Events

MONDAY, OCTOBER 30

Monday
MORNING (8:30 am – 10:00 am)

Design for Compassion

WORKSHOP // Nurturing the Inner Creative

Hosted by Lauren Bailey-Madden

Tranquility to nurture the inner creative. Join the journey of finding connection within design through sound meditation.

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LUNCH (11:30 am - 1:00 pm)

Design for Daydreams

WORKSHOP // Free Play in a Dadaist Daydream Dystopia

Hosted by Rhendi Greenwell and Jonathan Richter

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in hands-on activities such as VR entertainment & 3D technology.

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HAPPY HOUR (5:00 pm - 6:30 pm)

Design for Reuse

WORKSHOP // Igniting Innovation Through Craft

Hosted by Make Nashville

Create your very own LED desk lamp with reused and new components. We supply the place, tools, and parts. You supply the talent and labor.

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EVENING (7:00 pm – 9:30 pm)

Design for Identity

EXHIBITION + FASHION SHOW // Self Expression on Stage

Hosted by Ania Diallo & Kamilah Sanders

Audience members will be treated to a celebration of body art as a profound form of self-expression through a multidimensional fashion show.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31

Tuesday
MORNING (8:30 am – 10:00 am)

Design for the Life Cycle

DISCUSSION // Finding Empathy in the Design Process

Hosted by Barbara Vail, Julie Sellers & Elizabeth Williams

Attendees will listen in on how a client’s life influences the duality of the design choices they embark upon.

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LUNCH (11:30 am – 1:00 pm)

DESIGN FOR A NEW ERA OF FILM

PANEL // Where Technology and Creativity Intersect

Hosted by Will Thomsen

Creatives come together to discuss the innovative opportunities of today's technology when creating high fidelity productions.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Wednesday
MORNING (8:30 am – 10:00 am)

Design for Play

WORKSHOP // Curious Creative Challenges

Hosted by Gresham Smith

Attendees will receive prompts demonstrating an unrealistic scenario that push attendees to think outside the box.

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LUNCH (11:30 am – 1:00 pm)

Design for Listening

PANEL // The Power of the Human Voice

Hosted by Grace Fuisz, Jessica Grande, Clark Buckner, and Faith McQuinn

Attendees will learn how to design, start and maintain a successful podcast in a world where AI is on the rise.

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HAPPY HOUR (5:00 pm - 6:30 pm)

Design For The Long Game

PANEL // Honing Your Creative Vision

Hosted by Emmanuel LeGrair

Panelists will provide beneficial insight on how to tailor your specific design style to a rapidly growing city.

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HAPPY HOUR (5:00 pm – 7:00 pm)

Design for Neighborhood Identity

WALKING TOUR // What’s New in Weho

Hosted by Nashville Design Week

Experience the new art and architecture that is shaping the growing neighborhood of Wedgewood Houston through an interactive walking tour.

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EVENING (7:00 pm– 9:30 pm)

Design for the Black Culinary Experience

PANEL + DINNER // Join Us at Table

Hosted by Hue, Brian & Cassia Garrett

Over small dinner plates, a panel of local professionals will discuss representation and creativity as they imagine the future of the Black culinary community.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 2

Thursday
MORNING (8:30 am – 10:00 am)

Design for Sustainability

PANEL // Future-Proofing Nashville’s Development

Hosted by Kiser + Vogrin Design

Over mimosas and coffee, join us for a panel that focuses on future-proofing Nashville with socially responsible and investment-friendly buildings.

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LUNCH (11:30 am – 1:00 pm)

Design For Unity

PANEL // Creating a “Better” Nashville

Hosted by Mane Impact

A discussion will explore pros and cons of Nashville’s growth on creatives and how the design community can unite to capitalize on it.

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HAPPY HOUR (5:00 pm – 6:30 pm)

Design for Impact

DEMO + PANEL // The Intersection of Art, Design, & Text

Hosted by Beth Reitmeyer

This exhibit aims to deepen the conversation between art, history, design and ultimately human connectivity, with text as the common thread that brings impact to each art form.

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EVENING (7:00 pm – 9:30 pm)

Design for Dance

PERFORMANCE + DRINKS // Mesmerizing Light and Movement Installation

Hosted by New Dialect & EOA Architects

Immerse yourself in the art of dance in a performance that will host a full sensory experience. Drinks will follow the performance.

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EVENING (7:00 pm – 10:00 pm)

Design for Intimacy

EXHIBITION // Immersive Visual and Poetic Installation

Hosted by The Sacral Project

An immersive film screening and poetic installation exploring sexuality, intimacy, and connection through the experiences of Black and Brown artists with connections to the American South.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3

Friday
MORNING (8:30 am – 10:00 am)

Design for Online Visibility

WORKSHOP // Not all Websites are Created Equal

Hosted by Jaki Capozzoli

If you want your online presence to succeed - you must know how to harness the power of brand visibility through SEO/Content.

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LUNCH (11:30 am – 1:00 pm)

Design for Artificial Creativity

PANEL // Does MidJourney Dream of Electric Sheep?

Hosted by Kate O'Neil & Joseph Platt, HASTINGS

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way we live, work, and interact with the world around us.

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EVENING (6:00 pm - 9:30 pm)

Design for Our City

PANEL + PARTY // Come Celebrate the Week at Our Closing Party

Hosted by Nashville Design Week

Come early to hear a panel at 6:00 pm about the evolution of the Nashville Design Week brand identity followed by our signature Closing Party at 7:00 pm with a warehouse vibe.

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