This lecture will be presented both in person and virtually streamed. 

The KU Design Symposium Lecture Series (formerly the Hallmark Symposium) was established in 1984 to enrich the education of all KU students, and in particular those in the Department of Design, through exposure to designers, artists and educators from the United States and around the world. In this 35-plus year history, the series has grown to become a cultural asset to the local creative community beyond campus. Each year, students and area professionals are able to view groundbreaking work, explore provocative ideas, and learn from the practitioners who are expanding what is possible through art, design, and creative action.  

All lectures are free and open to the public, both in person on campus or virtually.

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Angela is a design and product development executive with a passion for creative leadership that contributes to the greater good. She has a robust design and product development experience at leading international brands, most notably IKEA and Pottery Barn. Her career has spanned from designing medical devices, exercise equipment, and fragrance delivery systems to decor, furniture, and storage solutions for the home.

She holds awards from Chicago Good Design and multiple patents. She brings her expertise in creative thinking, design, strategy, and business acumen into developing products, services, and experiences that have a lasting positive impact.

Currently, she is an adjunct professor at the Cleveland Institute of Art, her alma mater, where she teaches Marketing & Design and Professional Practices Entrepreneurship. She believes in the power of design to create positive change in people's lives and our communities.