vPr-p8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Allen has emphasized in his past work that his focus was to marry design and inclusivity, and he\u2019ll continue this mission <a href=\"https:\/\/airbnb.design\/evolving-by-design\/\">in his new role<\/a> at Airbnb. Recently hired alongside Chief Design Officer Alex Schleifer, Allen will be tasked with improving the company\u2019s product while also developing a welcoming culture. He says his team\u2019s mission for 2020 is to help build the most creative company in the world. In addition to his work at Airbnb, Allen teaches design at schools and events globally.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Giorgia Lupi<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Partner, Pentagram<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Giorgia Lupi: Finding Humanity in Data\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/IYRhCZ0vvFQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An information designer and Partner at Pentagram, Lupi\u2019s work is part of the permanent collection at the MoMA and the Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum. In 2011, Lupi co-founded the data-focused design firm Accurat. Her company helps its clients in one of two ways: Accurat can either create data-driven art or develop enterprise analytics software. Accurat has worked with organizations like Starbucks, Google, and the World Health Organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Earlier this year, Lupi gave the above talk about finding humanity in data, encouraging creatives to harness data but maintain respect for human privacy and experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><strong>Stefanie Posavec<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Designer and Author<\/em><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How To Approach UX Design &amp; Data Visualisation - Stefanie Posavec - Awwwards London 2017 | Adobe UK\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vNzKMVhx4SQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like Lupi, Posavec makes frequent use of data in her work. In fact, the two actually wrote a book together called <em>Dear Data<\/em>. It was a year-long creative project between the two individuals, during which they\u2019d record data about their daily lives (like the number of times they laughed, felt lonely, etc.), turned the data into a drawing, and mailed it on a transatlantic postcard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Dear Data <\/em>was nominated for the Design Museum\u2019s \u201cDesigns of the Year 2016\u201d exhibition, and many of the postcards that the individuals shared are now on display in the permanent collection of the MoMA.<\/p>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"myclass\">AIGA recently announced the speakers that will take center stage at its 2020 Design Conference. 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