On October 12,  Abel Design Group Denver, in collaboration with General Assembly,  will host IGNITE, the first event of Denver Design Week. Abel Design Group Junior Associate Mei-Ling Krabbe and Abel Design Group Project Manager, Jenna Mersy (pictured above), have taken the lead in planning the event. This cross-disciplinary event is designed to bring together seasoned professionals and future designers / makers in the fields of Architecture + Interiors, Technology, Graphic Design, and Product / Industrial Design. Created as an opportunity for mentorship, discovery, and connection, event activities include fireside chats, one-on-one resume and portfolio reviews, networking opportunities, and a panel discussion entitled “Origin Stories: Discovering the Path to Success” to be moderated by Abel Design Group Project Manager, Jenna Mersy.  

Panelists include:

• Eric Thoelke President + Executive Creative Director, TOKY Branding + Design
• Eric Doner Associate | Humphries Poli Architects
• Lisa Blackman Director of Design and Account Coordination | OfficeScapes
• Nick Anderson Senior UX Instructor / Product Advisory Board Chair | General Assembly Denver
• Travis Percival Founding Partner | Make West
• Paul Elsberg Co-Founder / Producer | Alt Ethos