Launched in October 2022, Design Conversations & Connections is a networking event to facilitate connections between students, employers, ISU resources, and professionals in an informal, fun environment. Students at all levels are encouraged to participate to explore career paths in design, learn tips for navigating the world of work, meet employers, discuss internships and full-time jobs, discover resources supporting their professional journey.

Future Dates (tentative)

Thursday, October 5, 2023
Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Iowa State University College of Design
715 Bissell Road, Ames, Iowa

What to Expect

The event will be casual. We are hoping for participation from professionals representing all disciplines offered by the College of Design and students at all levels will be encouraged to participate. In addition to promoting positions and internships (if applicable), participants should be willing to share perspectives or helpful information about types of careers in your field or other aspects of the world of work like networking, transitioning to a new position/location, etc. Positions and internships should be posted using CyHire.

BUILD Brunch

Representatives will be invited to join students participating in the College of Design’s Building Up Inclusive Leadership in Design (BUILD) Learning Community for brunch and conversations about studio environments, networking tips and opportunities, advice for students, and firms’ activities related to justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Tables

Tables and spaces at this event will be smaller than at ISU career fairs (mostly 30′ cocktail tables). Table-top information is welcome but there won’t be space for large displays.

Digital Uploads

We will also collect and share virtual promotional material and/or educational content such as greetings from alumni, introductions to different positions and career paths in design, tips for networking, tips for entrepreneurs and new professionals. Short videos or PDF documents may be uploaded following event registration.

Registration

Registration will be managed via CyHire, Iowa State’s online career management system, and will open in late August. Access your account (or sign up, if a new user) by selecting the ’employer’ button.

Maps, information, maps lodging

Ames Convention & Visitors Bureau
Directions to Iowa State University
Parking near the College of Design (Employers with visitor permits for interviews or other events must use “General Staff” spaces marked by yellow signs or pre-pay visitor spaces)

Questions? Please email designcareers@iastate.edu.