Adventures in Design Solutions for Social Justice with Eric Shumake

"Join me on a survey of over four years of work applying design methodology to social problems in Denver such as homelessness, drug abuse, and domestic violence. Some of these experiments worked, many did not. Some failed spectacularly. All were informative and worthwhile. Come have your perspective challenged at this unusual and informative event. You will leave with a pragmatic, pressure-tested design methodology to add another option to your set of design tools."

About Eric Shumake
Eric Shumake is a Senior UX Consultant with Preactive Digital in Denver, Colorado where he has created user experience strategies for clients such as Clairol, Procter & Gamble, Michelin Tires, Capital Group, Seattle’s Best Coffee and other major brands. He innovates by combining proven models of effectiveness into powerful hybrids that pioneer new standards of industry excellence. Eric Shumake holds a Master’s Degree in Experience Design from Regis University, Honors, (2018), a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Design: Colorado State University, Summa Cum Laude (2000). He has served as adjunct faculty at Naropa University (2009-2011) and Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design (2006-2007). Additionally, Eric has been active in the non-profit sector with a number of projects focused on advancing social justice.

And a link to my Westword 100 Colorado Creatives interview page with some images and context on my work:
https://www.westword.com/arts/denver-artist-eric-shumake-stop-arts-washing-liberal-capitalism-9738667

Schedule
6:30PM - Drinks & Camaraderie
7:00PM - Talk