Date

17 May 2025

Time

15:00 PM - 18:00 PM

Where

FL1, 84 Withers St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, Stati Uniti, New York City - USA

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In-person event

Join us in NYC for an interactive workshop exploring how design can shape a better future.

On May 17th, the IED Alumni Chapter in NYC invites aspiring designers, creative thinkers, and change-makers to join us for an interactive workshop exploring how design can shape a better future.  

Led by Gabriel Zangari, IED Milano Alumnus in Industrial Design, this free workshop offers a unique opportunity to experience our teaching philosophy while tackling real-world challenges through design thinking. You’ll discover how creativity can drive social impact and innovation through hands-on activities and collaborative discussions

Hosted at Salotto—a vibrant creative hub co-founded by IED Alumni and creatives from diverse backgrounds—this event offers a unique opportunity to connect with IED faculty, Alumni, and like-minded peers while exploring how design can drive real-world impact.

 

Key Highlights 

Through the workshop, you will: 

  • Explore the role of design thinking in driving positive social change. 

  • Identify urban challenges and brainstorm creative solutions to improve city life. 

  • Engage in hands-on concept development, including sketching and prototyping ideas. 

  • Gain insights into IED’s learning-by-doing approach and its international programs in Italy and Spain. 

 

Event Details 

Venue: Salotto, 84 Withers St FL1, Brooklyn, NY  

Date and Time: May 17th, 2025 | 3 pm – 6 pm 

 

Entrance is free until full capacity is reached. Registration is mandatory. 

 

REGISTER HERE

Join us for an afternoon of creativity, conversation, and discovery—and take your first step toward designing with impact. 

 

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