See what’s next in tech, innovation, and design at SCAD FutureProof
Join pioneering pros from Google, Uber, Samsung Electronics, Watson Studio at IBM, and more as they preview the innovative ideas and technology on course to change our world.
At SCAD FutureProof, you can gain exclusive insider access to the power of innovation from anywhere in the globe. Tune in for deep dives on the intersection of design and tech, takeaways from the Consumer Electronics Show 2021, the creative leadership skills needed to succeed in the future, and more.
Presented by SCAD, the preeminent site for the study and practice of design thinking, this digital event illuminates the university’s cutting-edge programs and creative career preparation in industrial design, UX design, service design, design management, and advertising.
This event is free and open to all.
Session 1: Noon
Now Trending: Takeaways on the Future of Tech
What’s the next big thing, and how can you be a part of it? Find out when a panel of cross-disciplinary experts share the inside scoop on trending tech from CES 2021 during this insightful discussion on creativity in innovation.
Panelists:
Grace Dolan, VP, integrated marketing, Samsung Electronics
Michael Gough, VP, product design, Uber
Caitlin McGarry, consumer technology editor, Gizmodo
Moderator:
Khoi Vo, VP for Industry Relations, SCADpro
Session 2: 1 p.m.
How to FutureProof
Featuring SCAD alumni leading the conversation in innovation, inclusive design, interaction design, and more, this session forecasts the in-demand skills of tomorrow and how emerging creatives can make smart moves to succeed.
Panelists:
Devin O’Bryan, design lead, modeler flows for Watson Studio (M.F.A., graphic design, 2006)
Austin Webster, founder and CEO, Deepr (B.F.A., industrial design, 2006)
Shabi Kashani, design lead, accessibility design system, Google (B.F.A., user experience (UX) design, 2018)
Moderator:
Josh Lind, executive director of Strategic Enterprises, SCADpro
Session 3: 2 p.m.
Elevating the Innovative Mind | SCADamp workshop
Access your powers of imagination in this rapid-fire repartee with SCAD visualization and communication coaches, where you explore the connections between improvisation techniques and innovation to discover new possibilities.
Presenters:
Nona Lee Davis, communications coach, SCADamp
Vek Neal, visualization coach, SCADamp
Session 4: 2:30 p.m.
Launch Your Creative Career | SCAD admission information session
Take a virtual tour of SCAD’s top-ranked degree programs and learn more about career opportunities and university admission requirements. Chat with admission representatives one-on-one and get all of your SCAD questions answered.
Presenter:
Jenny Jaquillard, executive director of admission recruitment, SCAD