San Francisco EcoTuesday: Innovative Design Panel October 30, 2012

What if humans designed products and systems that celebrate an abundance of human creativity, culture, and productivity? (McDonough).

Join us at our next EcoTuesday event, one week later than usual, on Oct 30th to explore this idea further. We are very excited to bring you a new format for October in the form of a panel discussion focused on Innovative Design.

WE'LL DISCUSS

* Current trends in product design
* Issues regarding materials reduction
* Future of innovative design


ABOUT THE PANELISTS

* Dawn Danby, Senior Designer, Autodesk
* Mikhail Davis, Manager of Strategic Sustainability, InterfaceFLOR
* Pam Marcus, Founder, Lifefactory

Moderated by Nikki Pava, founder of EcoTuesday and Alegria Partners, a consulting firm that specializes in planning and executing marketing communications and sustainability initiatives for mission-driven companies.

Once again, 3 companies will have the opportunity to share their ONE MINUTE ELEVATOR PITCH to the entire room. It's a great way to practice for future presentations.

THIS MONTH'S SPONSORS:
Presidio Graduate School: Educates and inspires a new generation of skilled, visionary and enterprising leaders to transform business and public policy and create a more just, prosperous and sustainable world.

Frey Organic Wine Frey Organic & Biodynamic Wines, America's first Organic winery, family-owned and operated since 1980. No sulfites or chemicals added.

Runa is a pioneering organization that partners with over 1000 indigenous farmers in Ecuador to organically produce and export guayusa from Ecuador. They will be providing the perfect beverage to give EcoTuesday attendees focused energy and health benefits throughout the evening.

Alegria Partners: Integrated marketing and sustainability consulting to help you manage & grow your business. We offer excellent project management services by supporting you in the creation, design, development and implementation of your program.

Official Website: http://www.ecotuesday.com