CRAIGHTON BERMAN
Associate, Gravity Tank

Craighton is an industrial designer with Gravity Tank. He collaborates with designers and researchers to identify opportunities, strategies, and future concepts for global clients. Craighton also develops his own products, acts as communications director for the Industrial Designer’s Society of America, and teaches at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Craighton chronicles his inspirations and explorations on fueledbycoffee.com.

CYNDI MCVICKER
Founder, Dept. 11

Cyndi McVicker Lambert is the co-founder of Dept.11, a creative recruitment company focused in the digital space. Cyndi has recruited and managed creative departments for over 11 years at Razorfish, FCB, JWT, and Frankel, giving her a unique breadth of experience with creative talent in traditional, interactive, design, promotional, direct, and broadcast.

MARCUS BOSCH
Boschwerks

Marcus and Jennifer Bosch are the husband and wife team behind boschwerks innovation group. With their vast and unique expertise, they respectively lead the company's industrial design and non-profit consulting branches. Marcus also teaches part-time in the School of the Art Institute's Designed Objects Program, educating students on the practical application of materials and manufacturing processes.

MERCEDITA ANDREWS
Industrial Designer

Mercedita is an industrial designer living in Chicago, Illinois. She received a BFA from the University of Puerto Rico and completed her MID from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. Her interest in the creative applications between art and design, took her to collaborate with companies like Jonathan Adler and Kohler. Currently, she collaborates for Masco Product Design.

SCOTT WILSON

Wilson’s obsession with the latest techniques and tools combined with his connection with consumers keeps MINIMAL, on the leading edge of design. He designs products for 2D/3D programs, and does gaming research for Xbox. Wilson has produced designs such as the Swingline Staplers and the Nike Presto Digital Bracelet. He is currently collaborating with Xbox, Microsoft and Dell.

THOMAS LIVINGS
Co-owner, Burning Boy Studios

Tom is an ex-architect and current co-owner of Burning Boy Studios, a high end graphics for print studio. He has worked with many top architects throughout the world and had a decade of experience working in the 3D world. He is co-author of “Architectural Visualization Fundamentals” which is now a go-to book for students in the field.

JONATHAN MILLS

My boy Wolverine once said, "I'm the best there is at what I do," and though definitely words to live by, it's just a little bit harder being the best when what you do is nine different things.Oh and, by the way, the "Mills" stands for "Millions.

LUCAS BUICK
Founder/Creative Partner, Synthetic Infatuation

Raised in the corn and cranberry fields of central Wisconsin, Lucas moved to the city in 2004 to work in editorial doing everything from fashion to telecom publications. After spending some time answering ant farmers and dudes in suits, Lucas and Ryan decided to set up their own shop—now they are the suit-wearing dudes.

RANEE WU

A self proclaimed original member of the Wu-Tang Clan (4 chambers), all <3 and aint nothin to f*k with.
Aside from her professional career, she dabbles with art, kung-fu cooking, and a few of the following affirmations she swears by:

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E2K
Event Producers

From the stadium to the symposium, from a cast of thousands to a single inspirational speaker, e2k applies creativity, state-of-the-art production systems, and technical expertise to every project. We strive to transform events into experiences, shows into magical moments, and clients into partners.

http://www.e2k.com/