Pioneers in Design 2026

Pioneers in Design is the IIDA Northern California Annual Chapter Event which honors pioneers from the design community who demonstrate innovation and inspiration. Our honorees have led novel efforts or breakthroughs in practice or implementation and have brought new understanding of the impact design can have on people from the individual to entire communities.

We’re proud to introduce this year’s pioneer!

, Founder/CEO at Kintsugi

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Info: Doors to SF Jazz open for social hour (no-host bar)

Info: Show begins with Distinguished Honoree Award

Info: Keynote Address from Grace Chang

Info: Hosted Reception with beer, wine, signature cocktail and passed hors d'oeuvres

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

SFJAZZ Center, 201 Franklin St, San Francisco, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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