5–6PM/
Creative Processes Inspired by Nature/
Presented by Delta and Sacred Space Miami
Nature is a 3.8-billion-year-old designer. From ancient times, humans have been inspired by nature, connecting with her wisdom in different dimensions in order to coevolve and coexist with all species. This discussion asks how can we learn from nature, where all forms are generated by the flows of energy, materials, and information. How can we apply that knowledge in art, design, and architecture, and raise our consciousness for a new ecological and regenerative era? This talk aims to inspire thought while exploring the creative process behind Atelier Marko Brajovic’s ROOTS installation at Design Miami/.

Marko Brajovic/ Architect and Creative Director, Atelier Marko Brajovic
Ximena Caminos/ Cultural entrepreneur and Founder, HONEYLAB
Alberto Latorre/ Architect

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7/
12:30–2PM/
Lonely Whale and Point Break Foundation present Tick Tock/
Lonely Whale has partnered with Point Break Foundation to create twenty-four “time bombs” made from beach trash collected from twelve countries around the world. The Tick Tock team collaborated with an artist to shape each sculpture to represent the coast from which it was collected and to symbolize the ticking time bomb that explodes on our beaches and marine ecosystems every day. This panel discusses the state of our global coastlines and what the intersection between conservation and creativity can do to further the universal narrative on ocean conservation and single-use plastic pollution.

2:30–4:30PM/
Natural Fibers and Dyes in Contemporary Design: Workshop and Conversation with Fernando Laposse, Angela Damman, and Jacobo Mendoza/
Designers Fernando Laposse and Angela Damman initiate this session with a discussion about their experiences using natural fibers and dyes in their contemporary design practices. Oaxaca- based master dyer Jacobo Mendoza will then lead a workshop focusing on cochineal dye and its incredible properties, during which participants dye a small sisal object they have made with Laposse’s direction.
Angela Damman/ Founder and Creative Director, Angela Damman
Fernando Laposse/ Designer
Jacobo Mendoza/ Master dyer

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8/
1–3:30PM/
Swarovski Waterschool Documentary Screening and Workshop/
Presented by Swarovski
Swarovski Waterschool holds a workshop for children of all ages, including a screening of the feature documentary film Waterschool and a hands-on activity. Attendees will be awarded Swarovski Waterschool Student Ambassador Certificates and a small gift. Swarovski Waterschool empowers children around the world with the knowledge and resources they need to lead change and become water stewards in their communities.

4–5:30PM/
Rising Tide: University of Miami’s Interdisciplinary Approach to Coastal Resilience/
How do you translate scientific research into design innovation? This panel probes this question with designers whose research teams tackle sea-level rise and related challenges at the University of Miami. The teams are part of UM’s U-LINK initiative, a program that promotes interdisciplinary research for practical applications and problem-solving. Projects include, among other things, innovative solutions for the next generation of coastal design and proposals for the reduction of wave energy through the restoration of green infrastructure.

Moderator: Paul Keskeys/ Content Director, Architizer
Sonia Chao/ Research Associate Professor, School of Architecture, University of Miami, and Director, Center for Urban and Community Design
Joanna Lombard/ Professor, School of Architecture, University of Miami
Joel Lamere/ Assistant Professor, School of Architecture, University of Miami, and Director, Future Objects Laboratory at U-SoA
Landolf Rhode-Barbarigos, Assistant Professor, College of Engineering/School of Architecture, University of Miami