This panel discussion will explore the importance of diversity in design and the tangible benefits it brings to businesses, communities, and individuals.
In today's increasingly interconnected and globalized society, design plays a crucial role in shaping our experiences. To create products, services, and environments that truly resonate with a wide range of users, it is imperative that the design community reflects the diversity of the world we live in.
Panelists will discuss:
• The business case for diversity: How diversity in design teams can lead to more innovative and inclusive solutions.
• Addressing biases and stereotypes: Strategies for identifying and mitigating unconscious biases in the design process.
• Inclusive design practices: Examples of successful design projects that prioritize accessibility and inclusivity.
• Challenges and opportunities: Overcoming barriers and fostering a more diverse and equitable design ecosystem.
• Join us as we delve into the critical need for diversity in design and explore how we can create a more inclusive and equitable future.
Welcome:
Carlos Zamora (he/him)
Chief Creative Officer and Founder of CARTEL
A Cuban-American designer and illustrator, CARLOS ZAMORA is the Chief Creative Officer and Founder of CARTEL. Zamora’s award-winning illustrations have been published in The New York Times, Time Magazine, Scholastics, New York Observer, The Boston Globe, Advertising Age, American Lawyer, and The Wall Street Journal. Zamora earned his Bachelor of Arts from Havana Design Institute (ISDI), Cuba’s premier design school, in 2000. A father, an author and educator, Zamora is also a former President of AIGA St. Louis. He currently serves as a board member for Lambert International Airport Art Advisory Committee and the Tennessee Williams Festival. He cherishes a fondness for poster design, Russian cartoons, propaganda art and cigars. He has received the CommArts Award of Excellence 2017, 2018 and 2019 in the categories of Illustration and Typography. His work has been featured in the Society of Illustrators, 3X3 Magazine and Creative Quarterly. His poster for Cinco de Mayo in Cherokee Street made it to Los Diez, the top ten latino illustrations of the Year by American Illustration. He is currently looking for publishers for his most recent picture book The Forest Within.
Simón Lam
Executive Design Director, Avalere Health
Originally from Venezuela, Simón earned his degree in architecture at Universidad del Zulia. He moved to
St. Louis soon after to attend Maryville University and obtain his BFA in graphic design before joining some
of the city's top agencies. In 2010, Simón joined Avalere Health (formerly 2e Creative) as an art director
and since then he has set the standards for what design means in the organization. He leads a team of
designer to transfer the pure principles of design into innovative and sophisticated creative that helps
healthcare clients convey and complete their missions to enhance quality of life.
Simón has been featured in HOW Magazine, PRINT Magazine, The FPO Awards book, and AIGA Saint
Louis Design Shows. He creates insta art, despises the summer, bakes occasionally, loves spam, and
enjoys sad movies that make him cry.
Traci Moore
Director of Creative Services at 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 is co-founder of St. Louis Design Week and she
currently leads the Creative Services team at the University of Missouri–St. Louis, where she oversees the
institution's branding and marketing efforts.
Anna Karpinski
Art Director at Osborn Barr Paramore
Anna Karpinski is a local art director, designer and illustrator. She just retired as president of AIGA St.
Louis, and currently helps to run St. Louis Design Week. By day she's an art director at Osborn Barr
Paramore working primarily on the tourism team, and by night she does freelance design work, stays
involved in the creative community, takes photos of plants, and annoys her cats.
Tuesday October 8, 2024 1:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
3019 Locust St
3019 Locust St.
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