April 11, 2012 in Living History, News
Dominique Davison is Principal of Davison Architecture + Urban Design
What about design do you wish you had learned earlier?
“How important it is to actually understand how materials come together and the research involved in this process. You can’t actually design anything well unless you understand all the elements that compose that building system.”
April 5, 2012 in Living History, News
Dawn Taylor is currently the Executive Director of AIA-Kansas City.
Download: Dawn Taylor’s Profile
Do you have any advice to offer young design professionals?
Call it a cliche, but networking is absolutely the way the world works now in terms of getting hired. With advertised positions routinely attracting dozens, if not hundreds, of worhty applicants, an individual needs to find some way to stand apart from the crowded field of competitors for that one job. Sometimes skills and experience can set someone apart, but more often than not, it’s knowing someone who is directly or even indirectly connected to the firm or organization that is hiring…”
March 20, 2012 in News
Monster Drawing Rally 2012 was a big success! Thanks to all the artists, event sponsors, & those who atteneded, we raised over $2000 for Shieffield Place.
We have already started thinking about the fourth annual MDR (most likely the first weekend in March again). Check back for more details as they become available. If you are interested in joining the planning committee, participating as an artists or sponsor, email us at monsterdrawingrally@gmail.com.
To see more photos from the event, please click here. Thanks to East Market Studios for these great shots!
March 14, 2012 in News
WiD-KC’s Scholarship Application deadline is quickly approaching on April 9th. If you are student working towards a degree in a design-related field or know someone who may qualify, please pass this information along.
In 2011, in celebration of our five year anniversary, WiD-KC established a scholarship fund designed to empower women studying in all design professions. This scholarship is available to women at any level of study, who are in pursuit of a degree in design related fields such as Architecture/Interior Design/ Landscape Design/Industrial Design/Product Design. Judgment for the WiD-KC scholarship is based on need, academic excellence and demonstrated leadership. Click here to download the application.
December 1, 2011 in News
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WiD-KC has joined Twitter! Follow @widkc. We will be sending live updates during events and keeping you up-to-date in 140 character or less!
As a professional organization, we encourage you to join our LinkedIn group to network with other Women in Design professionals!
