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Beyond the Visual: Connecting in a Second Language

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​This registration is for our 4th workshop:
Connecting in a Second Language with Rina Shin

Language should not, and is not, a barrier to expressing creative ideas. This ESL Workshop is designed to boost your confidence in speaking and presenting professionally in English - or any second language. Through this session, you’ll learn to overcome fear and hesitation, enhancing your professional presence in various settings like presentations, meetings, or career advancements.

  • Strategies to improve fluency and confidence when speaking in a second language

  • Mind-setting for effective networking and building professional connections in English

  • Methods for clear and engaging communication in design presentations and discussions, with both English and non-English collaborators


​WID x Spitfire presents:
Beyond the Visual, a storytelling workshop series

​Whether it’s presenting to a client, leading a team meeting or pitching a concept, great spoken and written communication is an essential skill for designers. It’s also a little outside many of our comfort zones!

​Throughout this workshop series, we hope to provide a broad foundation of useful storytelling techniques and a friendly environment in which to practice them. Light food and drink to be provided.

​Check out our calendar to register for more workshops!

​1. Crafting Your Story - Maggie Ollove
2. Speaking with Confidence - Isis Shiffer
3. Writing Compelling Narratives - Divya Chaurasia
4. Connecting in a Second Language - Rina Shin


About Rina:
CMF Design Consultant and Educator

Rina Shin is a New York-based CMF Design Consultant, educator, and founder of Unwrap CMF - an online education platform to promote CMF Design (color, material, finish). As the former Head of CMF Design at Motorola, a Lenovo company, Rina has led the team successfully delivering iF and Red Dot award-winning products to the market. With over 14 years of global experiences at Fortune 500 companies and a M.A. in data science from Columbia University, presently, Rina has been helping global companies in crafting CMF strategies and trendwatching insights. Key clients and partners include Logitech, WGSN, and Women in Design.

Location
Parsons School of Design
2 W 13th St, New York, NY 10011, USA
Parsons 2 West 13, Floor 12, Sky Room 1201
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IDSA’s Women in Design New York City chapter. Focused on advancing and supporting women in design. 📧 WIDNYC@idsa.org