Economics of Design: How Industry Looks at Design

Join us for a thought-provoking discussion exploring why designers need to move outside their comfort zone and into the business zone. Our panel of industry experts will lead an interactive session, discussing how organizations view design, how designers can better position their value, and how the design industry can position its value within the business ecosystem.

After the panel discussion, enjoy some networking, food and drinks from a local restaurant. Free! RSVP NEEDED!

Justin Sirotin

Justin Sirotin is an entrepreneur, design strategist, and expert in product development and innovation. He has spent his 25+ year career developing successful products, services, brand experiences and businesses for multinational brands and start-ups alike. He is the founder of three successful companies delivering high-end consumer goods and a product strategy, research, design, development, and engineering services firm. In addition, he has been on faculty at RISD teaching Manufacturing Techniques Survey in Industrial Design since 2008. This wide range of experiences gives Justin a unique understanding of effective processes to drive change and impact.

Justin is one of the foremost speakers in our community for entrepreneurs and designers. He is regularly asked to speak at RISD Continuing Education and Undergraduate forums, Design by Rhode Island (DxRI), Brown University, University of Rhode Island, Mass Challenge, Digital Health Center at Brown University, RI Hub and others.