Sat, Mar 30th, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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Get the inside scoop from industry professionals on preparing your portfolio. Listen to seasoned designers talk about portfolios, the interview process, and what they’re really looking for when they hire. Kick-start your career with helpful tips to prepare your most important body of work.
Panel Discussion 10:00 am–12:00 pm | Lunch Social 12:00–1:00 pm
Moderated by Laura Griebenow:
Currently an Experience Design Consultant at Slalom Consulting, Laura comes from a visual design background and has developed her expertise to include UX/UI design of digital products, platforms, and services. Additionally, Laura specializes in teaching the Design Thinking methodology and has shared her insights as a panel discussion moderator and a guest speaker for AIGA Minnesota. Sharing her passion for design with others continues to fuel Laura’s curiosity and spirit.
Panelists:
- Bert Lee at Periscope
- Clare O’Neill at Clockwork (Front End Developer)
- Whitney Olson at Olson McIntyre Design Agency (Co-Founder)
A special thanks to Isabela Cruz from the Student Design Collective for the design work for the event.
Contact Leadership
He started his own design studio, Oryx & Moth, doing branding, art direction and design for clients big and small. Meanwhile he was the chair of the Solopreneurs Committee for AIGA MN (2022-2023) and served on the Design Student & Alumni Board at the University of Minnesota (2010-2013). Prior to that he worked at TSG, a design agency in Robbinsdale, for clients including: Target, HealthPartners and Crate & Barrel. He's also had a short stint designing for financial institutions (PNC Bank, Citibank and BBVA Compass). He started out designing and art directing photo shoots for multiple national salon chains throughout the US and Canada. And has had mediocre hairstyles since.
His interests vary widely with the season but he always willing to chat about DIY projects, soccer, LEGO, minimalism, FIRE, AI, technology, saunas, traveling, camping, parenting, etc.