Transitions Conference

Sat Jan 17 2026 at 10:30 am to 05:30 pm UTC-06:00

Hive @ Columbia College Chicago, School of Design | Chicago

The Society of Typographic Arts
Publisher/HostThe Society of Typographic Arts
Transitions Conference
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Society of Typographic Arts + Chicago Design Archive Design Inspiration Event
About this Event

Transitions is a one-day design conference held in collaboration between the Society of Typographic Arts and the Chicago Design Archive. Transitions is created for professionals, educators, and students exploring shifts in design and culture. Through the keynote presentation, short talks, and shared dialogue, attendees will examine how technologies, materials, methods, and contexts are shifting contemporary design practice.


Confirmed speakers: Tatiana Gómez & José Menéndez (keynote), Anne H. Berry, Rod Hunting, Susan LaPorte & Chad Reichert, Daniel Lee, Michael Michalski, Nermin Moufti, Brad Sturm & Meredith Barone, Eric Von Haynes, Nahid Yahyaee


Chaired and hosted by Guy Villa Jr and Sharon Oiga


Breakfast snacks and a sandwich lunch will be provided.


Agenda

🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Registration + Breakfast Snacks
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:10 AM
Welcome Address
🕑: 11:10 AM - 11:50 AM
Morning Keynote Presentation
Host: Tatiana Gómez & José R. Menéndez of Buena Graphica
🕑: 11:50 AM - 01:20 PM
Presentations
🕑: 01:20 PM - 02:15 PM
Lunch

Info: Sandwiches Served


🕑: 02:15 PM - 05:30 PM
Presentations
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Closing Address & Goodbyes
🕑: 06:00 PM
Post-event Social Gathering

Info: Optional activity, Location TBD


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Hive @ Columbia College Chicago, School of Design, 618 South Michigan Ave., Chicago, United States

Tickets

USD 15.00 to USD 50.00

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