Women in Design Panel: Graphic, Architectural, UX/UI, and Product Design

Friday, March 7, 2025
5:00 PM 6:30 PM 17:00 18:30

Industrial Design Building Industrial Design Studio University of Alberta Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1 Edmonton Canada (map)

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SDA's second OnDesign talk of 2025 welcomes Patti L. Swanson, Amelia Nash, and Jane Handa for a panel discussing their experience in design!

Get tickets here: Women in Design Panel: Graphic, Architectural, UX/UI, and Product Design Tickets, Fri, Mar 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM | Eventbrite

The Women in Design panel hosted the day before International Women's Day will allow design students and faculty to learn about women in the field of design. This event will be run as a panel with a moderator and various speakers found below. There will be a question period and refreshments following the panel.

Patti L. Swanson is a former architect based in Edmonton, Alberta, who led Patti L. Swanson Architect, a full-service architectural firm, from 1992 to 2020. With a career spanning 28 years, Patti was dedicated to creating functional, meaningful, and beautifully designed spaces that reflected her clients' needs. Guided by her mantra—“How does it work? Does it work well? Is it beautiful?”—her work was driven by a deep commitment to building better and designing with purpose.

Amelia Nash is a Canadian expat and multidisciplinary creative based in New York City, where she merges design, brand strategy, and creative direction to build bold, sustainable brands. With over 12 years of experience, she thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and uncovering meaningful insights that transform ideas into unforgettable visual stories. Her approach blends creativity with analytical depth, ensuring every project is both strategic and visually compelling. Passionate about equitable design practices, Amelia believes in the power of design to inspire, educate, and connect. When she’s not immersed in creative work, you’ll find her chasing the perfect G&T, exploring colour palettes, or drawing inspiration from the world around her.

Jane Handa is an Edmonton-based planner currently working with the City of Edmonton. With a background in architecture from the University of Plymouth and additional studies at Royal Holloway, University of London, Jane brings a thoughtful and strategic approach to urban planning. Her expertise lies in designing functional, sustainable, and community centered spaces that enhance city living. Passionate about shaping the built environment, she is dedicated to creating meaningful, well-designed urban solutions.