# Event Details - **Event Name**: NYCxDESIGN Special Event - The Business of Design: Entrepreneurial Thinking - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: As designers, we spot opportunities, solve problems, and create what doesn’t yet exist. For some, that drive goes well beyond client work, into side ventures, product ideas, and new revenue streams that expand what a design business can be.In conjunction with the NYCxDESIGN Festival, we've assembled a panel of entrepreneurs who have done exactly that — managed side businesses, launched consumer products, and found entirely new revenue streams alongside thriving design practices. Together, we’ll pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build and run multiple businesses at once: the opportunities, the trade-offs, and the hard-won lessons that come from launching a product or service.Whether you’re a studio owner thinking about diversification, an independent designer with a business idea, or just curious about what’s possible beyond traditional client services, this conversation is for you.We'll have plenty of time for Q&A, discussion, and networking. Ticket price includes beverages and light fare. ABOUT THE PANELJesse Reed is the co-founder of Order, a design office developing brand systems for prestigious institutions such as MoMA, Apple, Google, Herman Miller, and Knoll. In addition to Order, he co-founded Standards Manual, an independent publishing imprint dedicated to the preservation of graphic design history, including the reissues of the NYC Transit Authority and NASA Graphics Standards Manuals. Jesse is also the CEO and a co-founder of Standards, an online tool for designing, managing, and publishing brand guidelines on the web, and launched the firm's type foundry, Order Type Foundry (OTF). Meg Yahashi-Palmer is the Director of Operations at Young Jerks, an independent branding and packaging studio, and co-founder/COO of Weast Coast Games making heirloom quality tabletop games with a focus on immersive illustration and clever strategy. Overseeing the operational and financial health of both teams, she leads project management, production efforts, team resourcing, and vendor/client communication. Pia Silva is the co-founder of Worstofall Design. She is also the founder of No BS Mastery where she teaches boutique agencies, consultants, and coaches the No BS Business Model for growing profitable solopreneur businesses. She is a TEDx speaker, host of The No BS Agency Podcast, former Forbes contributor, and author of Badass Your Brand and Scale Solo.Moderated by Patrick Durgin-Bruce, Founder and Creative Director of Ultravirgo, a strategy and design studio that helps mission-led brands expand their impact.About this EventAs designers, we spot opportunities, solve problems, and create what doesn’t yet exist. For some, that drive goes well beyond client work, into side ventures, product ideas, and new revenue streams that expand what a design business can be.In conjunction with the NYCxDESIGN Festival, we've assembled a panel of entrepreneurs who have done exactly that — managed side businesses, launched consumer products, and found entirely new revenue streams alongside thriving design practices. Together, we’ll pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build and run multiple businesses at once: the opportunities, the trade-offs, and the hard-won lessons that come from launching a product or service.Whether you’re a studio owner thinking about diversification, an independent designer with a business idea, or just curious about what’s possible beyond traditional client services, this conversation is for you.We'll have plenty of time for Q&A, discussion, and networking. Ticket price includes beverages and light fare.ABOUT THE PANELJesse Reed is the co-founder of Order, a design office developing brand systems for prestigious institutions such as MoMA, Apple, Google, Herman Miller, and Knoll. In addition to Order, he co-founded Standards Manual, an independent publishing imprint dedicated to the preservation of graphic design history, including the reissues of the NYC Transit Authority and NASA Graphics Standards Manuals. Jesse is also the CEO and a co-founder of Standards, an online tool for designing, managing, and publishing brand guidelines on the web, and launched the firm's type foundry, Order Type Foundry (OTF).Meg Yahashi-Palmer is the Director of Operations at Young Jerks, an independent branding and packaging studio, and co-founder/COO of Weast Coast Games making heirloom quality tabletop games with a focus on immersive illustration and clever strategy. Overseeing the operational and financial health of both teams, she leads project management, production efforts, team resourcing, and vendor/client communication.Pia Silva is the co-founder of Worstofall Design. She is also the founder of No BS Mastery where she teaches boutique agencies, consultants, and coaches the No BS Business Model for growing profitable solopreneur businesses. She is a TEDx speaker, host of The No BS Agency Podcast, former Forbes contributor, and author of Badass Your Brand and Scale Solo.Moderated by Patrick Durgin-Bruce, Founder and Creative Director of Ultravirgo, a strategy and design studio that helps mission-led brands expand their impact. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/nycxdesign-special-event-the-business-of-design-entrepreneurial-thinking/100001985557963318 - **Event Categories**: art, business, festivals, health-wellness, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 23.18, max: 23.18, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Squarespace - **lat**: 40.7293442 - **long**: -74.0058797 - **full address**: Squarespace, 8 Clarkson Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: NYCxDESIGN Special Event - The Business of Design: Entrepreneurial Thinking - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/714eae70475bd5e3f962931ac314d4871b649b1646e205323ac816fccf018c01-rimg-w1200-h1026-dced2525-gmir.jpg?v=1774192157 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is NYCxDESIGN Special Event - The Business of Design: Entrepreneurial Thinking being held? - **A:** NYCxDESIGN Special Event - The Business of Design: Entrepreneurial Thinking takes place on Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Tue, 19 May, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Squarespace, 8 Clarkson Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for NYCxDESIGN Special Event - The Business of Design: Entrepreneurial Thinking? - **A:** Tickets for NYCxDESIGN Special Event - The Business of Design: Entrepreneurial Thinking are priced at USD 23 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionUSD 23 + USD 3 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing NYCxDESIGN Special Event - The Business of Design: Entrepreneurial Thinking? - **A:** NYCxDESIGN Special Event - The Business of Design: Entrepreneurial Thinking is organized by Spark Design Professionals. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** NYCxDESIGN Special Event - The Business of Design: Entrepreneurial Thinking is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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