NeoCon offers students the opportunity to gain real-world exposure to the professional business of design through activities that bring them up close and personal with the industry’s top manufacturers and designers.
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No podiums, no slides, no lectures – just immersive encounters with practitioners and showrooms, plus a guided visual-making session where you create a personal “Future Me” portfolio map artwork. Spend the day connecting, experimenting, and turning surprise and delight at NeoCon into concrete next steps for your career. This includes a morning session, lunch, and an afternoon session.
Schedule
Presented by:
Margi Kaminski, ASID, RID, NCIDQ, EDAC, CLGB
Principal, Director Health Interiors, CannonDesign
Shundra Harris, FASID, RID, NCIDQ
CEO | Principal Designer, Shundra Harris Interiors (SHI)
Marianne Starke, RA, ASID, IIDA Associate
Design Director | Senior Associate, Gensler
Khoi Vo
CEO, ASID
Your portfolio tells your story as a designer. Join ASID to gain insight and receive one-on-one feedback from leading designers on portfolio development. Through conversation, designers will share what makes a portfolio stand out when seeking new talent and offer advice on how to tailor your presentation based on the position you are pursuing. Additionally, students will engage in one-on-one conversations with professionals, allowing you to receive personalized feedback on your resume and portfolio, get advice on your job or internship search, and guidance on career paths. This workshop is designed to equip you with the essential strategies and confidence needed to stand out as you launch your career.