Past, Present, Future: 2026

Celebrating the best of Chicago design.
About this Event

An evolution of Chicago Design Archive's, Past, Present, and Future event that first came about during the Archive's 20th anniversary in 2023.

Guests will be able to peruse an exhibition of selected works, mingle, participate in pop-up activities, and partake in light refreshments. Following the opening reception, there will be a set of presentations related to the past, present, and future of Chicago design.

Speaker Lineup:

Lauren Meranda
Dave Pabellon
Oliver Roeger
Heather Snyder Quinn
Perrin Stamatis
Norman Teague
Guy Villa Jr
Janell Nelson

Agenda

🕑: 05:00 PM
Doors open
🕑: 05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Reception

Info: Peruse the work, mingle, and partake in refreshments.

🕑: 06:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Presentations
🕑: 08:00 PM - 09:00 PM
Closing