PNW Event Recap: Emerging Designers

We were proud to once again bring together students, recent graduates, rising professionals, and industry leaders for another inspiring Emerging Designers event. The evening created a welcoming space for emerging designers to connect with mentors, receive valuable portfolio and resume feedback, and gain insight into navigating the design industry with confidence.

A special highlight of the evening was hearing from keynote speaker Matt Thompson, Assoc. IIDA, Certified Design Futurist and Strategic Relationship Executive at MillerKnoll, who shared his perspectives on the future of design, storytelling, and professional growth.

We were also excited to announce the winner of the ARCADE x RDI PNW Student Design Competition. Congratulations to Valeria Edwards from Bellevue College, whose winning concept beautifully represented the ARCADE brand and vision.

And thank you to our sponsors Momentum Textiles, Wilsonart, Arcadis, and Bentley Mills for supporting this meaningful event and continuing to invest in the future of our design community.