NeoCon April Programming: Designing Well
Designing Well
April 21 and 22
We continue our virtual programming series with 6 new sessions that explore design’s role in the wellbeing of mind, body, community and planet. Join us for these highly relevant and timely sessions as industry leaders provide diverse perspectives and actionable insight on the many ways we can approach “Designing Well.”
These programs are complimentary and have been submitted for accreditation.
Mental Health in the Workplace
April 21
11:00AM CDT
Presented by: Carolyn Rickard-Brideau, Little Diversified Architectural Consulting • Lida Lewis, Page, Inc.
How to harness design and culture to decrease stress and support a focused, engaged and productive workforce.
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In the Next Future of Work, Wellbeing, Engagement, and Collaboration Are Paramount
April 21
1:00PM CDT
Presented by: George Athens, SmithGroup • Candice Messing, General Motors • Nancy Kohout, SmithGroup
A look at how organizations that focus on wellbeing, both physical and mental, will come out ahead.
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Bring Your Whole Self to Work: Designing for Holistic Employee Wellness
April 21
3:00PM CDT
Presented by: Caroline Morris, Clive Wilkinson Architects • Amber Wernick, Clive Wilkinson Architects • Megan White, Integral Group
The many dimensions of holistic wellness and how to support wellness beyond the walls of the office for the hybrid workforce of the future.
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Empathy in Practice
April 22
11:00AM CDT
Presented by: Verda Alexander, Studio O+A • Kia Weatherspoon, Determined by Design • Maya Bird-Murphy, Chicago Mobile Makers • Moderated by: Jennifer Busch, Eventscape
A panel discussion with a group of optimistic designers taking their skills and talents to the next level by channeling design for real purpose and much needed change.
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Build Back Better: Redefining a New Normal for Healthy Buildings
April 22
1:00PM CDT
Presented by: Eric Corey Freed, CannonDesign
Innovation strategies to accelerate plans for sustainability, climate, equity and resilience while addressing organizational limitations of waste, inefficiency and fear.
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The Role of Research on Climate Change, Human Health and the Built Environment
April 22
3:00PM CDT
Presented by: Dr. Whitney Austin Gray, International WELL Building Institute • Dr. Angela Loder, International WELL Building Institute • Dr. Susan Chung, American Society of Interior Designers
Leaders from IWBI and ASID discuss design’s role on climate change and human health and how the design industry can help support important research.
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