Designers in Oakland, panel at Kapor Center

Designers are an important part of companies from any size and type. Join us for an evening of talks with some very talented designers that work at different companies in Oakland, talking about:

• How to succeed as a graphic designer

• Advantages and challenges that they have experienced through their carreers

• What are some differences being a designer for a non-profit, a startup, a big company or an agency

• Working in Oakland

Our speakers include:

• Caio Braga (https://www.linkedin.com/in/caioab/) - UX designer, 99designs

• William Ramirez (https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-ramirez-9ba7844/), graphic designer, Design Action Collective

• Kat Vellos (https://www.linkedin.com/in/katvellos/), product designer, Pandora

• Jennie Perri (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennieperri/), experience director, Huge

• Rocio Reyes-Morales (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rocioreyesmorales/), design consulting, IDEO

The panel, will be moderated by:

• Lupita Davila (https://www.linkedin.com/in/davilalupita/), Front End Developer and Web Designer

Schedule:

6:00 doors open

6:50 introductions

7:10 panel

8:00 QA

8:30 Closing remarks

8:40 Networking, mixer

9:30 Closing doors - drinks at Agave (http://agaveuptown.com/)

Dinner and light will be provided!