Posts in Design Nation
Design Nation 2020: Matteo Bologna, Founder of Mucca Design

As part of the Design Nation Conference 2020 Digital Experience, Matteo Bologna, founder of Mucca Design, joins Seoyoung Hong (Assistant Director of Content for Design Nation) for a podcast and shares his unique story into design, from how he got started in illustration and then graphic design to how he successfully built his career as a designer and a founder of Mucca Design. Matteo also shares some advice that he hopes young designers will remember as they enter the industry.

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A Conversation with Oliver Maltby, Executive Creative Director at Interbrand

Oliver Maltby, Executive Creative Director at Interbrand, explains how he generates the creative reputation of Interbrand in different types of markets all over the world and what differentiates the creative markets in the UK, Australia, and the US from each other. After sharing how sculpture and architecture inspire his work, he also discusses “greenwashing,” and explains what designers can do in order to bring socially conscious discussions to light so that companies don’t shy away from it.

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Greg Steltenpohl on Califia Farm’s Plant-based Movement towards a Sustainable Future

Greg Steltenpohl, founder and CEO of Califia Farms, explains how his interest in “the integration of people and environment” drives his long-term commitment to creating products that promote better health. He also shares how Califia has strengthened its brand by maintaining its pledge to produce with completely vegan ingredients, aligning products with its brand values, and carefully considering the archetypes of its products. In addition, Greg predicts whether we’ll see more people commit to a plant-centric diet in the near future.

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Designing a Conference: A Student's Reflection on the DN 2020 Virtual Experience

Alyssa Sheeres, a junior from Seattle Pacific University and attendee of our 2020 Design Nation Conference, reflects on her initial reaction to the conference going online due to COVID-19 and the surprising insights about the power of design beyond the visual aspects and aesthetics that she derived from her virtual experience.

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Design Nation 2019: A Recap

On Friday, March 8th, Business Today held the 3rd iteration of Design Nation, an expenses-paid conference that explores the impact of design within career, business, and industry.

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