Introducing DE Design Sports: Putting Ideas Into Play

Let’s design Evanston's future—together. (Ready to Play?)

First DE Design Sports

Date: Tuesday, September 30th

Time: 5:30-7pm (We'll start on time!)

Location: Evanston Space

1243 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60202 (at Dempster)

We’ll be on the patio if decent weather; inside if not.

Cost: Free for Design Evanston members | Voluntary contribution for non-members at the event (Suggested, but totally voluntary: $5-$10, pay at event via cash, check or Zelle).

RSVP: Please get your free tickets here at evenbrite to hold your place!

Note: As Space is hosting us, we encourage everyone to purchase a drink to show our support for their support!

What to bring: Your curiosity, and your desire to make Evanston even better.

Background

(What’s all this about?)

Could some great ideas on how to improve life in Evanston come from the creative collision of diverse design minds working (er, playing) together in real time?

Design Evanston is launching Design Sports—a role up your sleeves, hoist a drink, hands-on get together where design practitioners and design enthusiasts across the design spectrum generate creative collisions on ways to create positive change in Evanston.

Think of it as a creative workout for your community impact muscles:

• Connect through appreciative inquiry—discover the stories and perspectives of fellow designers you might never otherwise encounter in your daily work
• Identify opportunities for improving ourselves and Evanston
• Team up with others who share your passion for specific issues
• Generate ideas to turn diverse viewpoints into actionable ideas
• Present your team's vision to the group for feedback and learning
• Reflect on your own design journey

For over 40 years, Design Evanston has championed good design through advocacy, community engagement, education, and service. Design Sports is a space where all design disciplines can contribute their unique experience and expertise to our shared mission of making Evanston more livable, sustainable, and resilient.

Future dates (mark your calendars):

October 28, 5:30pm-7pm

November 19, 5:30pm-7pm

Questions? Contact Ariel Goldfarb at [email protected]

Not a Design Evanston member yet? This is the perfect time to join our community of design practitioners who believe in the power of good design to improve life in Evanston. Learn more at designevanston.org.

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