REGISTER NOW!Spotlight Series: A Celebration of Design and Cross-Border Creativity
Presented by World Design Capital San Diego Tijuana 2024 & Design Forward Alliance
We're excited to announce the second panel in our powerful series continuing the regional design conversation sparked by the landmark designation of World Design Capital 2024. The Spotlight Series, a collection of 18 regional design stories that was developed in 2024, highlights visionary designers and boundary-pushing creatives.Given these current times of deep division in our region, the Spotlight Series is an example of how deeply integrated we are in this binational region, and a reminder of how we must continue to celebrate that which connects us. Our guests will have the opportunity to watch 7 of these design stories at the beautiful Lot Theater in La Jolla, exploring the cutting-edge intersection of design and technology in our region's thriving innovation ecosystem.
When: Tuesday, July 15, 2025 | 5:30-8:30 PM
Where: The Lot, La Jolla
Admission: $50
Confirmed Speakers Include:
Alex Diener – Senior Director of Global Product Design, Dexcom
Mai Thi Nguyen – Director, UC San Diego Design Lab
Colleen O'Boyle – Associate Head of School, La Jolla Country Day School
David Woodhouse – Vice President, Nissan Design America
Moderated by Brian LeDuc, Design Strategist + Education Consultant, and Designer-in-Residence at UC San Diego Design Lab
This intimate evening brings together visionaries from automotive design, medical technology, architectural innovation, experiential design, and design education.Discover how these leaders are pushing boundaries, solving complex challenges, and shaping the future through the power of design-driven innovation.
What the Community will Experience:
Behind-the-scenes insights from industry pioneers
Real-world case studies of breakthrough design solutions
Networking with San Diego's most innovative minds
Community reception catered by ZENTRL at The Lot
Space is limited to ensure meaningful connections and discussion.
This event is part of our ongoing Spotlight Series, celebrating the designers and innovators defining our region's creative future.