Design Engine's AfterBurn Networking Event. Topic this month Sustainable Design

Design Engine (http://proetools.com/) is hosting our AfterBurn networking event with a discussion on Sustainable Design in our Chicago studio. Join us Thursday, October 20th from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at 120 N. Green Street # 605 – AFTERBURN = AFTERWORK presentations with friends (and beer). It’s a great way to decompress and learn a thing or two.

No More Blank Stares:
Breaking the Myths of Sustainable Design

The design stage of a product dictates the majority of the financial cost of a product – the same is true for the environmental impact. The tide of interest in sustainable products is turning – but a lot of myths about the how and why of sustainable design linger. This session will debunk some of these myths and provide practical concepts for bringing sustainability into every design, including use of 3D product design software to evaluate sustainability of your designs.

Presented by Laura Flanigan

Laura has 15 years of experience defining and creating solutions for business innovation and strategic design to help clients achieve their visions for sustainable products, business practices and operations. Her solutions provide innovative responses to changing market expectations and regulations, enhance brand reputation, develop eco-product claims, and create long-term resilient business models and supply chains. Read her recent article on Design-engine.com here: http://design-engine.com/five-steps-to-using-sustainability-data-in-design/

Presentation will be followed by a Solidworks Sustainable Add-in review by Bart Brejcha, Design Engine Instructor and a representative from Solidworks Software company.

Drinks & Conversation will end our AfterBurn User Group Event.

For more information, visit http://design-engine.com/afterburn-sustainable-design/. (http://design-engine.com/afterburn-sustainable-design/)