Carly Klaire is a Lead Designer at Acrylicize with a B.F.A. in Communications Design from Syracuse University. Designing spaces and installations for the built environment, Carly aims to create work which drives an emotional response with its users. From ideation to installation, Carly’s inspiration is rooted in her passion for storytelling, pattern, color, and craft. Prior to joining Acrylicize, she held a position at Gensler as an Environmental Graphic Designer, working alongside interior designers across market sectors including workplace, retail, and hospitality.

Simon Buijs, Senior Art Director, BUCK

Simon Buijs is a Senior Art Director at BUCK, Amsterdam. He has worked as a Designer and Art Director for the past 15 years, working on projects varying from illustration systems, animated TV series, movies, and games. He enjoys projects where the playing field is a combination of illustration and animation, or mixed media, and his clients have ranged from Amnesty, Squla, Spotify, and more.

Kevin Potts is the Managing Principal at Coherent Design in Las Vegas, NV. Potts is passionate about the guest experience in all that this industry does. Kevin is driven by the idea that this industry has the power to impact. Potts relishes the opportunity to collaborate with talented people while the industry positively impacts visitors and guests in the facilities that industry members design. Potts has led technology teams on some of the largest, most creative projects in hospitality, entertainment, and corporate.

Jessica Finch is a Principal at Selbert Perkins Designwhere she oversees wayfinding, placemaking, and branded environment projects. She has over 18 years’ experience working on multi-faceted projects in collaboration with architects and owners. She is passionate about forging unlikely partnerships and developing concepts that engage communities.