Transitions Conference
Schedule
Sat Jan 17 2026 at 10:30 am to 05:30 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Hive @ Columbia College Chicago, School of Design | Chicago, IL
About this Event
Transitions is a one-day design conference held in collaboration between the Society of Typographic Arts and the Chicago Design Archive. Transitions is created for professionals, educators, and students exploring shifts in design and culture. Through the keynote presentation, short talks, and shared dialogue, attendees will examine how technologies, materials, methods, and contexts are shifting contemporary design practice.
Confirmed speakers: Tatiana Gómez & José Menéndez (keynote), Anne H. Berry, Rod Hunting, Susan LaPorte & Chad Reichert, Daniel Lee, Michael Michalski, Nermin Moufti, Brad Sturm & Meredith Barone, Eric Von Haynes, Nahid Yahyaee
Chaired and hosted by Guy Villa Jr and Sharon Oiga
Breakfast snacks and a sandwich lunch will be provided.
Agenda
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration + Breakfast Snacks
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Welcome Address
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Morning Keynote Presentation
Host: Tatiana Gómez & José R. Menéndez of Buena Graphica
🕑: 11:50 AM - 01:20 PM
Presentations
🕑: 01:20 PM - 02:15 PM
Lunch
Info: Sandwiches Served
🕑: 02:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Presentations
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Closing Address & Goodbyes
🕑: 06:00 PM
Post-event Social Gathering
Info: Optional activity, Location TBD
Where is it happening?
Hive @ Columbia College Chicago, School of Design, 618 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 15.00 to USD 50.00
