Virtual Weitzman School Talk | Better is Temporary

Join the Weitzman School of Design Office of Development and Alumni Relations for a virtual talk with John Hoke, (MArch’92), Chief Design Officer, NIKE, Inc., moderated by Sarah Rottenberg, adjunct assistant professor and executive director, Integrated Product Design Program at the University of Pennsylvania, hosted by Charlette Caldwell (MSHP'16), Penn Weitzman Alumni Association Board President and Research Fellow, The Center for the Preservation of Civil Rights Sites.

What role do curiosity and empathy play in design? How can diversity and sustainability fuel innovation? This talk will explore issues of equity and access in design, and dive into how creativity shapes a more desirable future. John Hoke will speak on his journey to Nike, the design principles and values he’s inculcated there, and why the value of critical thinking and creative problem solving endures.

If you require any accessibility accommodation, such as live captioning, audio description, or a sign language interpreter, please email news@design.upenn.edu to let us know what you need. Please note, we require at least 48 hours’ notice. If you register within 48 hours of this event, we won’t be able to secure the appropriate accommodations.