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Meet Britt Machado and Clare Guckenberger, the hosts of "Behind the Zhush: Taking Your Space from *Womp* to WHOA!" with JohnnyCakes Design. Save the date for their combination talk, workshop, and demo on September 15th at 6:00PM during DESIGN WEEK RI 2026, and swipe to learn a little about their work!

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DESIGNxRI's "Meet the Host" Series features the faces behind each DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 event! From September 10-18th, DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 will offer talks, tours, workshops, parties, and more that showcase the design talent across our state. Stay tuned for the launch of the Events Calendar at the end of July, and check back each week to meet the more of the DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 community as we get closer to September!

Meet Tatiana Gómez and José Menéndez, the team behind Buena Gráfica Social Studio and two of our August Clambake: Creative Conversations speakers! Buena Gráfica Social Studio is an interdisciplinary communication design studio centered in community building through design. Join us in two weeks on August 5th from 6:30-8:30PM at 195 District Park to hear more about Tatiana and José's work, as we consider how graphic design can shape experiences, foster connection, and activate public space. Register today at https://champ.ly/K4KMm9Y4!

Meet Ryan Dean, illustrator and designer behind LUMUKU and one of our August Clambake: Creative Conversations speakers! With the aim of making the world a brighter place, Ryan has created over 200 LUMUKU characters (or friends!) and they exist everywhere from language learning card games and silkscreen prints to murals and public art installations. Join us in three weeks on August 5th from 6:30-8:30PM at 195 District Park to here more about Ryan's work. We’ll examine different approaches to creating site-responsive graphics and imagery, and discuss how design can transform everyday spaces into opportunities for discovery, interaction, and community building. Register now at https://champ.ly/K4KMm9Y4!