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Friday, March 1, 2024
In-Person or Virtual
1 - 4 p.m.

College of Design, Architecture, Art and Planning
342 Clifton Court
Room 5401
Cincinnati, OH 45221

Registration is closed. Seats are still available and walk-in guests are welcome. Interested in watching the program online? Email ann.terry@foundation.uc.edu to receive the secure weblink. 

The Showcase

DAAPX is a celebration of alumni accomplishments and a showcase of diverse projects and experiences across all majors and degrees. Quick 10-minute presentations will take place throughout the day both in-person and online so can you watch LIVE from anywhere in the world!

The Topic: Experiential Design

As designers and artists, we recognize that all our work is created for and influences or impacts people. Back in the fall, we accepted proposals for presentations to tell a story about a project that was designed with the experience for an individual or group of people in mind – Public art installation? Product design? Environmental graphics? We wanted ‘em all! This is your opportunity to see select presentations that are centered on the human experience.


Introductory Remarks
Dean Timothy Jachna

Building at the Edge: Reconstructing Design Practice within Improvised Settlements
Scott Shall ’98 BSARC
1:15 p.m.

Motz HQ: Global Company, Community Commitment
Kyle Campbell ’12 MARCH
1:27 p.m.

Arts & Crafts Continuum: Emerging Creative Land Use Project
Ron Paul Baum ’71 BSARC
1:40 p.m.

Drawing Leads the Way
Joe Walsh ’15 BSDE
1:52 p.m.

Art Ladders: The Creative Climb Podcast – Empowering Artists Through Conversation
Valerie Allen ’75 BFA and Armin Mersmann
2:05 p.m.

Break
2:15 – 2:30 p.m.

WOMEN. SERIOUSLY
Hal Apple ’82 BSDE
2:30 p.m.

Building a Culture of Experience
Alex Pesta ‘02 BARC
2:45 p.m.

Empathizing with Apathy
Matthew Spoleti ’23 BSDE
2:55 p.m.

Agile Revolution: Embracing ‘Product Gems’ for Simplicity and Success
Megan Mays ’08 BSDE
3:08 p.m.

Case Study: Winery Tasting Room
Don Jacobs ’67 BSARC
3:20 p.m.

Reception
3:30 - 5:30 p.m.

DAAPX Archive

We invite you to enjoy past DAAPX presentations. Each drop-down menu lists the names of the alumni presenters and the titles of their presentations. Click on the presenter’s headshot to view a recording of their talk. 

If you missed the event you can still be inspired as each "talk" was recorded. To view, simply click on the presenters image below.

Lisa Bambach headshot

DAAPX Presentation: Lisa Bambach, BSDE '12 - Building Memories through Visceral Narrative

 Tim Hamons Headshots

DAAPX Presentation: Tim Hamons, BSDE ‘89 - Visual Storytelling to Spark Social Innovation

Wade Johnston headshot

DAAPX Presentation: Wade Johnston, BUP '13 - Building the CROWN

Mark Koch and Julie Koch-Beinke

DAAPX Presentation: Mark Koch and Julie Koch-Beinke, BDSE ‘82 - Uniting Design and Architecture for Social Impact

Matt Lewis

DAAPX Presentation: Matt Lewis, BDSE ‘09 - Digital Design for the Future of Flight

Adoria Maxberry

DAAPX Presentation: Adoria Maxberry, MA ‘20 - Time to Inspire, Create and Grow

Sydney Moeller

DAAPX Presentation: Sydney Moeller, BSID ‘11 - Brand, Story & the Immersive Workplace Experience

Mark Ryan

DAAPX Presentation: Mark Ryan, BARC ‘87 - trueNorth_a public art intervention

Joe Stitzlein & Leslie Stitzlein

DAAPX Presentation: Joe Stitzlein & Leslie Stitzlein, BSDE ‘92 & BSDE ‘95 - Brand and Typeface Systems

Heather Wilson

DAAPX Presentation: Heather Wilson, BS ’05 - Design as a Civil Right – Centers for Architecture and the AIA

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If you missed the event you can still be inspired as each "talk" was recorded. To view, simply click on the presenters image below.

Cori Corinne, BSDE '15 - Dress Code

DAAPX Presentation: Cori Corinne, BSDE '15 - Dress Code

Dillon Pranger, BSARC '12 - The Architecture of Waste

DAAPX Presentation: Dillon Pranger, BSARC '12 - The Architecture of Waste

Chris Danemayer, BSDE '84 - The Mere Distinction of Colour, an exhibit exploring the paradox of slavery and the constitution

DAAPX Presentation: Chris Danemayer, BSDE '84 - The Mere Distinction of Colour, an exhibit exploring the paradox of slavery and the constitution

Christian Cotz - The Mere Distinction of Colour

DAAPX Presentation: Christian Cotz - The Mere Distinction of Colour (co-speaking with Chris Danemayer)

Maria Berg, MARCH & MCP ‘12 - We Build Agency

DAAPX Presentation: Maria Berg, MARCH & MCP ‘12 - We Build Agency

Donald Herzog, BSDE '09 - Improved Patient Care Through Better Bed Design

DAAPX Presentation: Donald Herzog, BSDE '09 - Improved Patient Care Through Better Bed Design

Lynn Estomin, MFA ‘93 - Let’s End COVID

DAAPX Presentation: Lynn Estomin, MFA ‘93 - Let’s End COVID

Ralph Ireland, BARC ‘92 - A City with a City – Enabling Innovation in Placemaking

DAAPX Presentation: Ralph Ireland, BARC ‘92 - A City with a City – Enabling Innovation in Placemaking

David Bostwick

DAAPX Presentation: David Bostwick, BUP ’86 - Changing Criminal Justice Systems and Jails (co-speaking with Major Chad Thompson)

Major Chad Thompson

DAAPX Presentation: Major Chad Thompson - Changing Criminal Justice Systems and Jails (co-speaking with David Bostwick)

Randy Plemel, MARCH ‘03

DAAPX Presentation: Randy Plemel, MARCH ‘03 - Tactical Democracy

Christian Reichle, BSDE ‘14

DAAPX Presentation: Christian Reichle, BSDE ‘14 - Before You Go: Public Art for Public Conversation

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Ellen Stedtefeld

Program Director, Alumni Engagement, College-Conservatory of Music & College of Design, Architecture, Art, and Planning

513-558-4428