In this reoccurring series, we will hear from leading professionals who will share stories of their design journey, the challenges they have encountered and overcome, how they have managed to progress their careers.
We will also learn about any unforeseen gaps in their professional development and how they best approach any situation to manage and lead design. This series will showcase stories from several professionals from various industries and will conclude with an open round table of questions and answers so that you can ask for advice, learn from their experiences, and help you in advancing your design career!
Speakers –
Steve Hyma
Director of Industrial Design @ Milwaukee tool
Steve received his Industrial Design degree from the Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design. During the past 12+ years at Milwaukee Tool, Steve has developed more than 200 products ranging from hand tools, power tools, soft goods and lifestyle products. He uses his passionate energy for design to translate ideas into tangible, useful products.
Now Director of Design, Steve is managing and leading other designers, enabling better communication and collaboration and helping to drive design excellence and improved business performance.
Kris Lonergan
Director of Product Management @ G-Form
Kris is an accomplished Global Brand, Design and Innovation Leader of award-winning design teams creating compelling concepts, highly skilled in product innovation and brand strategy, along with design of apparel, accessories, furniture, juvenile safety gear, textiles, packaging, jewelry/hardware, and materials.
Over her 25+ years experience, Kris has been driving development for various luxury fashion brands such as Coach, Polo and Tommy Hilfiger as well as driving the development and launch of several global office brands and their product portfolios for Staples.
Join us as we learn from and get inspired by these highly accomplished designers and leaders of Design.
We look forward to seeing you!
