Design Interest Group (DIG) Column: Spring 2023

NAEA Design Interest Group Update: March 2023

StudioChallenge

Participants are still going strong on their challenges and are on target to finish well. We will have our third quarterly meeting with the full group on Monday and will then be in the final stretch. Rande Blank continues the process of compiling the documentation in the form of a design handbook for public use. The handbook should be completed this summer.

NAEA Convention 2023

The Design Interest Group has secured Chris Lovin as our 2023 DIG keynote speaker. He has worked for some of the nation’s top design firms. He is currently a UX strategist working with AthenaHealth in Texas to design better user experiences. This presentation is during the DIG business meeting on Saturday, April 15 at 1:30.

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DIG has chosen Michigander Deborah Parizek from the Henry Ford Academies as the recipient of the 2023 NAEA Outstanding Design Educator Award. Deborah is being recognized for her exemplary contributions as a leader in the field of design and design education. She will receive her award during the DIG business meeting in San Antonio.

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When we have compiled a listing of the design sessions, I will forward it to Jane to post to our members.

New Role

I will be assuming a new role with NAEA beginning in April, and I expect the responsibilities will be great. Although I have thoroughly enjoyed my time back on the MAEA council, I need to prioritize my new position. Regretfully, I will need to resign from my position as the MAEA Next liaison, effective April 1, 2023.

Column by:

Cindy Todd, DIG Chair
Email: cindytodd@ferris.edu