The Futur with Chris Do 062 - Giving Back to the Design Community — with Martha Murray & Heather Crank
Oct 9, 2019
Martha Murray, an interior designer and co-chair of Scale House, alongside Heather Crank, a motion and graphic designer, dive into the inspiring world of community-driven design. They discuss their motivations for organizing the Bend Design Conference, championing the importance of creative connections without financial gain. Challenges in balancing personal passions with professional duties are highlighted, along with the significance of showcasing emerging talent. The duo shares insights on diversity in design and the value of meaningful community engagement over star power.
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Escape from Traffic
- Martha Murray moved to Bend, Oregon, to escape Bay Area traffic.
- Bend offered a good balance of sophistication and population size for her interior design work.
Passion for Creativity and Community
- Heather Crank's motivation for volunteering with Bend Design Conference is her passion for creativity and community.
- She thrives on interacting with other artists and sharing experiences with a larger audience.
Getting Invited to Speak
- To be considered as a Bend Design Conference speaker, be active on social media and showcase interesting work.
- Heather Crank actively scouts social media for emerging talent and those on an upward trajectory.