'Design for Every Body': Lecture by Rob Van Varick

Event Image
Rob Van Varick poster with the title Design for Every Body.

"Design for Every Body: Legacy, Lessons, & Lifespan Design"

Lecture by Rob Van Varick, chief design officer at Michael Graves Design
3:30-4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Oct. 7, in Wegmans Theater (MAGIC Spell Studios)
Sponsored by RIT's School of Design

About Rob Van Varick

Van Varick believes that great design is delightful, purposeful, pioneering, and extraordinary. As the chief design officer for Michael Graves Design, Van Varick leads a multidisciplinary team of product designers, graphic designers, researchers, and strategists all focused on one goal: enhancing the human experience with great design. His mission is to apply the right blend of research, psychology, creativity and strategy so that root causes are identified, allowing the best solution to be designed. Van Varick's capacity to balance his passion to reimagine what’s possible with his professional pragmatism is what leads to Michael Graves Design products that create moments of joy that enhance people’s lives.

Bio from Michael Graves Design website


Contact
Alex Lobos
Event Snapshot
When and Where
October 07, 2025
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Room/Location: Wegmans Theater
Who

Open to the Public

Interpreter Requested?

No

Topics
creativity and innovation
student experience