With so many bold and innovative ways to create energizing spaces that promote social interaction, architects today have the opportunity to be recognized as the creators of experiences, not simply the creators of the containers in which such experiences take place. This program features presentations by leading experts from diverse fields about how architects can use art, exhibit, sensory elements, interactivity, storytelling and other techniques to create powerful, meaningful and inspiring experiences for users. By incorporating experience into their designs, architects will be able to expand their design palate, take greater control of the environments they create and deliver higher value to their clients.

Presenters

Kit Hinrichs, Partner and Creative Director, Pentagram Design Inc., San Francisco
With a multi-decade track record, Kit applies cutting-edge design to projects ranging from corporate communications to exhibition design. In addition to teaching at the School of Visual Arts in New York, the California College of Arts and Crafts in San Francisco and the Academy of Art in San Francisco, he has been a guest lecturer at the Stanford Design Conference, AIGA national conferences, and the How Conference. His work is included in museums nationally.

Eileen Jones, AIGA, SEGD, LEED® AP, Principal and National Discipline Leader, Perkins+Will Eva Maddox Branded EnvironmentsTM
Eileen has been instrumental in the development and practice of her firm’s Branded Environments approach, working with the group’s founder, Eva Maddox, for over 25 years. She utilizes a research-based design approach that identifies and integrates a client’s unique mission, vision, values and culture into tangible brand expressions, experiences, and environments.

Susan Pontious, MFA, Public Art Program Deputy Director, San Francisco Arts Commission
Susan has spent over 30 years developing and managing public art programs. Among her credits are the multi-million dollar public art programs for San Francisco International Airport, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and the Acute Care Center for General Hospital.

Melissa Alexander, Director of Public Programs, Exploratorium
Melissa oversees all temporal activities directed at the casual museum user in the Exploratorium’s public spaces. With over 20 years in the field, she is currently developing a series of exhibitions at the intersection of science, society and culture for the museum's new location at Piers 15 and 17 on the San Francisco Embarcadero.

John Chiodo, Principal, Chiodo Design
John has 25 years of experience in the world of high-end cultural attractions with over thirty major projects to his credit. A seasoned art director with extensive experience in 3D design and architecture, he designs environments that integrate advanced media systems and computer-based interactivity. He is currently leading joint venture teams to create cultural attraction work in the Asian markets.

Moderator:

Lisa Zimmerman, Marketing/Communications Specialist
Lisa has been doing marketing, communications and community engagement for the past 15 years. Expert at working with diverse communities, she promotes collaboration between architectural design teams and the public. She also works with artists, graphic designers, exhibit designers and digital artists to create user experiences that are relevant and meaningful.

$15 AIA SF / AIGASF Members and Students with ID; $30 Nonmembers

Contact:  AIA San Francisco
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