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SUMMARY:Design x Technology Lecture: Alexis Kim
DESCRIPTION:Join CoAD for another important Design x Technology lecture featuring Sr. Principal\, Sr. Workplace Strategist with SmithGroup\, Alexis Kim.\n\n\nAttend this lecture on campus or online. \nStrategy: A New Discipline in Design and Technology \nThe world is undergoing rapid and dramatic changes. According to McKinsey\, “artificial intelligence has the potential to be as transformative as the steam engine was to the 19th-century Industrial Revolution.” What implications does this hold for design and the design industry? While we may not yet have definitive answers\, it is clear that both the approach to design and the profession must evolve. \nDesign\, as a creative problem-solving discipline\, is confronted with increasingly complex challenges on a daily basis. The integration of the digital world adds layers of complexity while simultaneously streamlining and enhancing solutions. In this context\, strategic thinking and approach can thrive with a potential to position us as leaders rather than followers in a technology-driven world. \nThrough real-life examples and experience in deploying strategic thinking\, this session will offer a dynamic conversation on the role and value of strategy. It will explore how strategy as a discipline can help us rethink not only design methods but also their underlying purposes. The discussion aims to provide insights into applying these concepts to our work as well as professional paths\, ensuring a viable future. \nParticipants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the foundational principles of strategy while challenging the traditional concepts of design and the design thinking process. Through real-world examples\, they will learn what it means to develop design-related strategies\, elevating problem-solving to new heights. Additionally\, they will learn to recognize technology as a crucial component in uncovering problems and devising innovative solutions through data integration and advancing tools\, while balancing human-centric engagement and outcomes. \nBy grasping the strategic approach framework\, participants will also explore applications across various industries and apply this thinking to their career paths. They will learn how to design their own strategic and adaptable future in an increasingly digital world\, positioning themselves with a unique value proposition. \n \n\n\n\nCEU: This lecture equals 1 professional architecture credit towards licensure requirements. LTU is not a registered AIA CE provider. By virtue of having a NAAB-accredited architecture program\, the State of Michigan authorizes LTU to offer continuing education credit. \nAs part of CoAD’s Design x Technology Lecture Series this lecture is free and open to the public. Guests may watch online or on campus. Register for the location/viewing details. Your on-campus registration includes a pizza lunch. \n\n\n\nABOUT:  As the leading workplace strategist for SmithGroup’s National Workplace Practice\, Alexis has spent 28 years harmonizing the built environment with the human experience. A respected thought leader and change agent\, Alexis’s work is grounded in the conviction that strategic solutions\, whether design-related or otherwise\, can drive successful outcomes. \nAlexis possesses unique expertise\, integrating a strategic mindset with data- and research-driven solutions to projects of all scales. She has developed innovative solutions for Fortune 500 clients\, solving complex business and space challenges nationwide. \nCommitted to evolving her role and profession to meet the demands of an increasingly connected world\, Alexis acts as a catalyst\, integrating the physical and digital realms to better connect businesses and people. \nHer personal journey embodies change. Born and raised in South Korea\, Alexis moved to the U.S. as a teen\, forging a career from coast to coast. These diverse experiences provide unique perspective for her work. Her transformation continues as she delves deeper into research\, data analytics\, and organizational design\, while pursuing personal interests such as pottery\, travel\, and learning new languages.
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LOCATION:Lawrence Technological University\, 21000 West 10 Mile Road\, Southfield\, MI\, 48075\, United States
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SUMMARY:Design x Technology Lecture: Daedra Christoper
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an innovative Design x Technology lecture featuring Senior Designer at Zenimax Online Studios\, Daedra Christoper.\n\n\nThis lecture can be watched on campus or online. \nJoin Lawrence Technological University College of Architecture and Design for an innovative Design x Technology lecture featuring Senior Designer at Zenimax Online Studios\, Daedra Christoper. \nDesigning the Future: How Level Design Shapes Architectural Thinking \nIn the ever-evolving fields of game development and architecture\, shared principles of spatial design are unlocking new possibilities for innovation. From Pixels to Blueprints: How Level Design Shapes Architectural Thinking explores how tools and methods from game level design\, particularly Unreal Engine\, can empower architects to rethink spatial flow\, storytelling\, and user-centric design. By examining case studies\, cross-disciplinary techniques\, and emerging trends\, this lecture will provide actionable insights for both architects and game designers. \nParticipants will learn to streamline their workflows through digital prototyping\, reduce design risks by visualizing spaces in Unreal Engine\, and create environments that resonate emotionally and functionally. Architects will discover how level design principles\, such as navigational clarity and environmental storytelling\, address challenges like accessibility\, engagement\, and innovation. Game designers will benefit from architectural insights\, enhancing the realism and functionality of their virtual worlds. \nAttendees will leave equipped with practical skills to save time\, foster collaboration\, and tackle challenges in design clarity and user experience. This session is ideal for professionals eager to bridge digital and physical spaces\, overcoming traditional barriers with modern\, creative solutions. \n\n\nAs part of CoAD’s Design x Technology Lecture Series\, this lecture is free and open to the public. Guests may watch online or on campus. Register for the location/viewing details. Your on-campus registration includes a pizza lunch. \n\n\nAbout: Daedra Christopher is a veteran game designer with a storied career contributing to some of the gaming industry’s most iconic FPS franchises\, including Call of Duty\, Warzone\, and Halo. Her expertise spans level art and design\, but her true passion lies in worldbuilding\, crafting immersive levels and gameplay experiences. Combining hands-on expertise with a vivid imagination\, Daedra has made invaluable contributions to the teams she’s worked with\, helping to create games that resonate deeply with players. \nA former professor at the University of Texas at Dallas\, Daedra’s dedication to education and mentorship is evident in the countless hours she has spent guiding students and newcomers into the gaming industry. Encouraged by her peers\, she has authored an upcoming book that curates her extensive job-seeking advice for aspiring game developers\, slated for release this year. As an active member of her local IGDA chapter and a frequent speaker at game conferences\, Daedra continues to champion the next generation of developers\, offering guidance on breaking into both indie and AAA game development. \nWhen she’s not helping others\, Daedra can be found lost in science fiction or fantasy novels—she’s a voracious reader—or playing her favorite FPS\, crafting\, or RPG games. Her boundless enthusiasm for gaming and storytelling fuels her drive to create and inspire others in the industry.
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SUMMARY:Design x Technology Lecture: Daedra Christoper
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an innovative Design x Technology lecture featuring Senior Designer at Zenimax Online Studios\, Daedra Christoper.\n\n\nThis lecture can be watched on campus or online. \nJoin Lawrence Technological University College of Architecture and Design for an innovative Design x Technology lecture featuring Senior Designer at Zenimax Online Studios\, Daedra Christoper. \nDesigning the Future: How Level Design Shapes Architectural Thinking \nIn the ever-evolving fields of game development and architecture\, shared principles of spatial design are unlocking new possibilities for innovation. From Pixels to Blueprints: How Level Design Shapes Architectural Thinking explores how tools and methods from game level design\, particularly Unreal Engine\, can empower architects to rethink spatial flow\, storytelling\, and user-centric design. By examining case studies\, cross-disciplinary techniques\, and emerging trends\, this lecture will provide actionable insights for both architects and game designers. \nParticipants will learn to streamline their workflows through digital prototyping\, reduce design risks by visualizing spaces in Unreal Engine\, and create environments that resonate emotionally and functionally. Architects will discover how level design principles\, such as navigational clarity and environmental storytelling\, address challenges like accessibility\, engagement\, and innovation. Game designers will benefit from architectural insights\, enhancing the realism and functionality of their virtual worlds. \nAttendees will leave equipped with practical skills to save time\, foster collaboration\, and tackle challenges in design clarity and user experience. This session is ideal for professionals eager to bridge digital and physical spaces\, overcoming traditional barriers with modern\, creative solutions. \n\n\nAs part of CoAD’s Design x Technology Lecture Series\, this lecture is free and open to the public. Guests may watch online or on campus. Register for the location/viewing details. Your on-campus registration includes a pizza lunch. \n\n\nAbout: Daedra Christopher is a veteran game designer with a storied career contributing to some of the gaming industry’s most iconic FPS franchises\, including Call of Duty\, Warzone\, and Halo. Her expertise spans level art and design\, but her true passion lies in worldbuilding\, crafting immersive levels and gameplay experiences. Combining hands-on expertise with a vivid imagination\, Daedra has made invaluable contributions to the teams she’s worked with\, helping to create games that resonate deeply with players. \nA former professor at the University of Texas at Dallas\, Daedra’s dedication to education and mentorship is evident in the countless hours she has spent guiding students and newcomers into the gaming industry. Encouraged by her peers\, she has authored an upcoming book that curates her extensive job-seeking advice for aspiring game developers\, slated for release this year. As an active member of her local IGDA chapter and a frequent speaker at game conferences\, Daedra continues to champion the next generation of developers\, offering guidance on breaking into both indie and AAA game development. \nWhen she’s not helping others\, Daedra can be found lost in science fiction or fantasy novels—she’s a voracious reader—or playing her favorite FPS\, crafting\, or RPG games. Her boundless enthusiasm for gaming and storytelling fuels her drive to create and inspire others in the industry.
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