The MSR Design-hosted Next Design forum speaker series features recognized thought leaders. During these forums, we invite experts to share ideas on a variety of topics related to design and engage in lively dialogues with attendees.
We invite you to watch video recordings of past Next Design forum events:
Water: A Precious Resource
Forum #8, October 2019
Location: Capitol Region Watershed District Office | Saint Paul, MN
If shapers of the built environment (e.g., policy makers, design professionals, engineers, builders, and building owners) all viewed water as a precious resource, how would this change how we design buildings and sites? Panelists address this question and more from their diverse perspectives.
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Water as Risk + Resource: Climate, Water, and the Built Environment
Forum #7, February 2019
Location: Public Functionary | Minneapolis, MN
This panel explores the intersection of water and design from scientific, ecological, cultural, and creative viewpoints.
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The Role of Public Buildings and Spaces in Creating Equitable Cities
Forum #6, September 2018
Location: Open Book | Minneapolis, MN
How can libraries, public schools, parks, and other municipal buildings truly represent the public? Featuring experts in education and the library world, this panel explores how the design of public spaces reflects our societal values and ways to expand access to these resources.
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What Roles Do Urban Planning and Design Play in Creating Equitable Cities?
Forum #5, June 2018
Location: WORKSHOP | Minneapolis, MN
Increasingly, many people who contribute to America’s leading cities through their work, cultural involvement, and talents can no longer afford to live in them. Panelists discuss the core elements that must be maintained to keep our cities affordable for everyone.
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How Equity and Inclusion Are Shaping the Future of Design and the Arts
Forum #4, February 2018
Location: WORKSHOP | Minneapolis, MN
Panelists explore creating communities that support diverse needs, the role of designers and artists in promoting equity and inclusion, and the role of private and public spaces in creating equitable communities.
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Beyond Checking the Box: A Roadmap to Improve Sustainability in Your Organization and Industry
Forum #3, October 2017
Location: WORKSHOP | Minneapolis, MN
MSR Design’s third Next Design Forum features a presentation by corporate social responsibility expert Nancy Himmelfarb, who discusses how to start, accelerate, and advance an organization’s sustainability journey.
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Natural Capital = Design Capital: How Pioneers in Sustainable Manufacturing are Transforming the Design Industry
Forum #2, May 2017
Location: Public Functionary | Minneapolis, MN
Panelists from pioneering companies in sustainable manufacturing guide a conversation surrounding the convergence of sustainability, design, and business. Topics they cover include how companies can advocate for sustainable measures without compromising design and where the design and manufacturing industries are headed in terms of embodied carbon and climate change initiatives.
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The Emergence of Regenerative Design
Forum #1, February 2017
Location: MSR Design Office | Minneapolis, MN
Director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Sustainable Building Research Richard Graves shares his research and insights on regenerative design.
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