Hasta La Ideas

To all those who don’t believe a sophomore performance can be as good, if not better than the original, prepare to be challenged by the 2015 Core77 Conference. We took the best parts of our inaugural conference last year and added more of just about everything to deliver a better, more interactive experience called DESIGNING HERE/NOW. 

Our day long conference is comprised of presentations by luminaries from across the spectrum of contemporary design. They will focus on four main themes: In COLLABORATION NOW, they will showcase a series of creative partnerships that have led to exceptional new work. In MAKING NOW, they will delve into the production processes behind a variety of design projects, from furniture and lighting to sculptural fountains and socially-minded crafts. In BUSINESS NOW, they will turn our attention to the challenges and opportunities facing design entrepreneurs. And in THE FUTURE NOW, they will speculate about the near and distant future of software, user experience and product development. 

These are just a few speakers on our growing list of presenters. 

Our growing list of presenters includes Ivan Poupyrev of Project Jacquard, Nadine Schelbert of WET Design, Ryder Ripps of OKFocus and Mickey McManus of MAYA. During the conference they will pose questions like, “What happens when the things we design wake up?” and explore impactful topics such as the use craft to diversify conversations in society. 

All this will take place at the historic Vibiana at the core of Downtown Los Angeles. It’s one of Los Angeles’ few remaining nineteenth century landmarks and was completed in 1876. The space will accommodate more than twice as many attendees as we hosted last year so we look forward to filling it with lively conversation and exchange of ideas. 

We’ll see you at the the Vibiana on October 23rd. 

The conference is complimented by a cocktail party the night before at the Broadway Bar and a Farewell Picnic the day after. Both gatherings are about you, members of the design community. You all have stories, insights, projects, and an assortment of wonderful idiosyncrasies to share with each other and us. Rounding out the conference experience is a trio of Field Trips that will give you guided insider tours to where some of the most interesting design innovation is happening today in L.A. 

The 2015 Core77 Conference won’t be the same without you there, so check out the conference schedule,  block out October 22nd through the 24th and get your tickets before they sell out. See you in L.A. this fall!