2025 SEGD Voices

2025 SEGD Voices: Sustainability in Practice

Join SEGD Voices guest speaker Mara Stokke, Lead Designer and Associate at NBBJ, as she presents Forest Net(Work), a zero-waste exhibit created by a team of design and fabrication volunteers for the Seattle Design Festival. This award-winning project, recognized with the Sylvia Harris Award and an Honor award through the SEGD Global Design Award in 2023, exemplifies sustainable design, leave-no-trace principles, and long-term environmental impact. Discover innovative uses of mycelium, nature-driven storytelling, and actionable design strategies for positive change. The webinar concludes with a panel discussion featuring Mara Stokke, 2025 SEGD Voices Chair Genell Zuciya, and Co-Chair Joel Krieger.

About the Series

Curated by SEGD Sustainability Committee Chairs Genell Zuciya (Art Processors) and Joel Krieger (Magic Leap), this webinar series reflects SEGD’s priority to make sustainability accessible and actionable for all members. With a focus on providing entry-level tools and guidance, the series will explore sustainability terminology, materials, and methods, offering a starting point for integrating sustainable practices into design.

SEGD is uniquely positioned to lead the way toward a sustainable future, with over 2,200 members across 36 countries who share a commitment to designing responsibly. This series aims to demystify sustainable design by presenting practical insights, inspiring ideas, and real-world strategies from members and experts in the field. Whether you’re new to sustainability or looking to deepen your understanding, these sessions will empower you to take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable design practice.

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