At Colgate’s Design Obsessed event, I was reminded of how important it is to explore and discuss the power of art making in all forms — in this case, it was experienced through the world of design. And what a night it was! Upon arriving at the Cineplex, I was taken back to my life pre-COVID, when heading to the cinema was a last-minute pastime pleasure. It’s a space we’ve all taken for granted, yet it gives us so much: entertainment, community, and the sharing of art are just a few of the things that the cinema provides. It was this sharing of art that I missed the most. Living in New York City, we’re constantly being exposed to design, usually through advertising, branding and editing. If everything around us has at least some elements of design, shouldn’t we all be design obsessed? Design lives in everything; it is important not to neglect it. Let me tell you — the event did not disappoint! Watching business owners, entrepreneurs and designers speak candidly about their craft and...
