MJSA Journal Live: Expo 2022

Behind the Design: Getting Inspired When Your Muse Is Tired

Every designer has been there: a deadline looms, the clock is ticking, and your creativity is… well, it just isn’t. The good news is there are ways to revitalize those creative juices and keep them flowing, whether you’re looking to find your next blockbuster design or solve a thorny technical challenge. Join a panel of top designers as they share their encounters with creative block and how they overcame it. Moderator: Andrea Hill, president, StrategyWerx (strategywerx.com). Panelists: Whitney Boin, owner, Whitney Boin Studio (wboincatalog.com); Michael Bondanza, Michael Bondanza Inc.; Adel Chefridi, owner, Adel Chefridi Studio & Gallery (chefridi.com); Suzy Landa, owner, Suzy Landa New York (suzylandnewyork.com); David Wegweiser, owner, David Alan Jewelry (davidalanjewelry.com); Katrin Zimmerman, designer and founder, Ex Ovo, and professor, Pratt Institute (exovo.com). Sponsored by the American Jewelry Design Council.