CoDesign Collaborative

Yesterday, creative leaders in branding, healthcare, the built environment, engineering, and client and user experience came together @pagethink , now Stantec, for Teresa Brazen’s Inspirational Leadership Masterclass. Teresa challenged us to lead with curiosity, to audit the strategic necessity of our core working relationships and to be coach leaders that inspire our teams to also lead. We left with a toolkit that will support this work and committed to implementing one, small and immediate change towards become better leaders. Thank you @brazenleadershipdevelopment for partnering with CoDesign Collaborative to bring this experience to our community in Boston and @bookman_creative for capturing the workshop in action!

Last call for registration! Next Thursday, November 12, Teresa Brazen of @brazenleadershipdevelopment is leading an Inspirational Leadership Masterclass for the CoDesign Collaborative Boston community. Special thanks to @pagethink for hosting! Teresa is a leadership coach and facilitator with 15+ years in human-centered design, known for helping design, product, and tech leaders strengthen team culture, influence, and collaboration. Members register at a discounted rate. Link in bio! Need the promo code? Email [email protected].

"𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐝𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐬. 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐛𝐲 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐮𝐩—𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝." —Teresa Brazen Most leaders don’t need more strategy. They need more presence. This quote is at the heart of the 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 I’m leading this November in Boston in partnership with @codesigncollaborative —designed to help you become the kind of leader that inspires people to do the best work of their lives! ⏩ Scroll for QR code . . . #leadershipdevelopment #leadershipcoach #brazendevelopment #codesigncollaborative #masterclass #masterclassboston #leadershipmasterclass #leadershipcompass #teresabrazen

October 9 is a program-packed day! Join us in #boston and #portlandoregon this Thursday for three separate events: AI Workflow Workshop (BOS) 12-1pm ET / FREE registration South End Architectural Walking Tour (BOS) 3-5pm ET / $10 for Members CoDesigning Resilient Communities (PDX) 12-1:30pm PT / FREE registration

Today! Join Dr. Tracy Brower @tlb108 and Tony Martignetti @inspiredpurposecoach for a conversation about the ways AI is shaping the future of our work and our place in the workplace. CoDesign LIVE is FREE for Members and Students! $5 for not-yet-members. Register today! /event/ai-future-of-work/ #workplace

Connect with other creatives through an in-person professional development workshop! Join us this Wednesday, July 23, from 3-4pm for Introduction to Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) with Catherine Clarke. VTS is a facilitation methodology that uses visual art to encourage critical thinking, group participation, collaboration, and inclusive communication. Link to register in bio > #VTS #VisualThinkingStrategies #designworkshops

Tune in to The Current: Sustainable Fashion Policy on June 25, 4pm ET / 1pm PT. @parsonsschoolofdesign alumna @zofiejohansson will be in conversation with @dr.joannebrasch from @calpsc about California Senate Bill 707, establishing the nation’s first Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) program for textiles. Event registration link in bio. Registration $5 / FREE for Members & Students. Need the promo code? Email [email protected] #sustainablefashion #fashiondesign #textiledesign #sustainability #fashionlegislation

It’s a challenging time to be a creative. Teams are stretched, while pressure for performance and output remain paramount. Register for Tony Mattignetti’s workshop on June 17 to gain the practical tools and mindset needed to turn obstacles into catalysts in the most challenging environments. Event registration link in bio. Members can bring a colleague with 2-for-1 registration. #designleaders #creativeleadership #creativeleaders #leadershipskills #leadershipcoaching #professionaldevelopment

On May 1, CoDesign Collaborative joined David Hacin, FAIA of @hacindesign for an architectural walking tour of Boston’s South End. As a longtime resident and architect, Hacin provided first-hand insight into the area’s evolution over the past thirty years, weaving together its historic charm and modern resurgence. From the iconic bow-front townhouses of Union Park to the energetic SoWa Art and Design District, the tour offered a rich narrative of community and transformation. Follow the link in our bio to read the Field Report written by @aimee_epstein AIA. Have an idea for a Field Trip? Connect with us! #bostonarchitecture #bostonsouthend #walkingtour #architectureanddesing #bostonarchitectsandbuilders

Join us this Friday for the second edition of our student-led virtual series, The Current: Rethinking Fashion for Inclusivity. We’re excited to welcome Maanya Lakhiani of @parsonsschoolofdesign and Katie Horan of @allbodiesallbrides and @princeton . Through the lens of bridal wear, they’ll talk about how designers can center inclusivity from the start, the role of technological innovation in adaptive fashion, and how store layouts and dressing rooms can be more accessible. Free for students & members! #InclusiveDesign #AdaptiveFashion

As the current administration has thrown many things into chaos, we want you to know that we are remaining firm: disabled people deserve a robust wedding dress shopping experience and a place to highlight their love stories. We will keep educating, calling out, and building a community that reflects our vivid love for brides of all bodies. We have an exciting virtual event coming up on April 25th in collaboration with the @codesigncollaborative , and if you are a designer, associate, advocate, stylist, bride, student, caregiver, or lover of good conversation we hope that you will listen in! Let’s keep learning together, register at the link in our bio 💓💐🩷👰💡 - - - Image Description: a flyer for an upcoming event, “The Current: Rethinking Fashion for Inclusivity.” On April 25th, from 12:30-1pm ET or 9:30-10am PT. The event description reads, “Join CoDesign Collaborative for The Current, a virtual, student-led lightning talk series highlighting vital topics in design, on April 24th 12:30-1pm ET / 9:30-10am PT to discuss inclusive fashion design with students Maanya Lakhiani and Katie Horan, Founder at All Bodies, All Brides. This talk will explore how designers can integrate inclusive design principles to create garments that are not only aesthetically pleasing but also functional, comfortable, and empowering for all wearers. Through the lens of bridal wear, we’ll examine the challenges individuals with disabilities face when shopping for significant life events and how the industry can better meet their needs. Students register for free at codesigncollaborative.org.”

Explore the power of intergenerational connections in fostering well-being and resilience with Marci Alboher, CXO, @cogenerate_ and student, Esha Rao, @mssdmparsons on April 10. This is the first edition of The Current, a new virtual student- led series highlighting vital topics in design. Free for students, members, and organizational partners!