Sasha Titchkosky: The Power of Design 2021

Many people believe that design is all about aesthetics. Good design is about so much more than creating a good-looking product.

Designers actually have the ability to influence what we think, the way we feel and the decisions we make. In this talk, Sasha will talk about the role of design in shaping our world and talk about how Koskela has harnessed the power of design to influence change.

Bio

Sasha is the Co-founder of Koskela. An innovative and inspiring Australian furniture, design and lifestyle brand. Committed to exceptional design, manufacturing in Australia, protecting our environment, and championing social enterprise. She studied Law and worked as the National Communications Manager for the Australian Stock Exchange, before starting Koskela with her partner Russel in 2000.

Together they have created a successful furniture and design business, winning prestigious design prizes and attracting clients such as Apple, Google, and Australia's leading law firms and banks. As a Certified B Corporation, they have implemented an ethical agenda across all areas of the business. Sasha is especially passionate about Koskela's social impact division, which supports and celebrates the work of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community art centres throughout Australia.

Also speaking at this location at 6:00pm is Brad Joffe.

About Courtesy of the Artist Loft and Trolley'd

A beautiful event and exhibition space located in the heart of Sydney. Perched beautifully on Level Four of the Strand Arcade, Courtesy of the Artist Loft is a stunning 200 square metre gallery hosting an exciting range of exclusive events and exhibitions.

Trolley'd portable bar hire is Australia's first mobile bar embracing the qualities of sustainability, foraged native Australian, wild foods and local organic produce, all served from re-purposed airline carts upcycled into bar trolleys.