Jose Alcala
Co-founder, MADLAB, LLC and RELAB, LLC
Jose Alcala holds a Bachelors degree in Architecture and a Masters degree in Industrial Design. He has over 16 years of experience in both the practical and theoretical areas of the design field. He has been involved in a wide range of projects, from electronics, to furniture, to exhibits, to buildings. He holds 10 patents and has received several awards for both his architectural and product design work, and maintains a strong alliance to both disciplines. Read more >
Allan Chochinov
Editor-in-Chief, Core77
Allan Chochinov is a partner of Core77, where he serves as the editor-in-chief of Core77.com, and strategist for Coroflot.com and DesignDirectory.com. In addition to his editorial work, he coordinates design events, competitions and content partnerships. Read more >
Eva Hanhardt
Senior Advisor to the Planning Center at the Municipal Arts Society
Eva Hanhardt is Senior Advisor to the Planning Center at the Municipal Arts Society, having previously served as co-director and director of the Planning Center and co-director of the ImagineNY project. The ImagineNY project provided for broad public participation on New York City's recovery and rebuilding after the tragedy of 9/11. Read more >
Mary McBride
Partner, Strategies for Planned Change
Mary Mc Bride is a Partner in Strategies For Planned Change (SPC) a consulting firm specializing in change strategies for organizations and individuals in organizations. Mary has published in the areas of managerial effectiveness, marketing and organizational change, with a focus on the impact of globalization on strategy. Read more >
Peter Strugatz
Co-CEO, IceStone
Peter Strugatz is currently Co-CEO of IceStone, a building products manufacturer. As Co-CEO of IceStone since 2003, Peter is helping lead IceStone to be the #1 Green Countertop Company in the country. Read more >
Karen Stone
Director of Design, Knoll Inc.
Karen Stone is Director of Design for Knoll, Inc. Responsible for leading Knoll's efforts toward sustainable design and for the design of Knoll Showrooms, exhibits and trade shows, Karen has had the additional responsibility for the direction and development of new product collections for Knoll. Read more >
Susan S. Szenasy
Editor-in-Chief, Metropolic Magazine
In 1986 Susan S. Szenasy was named chief editor of Metropolis, the New York City-based magazine of architecture, culture, and design. During her 17 years as Editor-in-Chief, the magazine has gained international recognition and has won numerous awards. Read more >
Bill Katavalos
Professor of Architecture, Pratt Institute
William Katavolos is Professor of Architecture at Pratt Institute in New York. He has a distinguished career as a designer, teacher and futurist. Read more >
Mary Boone
President, Boone Associates
Mary Boone, President of Boone Associates, coaches and consults individuals and organizations about how they can improve their performance through innovative approaches to communication and collaboration. Read more >
Paul Rowan
VP Design, UMBRA
Paul Rowan is Umbra's co-founder and VP of Design. In addition to managing Umbra's prolific design team, he is also the designer of many of Umbra's most iconic items, including the original Umbra shade and vinyl clock, as well as the Crunch® can, the Simple family of frames and hundreds of others. Read more > |
