My name is Shiya Tong. I am an Exhibition and Experience Design MA student currently studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. I have previously attended Columbus College of Art and Design and received a BFA in Industrial design.

2021 Exhibition + Experience SEGD Vanguard

Andy Chen, Partner, Isometric Studio

Andy is a partner at Brooklyn-based Isometric Studio where he leads a seven-person team alongside Waqas Jawaid. Isometric unites graphic design and architecture to create empowering visual identities and spatial experiences.

Taj Cutting is a native New Yorker currently studying Exhibition and Experiential Design for her Master's of Art at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She is focused on pursuing a career that involves creating unique connections through global experiences and more.

Jonathan Jackson is a Partner at WSDIA | WeShouldDoItAll in Brooklyn, New York. 

Jonathan Jackson, a founding partner of WSDIA | WeShouldDoItAll graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Architecture. Prior to founding WSDIA in 2004, he worked for architects Studio Archea in Italy, Archi-Tectonics and Lindy Roy in NYC. He served 2 years on the AIGA/NY board of directors and as visiting critic at Columbia University GSAPP, Pratt University, Rhode Island School of Design, and Ecole Superieure en Visual Merchandising Design in Switzerland.

Char Alfonzo is the Director of Design and Special Events at MAC Cosmetics in Brooklyn.

Carlos "Char" Alfonzo is a New York-based Art Director, Photographer and Video Director. Char Alfonzo's specialties include: Creative Direction, Photography, Retail Space Design & Experience, Filmmaking, Branding & Identity.

Char Alfonzo graduated from Parsons School of Design with a BFA in Communication Design.