The School of Art + Design annual Career Futures event connects students with professionals who represent career paths in arts, art & technology, and product design. Professionals share their career-path stories, their experiences in their fields/industries, and their advice for students.
January 30, 2026 Career Futures Schedule
The following panel discussions and review sessions will be held:
10:00 am - 11:30 am Product Design Panel Discussion – LA 197
Panelists: Tin Le, Craig Robbins, Samantha Rude, Mica Russo, Liz Zarro
Moderator: Wonhee Arndt
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Art Panel Discussion – LA 274
Panelists: Derek Franklin, vanessa german, Jess Perlitz
Moderator: Anya Kivarkis
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Art & Technology Panel Discussion – LA 197
Panelists: Nina Pavlich, McKenzie Sampson, Finn Sylwester
Moderator: Colin Ives
Post-Panel Sessions – These will be held in the same location as their respective panels.
- 11:30 am-12:30 pm: Product Design - Portfolio Review sessions will be held for product design students, up to 15 students max.
- 1:30-2:30 pm: Art - Individual “Ask Me Anything” sessions with Art panelists will be held for art students, no registration required.
- 3:30-4:30 pm: Art & Technology - Portfolio Review sessions with Art & Technology panelists will be held for art & technology students, up to 12 students max.
Please visit the College’s “College of Design Career Week” page for links to the individual registrations. Connect with our Alumni Professionals!