INTERTWINING DESIGN AND COMMUNITY




Welcome to the Knot Conference, a transformative gathering that profoundly unites design and community engagement. Here, we honor the inherent creativity and influence of each individual, recognizing their capacity to make a lasting impact on their community. Our mission is to ignite empowerment by delving into the deep connection between design principles and their tangible effects on communities. Join us as we explore the intricate bond between design and community, empowering participants to effect meaningful change.








CHIQUOLA STUDIOS

100 W Whitner St.
Anderson, SC 29621




DATE & TIME

April 27, 2024
8:00am - 4:30pm 




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Dating back to 1888, the Hotel Chiquola in Anderson, South Carolina, has stood as a beacon of architectural beauty and hospitality. Once a favored stop for travelers, it now proudly houses Anderson University’s South Carolina School of the Arts, Design program, and serves as the venue for the Knot Conference. We extend a warm welcome to our esteemed speakers, panelists, workshop leaders, and cherished attendees as we gather for the Knot Conference.

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COME HEAR FROM OUR
SPECIAL GUESTS







CODY BRIDENBAUGH

MADE BY HARVEST






DUSTIN NORRIS
ANDERSON COUNTY MUSEUM
MIKEY HAYES
MIDDLE GROUND MADE
JULIA HEWITT
THE BRAND LEADER
TERESA BAUER
THE LOT PROJECT 
THOMAS RIDDLE
ROPER MOUNTAIN SCIENCE CENTER


DAYNA LEE-MÁRQUEZ
COMAL 864
NATE KNOX
THE LOT PROJECT
JOSHUA BLANKENSHIP
BLANKENSHIP WORKSHOP
TYSON GENTRY
T.L. HANNA HIGH SCHOOL



SYDNEY BOUNYAVONG
THE LANDMARK PROJECT





JER NELSEN
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY
ZAC BENSON 
ANDERSON UNIVERSITY
KATE ROSE
DESIGN FOR AMERICA
JORDAN EVANS
ANDERSON INTERFAITH MINISTRIES



EVENT SPONSORS








  

Knot Conference: a conference created by students for the people. 


MISSION
Empowering attendees to create change by revealing the connection between design and community. 


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SPONSORS
Figs Cafe & Farmacy
Groucho’s Deli
Department of Art + Design: AU
Mission Grill 
Under the Carolina Moon 
AIGA AU
Scout’s Doughnuts
South Carolina School of the Arts


LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Downtown Anderson

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