Movie event
includes a panel discussion following the film and marks the first of
more than seven PDMA educational events slated for 2014
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania – January 22, 2014 – The Pittsburgh Chapter of the Product
Development and Management Association (PDMA) will host the regional premiere
of critically acclaimed documentary “Design & Thinking” on January 29th
at the New Hazlett Theater. Following the screening, an expert panel of local product
developers and designers will provide individual perspectives on the connection
between design and new product innovation.
PDMA is dedicated to
sharing knowledge and best practices through professional development, education,
collaboration, and networking opportunities.
This event will bring together product development professionals, practitioners, academics,
service providers, and students to explore the idea of “design thinking” and
share experiences.
Doors will open at 4:00 pm for
networking. The movie will begin at 5:00
pm. The panel discussion following the
screening will include: Colburn Jones, Manager of Product Design, Marketing and Product
Management at Aesynt; Dino Mariano, Design Director and Senior Industrial
Designer at Bally Design; and Eric Anderson, Carnegie Mellon University
Associate Professor of Industrial Design, Co-director of the Integrated
Innovation Institute, Co-director of the Master of Integrated Innovation for
Products and Services (formerly Master of Product Development), Program Associate
Dean of the College of Fine Arts, Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Directors
of the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), Member of the IDSA
Academy of Fellows. They will engage the audience in thought-provoking conversation design
failures, the future of design, and the changing design requirements of
business, culture and society.
Throughout the year, PDMA
Pittsburgh sponsors educational and social events where individuals can develop
new skills, learn best practices, and network with peers. More than 10 events are scheduled for
2014. Future topics include
open innovation, the use of startup accelerators, branding for changing times, and
using Big Data to address customer needs. Product development and
design companies are encouraged to participate in PDMA events throughout the
year. This results in professional
growth for individuals, an innovation-related competitive advantage for their
enterprises, and the continued economic growth of the Western Pennsylvania
Region.
To learn more about the “Design & Thinking”
movie event and other upcoming Pittsburgh Chapter events, log onto www.pdma.org.
About PDMA Pittsburgh
The Product Development and Management Association (PDMA) is
a professional association dedicated to improving the effectiveness of
individuals and organizations involved with product development, product
management, and innovation. The association’s mission is to improve
the effectiveness of individuals and organizations in product development and
management by providing resources for professional development, information,
collaboration and promotion of new product development and management. The Pittsburgh Chapter is
dedicated to the continued to growth of a strong network of local product
developers and managers while providing leadership to the next generation.
Media contact:
Andi Durkota
412-855-8687
pghpdma@pdma.org
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