You’re a creative person, yes? You care about the environment, yes? Well, this event is for you! Today more than ever we must rethink the way we design products, distribute, and do business. It challenges us as designers to take a different look at the world around us. Could there be a better way? This environmentally themed event—with a design twist—promises to be both educational as well as entertaining.

The main part of the night will feature two thought-provoking presentations:

1. The San Diego Zoo’s very own Biomimicry, presented by Dena Emmerson, along with examples of biomimetic applications and an interactive hands on experiment. What is Biomimcry you ask? Biomimicry (from bios, meaning life, and mimesis, meaning to imitate) is a new discipline that studies nature’s best ideas and then imitates these designs and processes to solve human problems. Studying a leaf to invent a better solar cell is an example.

2. Sustainable Practices Through the eyes of Lisa M. Cunningham, LEED AP—founder and CEO of Olive Branch Green Building Supplies [an environmentally-friendly store for homeowners and contractors] and a Senior Construction Manager for the Katrina rebuilding effort in New Orleans—who will share her expertise on thinking green and building green.

This FREE event will provide light appetizers and refreshments.

Make sure to arrive early so that you can watch the short, yet creative and very eye opening movie, The Story of Stuff; and then stay until the end for an entertaining Q&A session presented by a special surprise guest.

Register online:
FREE Members/Students
$15 Non Members

Space is limited so please register early to ensure a seat.

For information, please contact Sharon Gonzales at 619-400-2873