Zhenjie is a Chinese artist and photographer exploring ways to express her social and political concerns through photography. A graduate of the Communication University of China, Zhenjie is currently pursuing her MFA in photography at SCAD. Her project QR Series has been featured on numerous websites including Hey Hot Shot!, Feature Shoot and Design Boom.

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Born in Switzerland to two architect parents, Nikki discovered her passion early in life, and has already been working toward becoming a fashion designer for more than a decade. She has interned at Oscar de la Renta, shown her designs in South Magazine, and presented her work in local fashion shows. Nikki plans to earn fashion and jewelry design degrees at SCAD.

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Tom is the founder of Verbal-Visual Framework, a brand-design strategy firm based in Atlanta. Clients have included Ford, Lenovo, Lowe’s, Merck and Samsung. He formerly directed the Corporate IBM Design Program in concert with preeminent designers Paul Rand and Richard Sapper. Hardy currently serves as Adjunct Professor of Design Management at Savannah College of Art and Design.

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Kevin is a senior planner with Arizona-based Olsson Associates. Since 1994, Kevin has explored his passion for walkable communities. As a principal for 180 Urban Design & Architecture, Kevin worked on new and redevelopment projects in 27 states. He’s worked with developers, cities and non-profits, and led award-winning public involvement processes. He writes about urban design at www.newurbanismblog.com and lives in Savannah.

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Kevin is a geek and troublemaker. When he’s not building apps, he’s starting things like Refresh Savannah, Free Advice Friday or helping launch Geekend. Kevin was first drawn to Savannah by a job, but stayed for everything else that makes this town special. Kevin works with Rails Machine to make the web more operational, and on his projects, like Ficly, to make the web more creative.

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A Savannah native, Chris grew up fascinated by the tin ceilings found in older homes and buildings. What started as a passion became a business: today Chris is recognized as an authority on the origins, patterns and restoration of this timeless design element, and his company, Bastille Metal Works, is synonymous with premier manufacturing of custom zinc and pewter countertops, range hoods and furnishings.

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David grew up on Sapelo Island, immersed in the rich sounds and rhythms of the Gullah‐Geechee culture. His early years have fueled his unique rhythmic style, inspired his teaching methods, and served as the basis for his Fulbright Senior Specialist award. A master percussionist, “virtuoso” improviser, and renowned educator, David is the founder of “RiddimAthon!”, a performance and teaching method.

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Enoch has lived in Savannah, Atlanta, Athens, Valdosta, Tifton, Macon, Cordele, Clemson, Knoxville, and Tybee Island. He has scaled Mt. Le Conte and the pitcher’s mound at Fenway Park; walked the Giants Causeway and driven the Pacific Coast Highway! The pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, Reverend Hendry lives on Telfair Square and Tybee Island, with his wife, photographer and baker, Ann Curry.

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A Georgia native now living in and working from New York City, Beth is known for her groundbreaking work related to Person Centered Planning, an initiative promoting the positive contributions and creativity of people with disabilities. Her Story Quilt exhibit currently at the Telfair Museum brings provides a glimpse of our capacity to engage, co-create, and bring together through art what indifference has taken

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The global energy challenge demands unprecedented action. While Carlos Santamarina and his team are focused on geo-centered alternatives, he takes time to analyze the creative process involved in engineering new solutions. A professor at Georgia Tech, Carlos is a frequent speaker at conferences and academic institutions worldwide.

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