Thursday, October 16 · 1–7 pm

Katie Murphy Amphitheatre
FIT Pomerantz Center

Adapt/Evolve (September 18-October 26, 2025) is a multidisciplinary exhibition that considers various approaches to designing for accessibility, including fashion, jewelry, toy, and interior designs.

The symposium will feature a keynote presentation by Open Style Lab Founder Grace Jun, named in the Vogue Business inaugural "100 Innovators of 2025," as well as a panel of alumni designers/entrepreneurs including Keith Kirkland (Fine Arts ‘10), Helya Mohammedian (Fashion Design AAS ‘04), Kevin Santana (Entrepreneurship ‘23), and Haley Schwartz (Fashion Design AAS ‘22), moderated by Estela Lugo (Interior Design ‘02). The symposium will be followed by a networking reception. 

See the full schedule here.

To ensure everyone can participate fully in this event, we want to be sure we can meet your accessibility needs. If you require any accommodations, for sensory, physical, communication, dietary, or another reason, please let us know.