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8:00am CDT

Bright & Early: Irene Compadre, Founder and Principle of Arbolope Studio

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 10:00am CDT

Join us to hear from Irene Compadre, Founder and Principle of Arbolope Studio. Arbolope Studio is an award winning landscape architecture, urban design and public art practice based in St. Louis, MO. L. Irene Compadre, PLA is the Founding Principal & Design Director of Arbolope Studio, an award-winning Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and Public Art practice based in St. Louis, MO. An experimental firm that prioritizes high-quality design, ecological resilience, and social-equity; Arbolope’s civic-centered work ranges from intimate public spaces such as Love Bank Park on Cherokee Street, to large-scale masterplans including for the new Jefferson City Botanical Garden in Missouri's capital city.
Current projects include the Expansion of the America's Center Convention Complex, Wildcare Park for the Saint Louis Zoo, as well as the Transformation of the St. Louis Community College Meramec Campus.

Irene holds a MLA from Washington University in St. Louis where she also teaches as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts.

In their own words, "A landscape is both a journey and a destination. It’s where we walk, sit, stand, and kneel. It’s where we’re going and how we’re getting there. Here and there we meet to find common ground.

We believe that public places must amplify the quieter voices and tell new stories. We believe that our streets should do more than connect us and that open spaces can open minds as well as hearts. We believe that landscapes should serve all persons, human and non-human alike – now and in the future.

At Arbolope Studio we strive to create innovative and impactful landscapes that balance high-quality design, social equity, and ecological resilience. Our goal is simple: to create a happier, healthier, and more connected world."

Grab a cuppa from our coffee sponsor: PLAID COFFEE.

Friday October 11, 2024 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
CURIOSITY BLDG 3033 LOCUST ST

ARCHITECTURE & URBAN DESIGN

Company ARBOLOPE

10:00am CDT

Fancy Free: The Truth About Freelancing

Friday October 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am CDT

CURIOSITY BLDG

Join us for an insightful panel discussion exploring the pros and cons of freelancing in the creative industry. Our experienced panelists will share their personal experiences, offering valuable advice on everything from building a client base to managing finances and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Discover if freelancing is the right career path for you!

Topics to be discussed include:
• The benefits and challenges of freelancing
• Building a strong professional network
• Financial planning for freelancers
• Work-life balance strategies
• Leveraging technology to enhance your freelance career

Kaley Humphrey, principal/freelancer
https://kaleyh.com/work
Kaley Humphrey is a graphic designer with a Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design and years of experience. She focuses on user-centric design, creating stunning designs that function seamlessly for the intended audience. I've worked on diverse projects from branding identities, and websites, to designing layouts for print publications. I am passionate about giving back to the design community through mentoring aspiring designers and collaborating with fellow creatives.

Ludrick Fortune
https://www.jaepsd.com/
Ludrick is a Haitian American creative specializing in 3D Design & Animation, passionate about incorporating vibrant and playful elements into his work. As a freelance animator based in St. Louis, MO, he has been fortunate to learn from and collaborate with creatives from all over and contribute his skills to various projects. Drawing inspiration from his roots and the vibrant city around him, Ludrick constantly seeks to elevate his craft while uplifting others through storytelling, design & animation.

Miranda Murray
Hello! My name is Miranda and I started my Graphic and Web Design Business in January of 2024. After getting my Bachelors in Fine Arts Degree at University of Missouri St. Louis (UMSL), I worked full time for an agency and freelanced on the side. Shortly after, I turned my full-time employer into one of my clients so that I could freelance full-time. I now focus on graphic and web design for local STL businesses and started a project called "Sites For Causes" that helps non-profit organizations find free and low cost design and website options. I continue to learn and face new challenges, and while some days are easier than others, I wouldn't trade this lifestyle I created for anything.

Moderator: Traci Moore, Director of Creative Services, University of Missouri–St. Louis
Traci Moore, a lifelong St. Louisan, has established herself as a prominent figure in the graphic design community. After graduating from the University of Kansas in 1993, she launched her award-winning design agency in 1997, becoming one of the few Black-owned agencies in Missouri. Moore has shared her expertise as a design instructor at local universities and has been a dedicated advocate for the profession, serving as president of the St. Louis chapter of AIGA. She currently leads the Creative Services team at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, where she oversees the institution's branding and marketing efforts.

Friday October 11, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am CDT
CURIOSITY BLDG 3033 LOCUST ST

BUSINESS OF DESIGN

1:00pm CDT

Evolution of an In-House Agency: It's Bright (Yellow) In Here

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

3019 Locust St

The Edward Jones Agency has evolved over the past few years, from production services to creative services to (nearly) full-service. Maeve, an agency ex-pat, reflects on lessons learned as well as guiding principles that have helped her and her fellow agency leaders crack open the door of opportunity, garner more influence, make portfolio-worthy work, and stay grounded along the way.

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
3019 Locust St 3019 Locust St.

BUSINESS OF DESIGN

1:00pm CDT

Dumpster Diving into Design: Creating with Trash

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT

Experience Fresh

Have you ever been down in the dumps, feeling like garbage, waste-ing time trying to come up with design ideas, only to come up with litter-ally nothing? This workshop will teach you ways to find inspiration in one of the most uninspiring places: your trash bin.
We will start by exploring the relationships between trash and design— what can waste material tell us about the life cycle of a product? How has trash been used by artists around the world to create something new? How can we reimagine trash as something useful or beautiful?

While we discuss these topics, you’ll be encouraged to work with your hands. Discover new ways to play, tinker, and problem solve as you cut, fold, and glue colorful scraps together into a unique creation— maybe a geometric graphic collage, a colorful pair of dice, a functional pull-tab pop-up card— and let the creativity flow. We’re just working with trash after all, so you can set your perfectionism aside and let your imagination take the lead.

All materials and tools will be provided, and you’ll leave with a beautiful art piece! Feel free to reach out to Jess via Instagram (@jamworth) with any questions, comments, or if you want to chat before or after the event!

Speaker/Panelist 1
Jess Lamworth, Host
Jess is an LA-based artist and maker with an imagination for delightfully out-of-the-box creations. She builds sets, fabricates props, constructs wearable art, paints, draws, sculpts, and everything in between. Jess has a background in engineering, architecture, sustainable design, and visual arts. After graduating from Haverford College she worked in Brand Consulting in New York City. In 2021, Jess was a contestant on NBC’s crafting competition TV show “Making It,” which inspired her to move to Los Angeles and work in art departments across TV, film, commercials and more. Jess was the Art Director for Youtube show “Good Mythical Morning” for two years, and now she is an independent artist, creator, and designer.

Jess makes fun and joyful art from unexpected materials and a lot of imagination. Her work includes wearable food clothing such as her Tea Shirt, Pencil Skirt, and Cheeto Puff Jacket. She builds sets and props like giant confetti cannons, ten foot tall gingerbread houses, and laser beam obstacle courses.

IG @jamworth

Friday October 11, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Experience Fresh 2815 Locust St, St. Louis, MO 63103

TICKETED EVENT, SUSTAINABILITY

3:00pm CDT

DESIGN WEEK BLOCK PARTY

Friday October 11, 2024 3:00pm - 10:00pm CDT

CURIOSITY BLDG

LET'S KICK IT AND SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES THIS WEEK!
Join us in Midtown Alley's Design District and unwind from a program-packed week!
Food, drinks, music, vendors and all your favorite Midtown studios.

Open Studio visits 4 -6pm:

ONCE Films
Atomicdust
TOKY
Adrienne Outlaw Studio Space
The Forge
Golden Gems

Friday October 11, 2024 3:00pm - 10:00pm CDT
CURIOSITY BLDG 3033 LOCUST ST

FOR EVERYONE

Company STL.org
Audience Everyone

STL Design Week

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