August 6-9, 2014Meeting Rooms 155-413

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Day 1 | Wednesday, August 6Morning Design Demonstration

11:00 a.m. Designer Series: Mike Scherer, Inkling Design - Shelter A Typical Process for Designing Tents for the Outdoor Industry in 2014 – the process of client/designer

discussions and concerns.

3:00 p.m. Designer Series: Jason Kardas, Hobie Cat – Paddle Hobie Cat Company has over 60 years of making some of the most fun and innovative products on the water…all the

way from Surfboards to Skateboards, Catamaran Sailboats, Sunglasses, Sportswear, Fishing and Kayaks. This is not only accomplished with great design and engineering, but also by embracing a culture that loves to be out in the sun and on the water. Jason will touch on the culture around Hobie Cat and how it influences how they develop product on a daily basis.

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Day 2 | Thursday, August 7Morning Design Demonstration

11:00 a.m. Designer Series: Read Worth, Oregon Design Lab – Footwear Footwear - You only get one pair. A study of footwear and how design interacts to solve problems with comfort, fit, protection and longevity while maintaining commercial viability as well as accessibility.

3:00 p.m. Designer Series: Brad Boren, Norrona – Equipment/Shelter Vertical design means 90% in house development. With the right team and developing over 90% product in-house, you can lead the pack in improving, exceeding and innovating your product line.

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Day 3 | Friday, August 8Morning Design Demonstration

11:00 a.m. Designer Series: Paul Terry, Black Diamond – Equipment Design for Fun - How Black Diamond creates products that help people realize their dreams.

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Day 4 | Saturday, August 9Morning Design Demonstration

11:00 a.m. Designer Series: Melodie Miller - Technical Apparel The calendar is your creative friend. How to be successful with a creative calendar and meeting deadlines.

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Schedule of EventsMeeting Rooms 155-413