Welcome to Design Café
Welcome to Design Café
Brought to you by
COFCO a Henricksen Company
Connections Over Creativity
Design Cafe connects, educates, and nurtures the design community through curated, in-person experiences. This free event brings together leading voices from the industry for meaningful insights, conversation, and connection.
See you in 2026!
See you in 2026!
Design Café exceeded all expectations in 2025, and we couldn’t be more energized! We’re hard at work creating an unforgettable 2026 edition. Stay tuned.
Amazing things are on the way!
Come and Join us at our
Experience Center
COFCO Experience
Center
Address: Three Parkway, 1601 Cherry St 16th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19102
Garage Parking: 1501 John F Kennedy Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19102
Work is broken, Gen Z can fix it.
A research‑driven look at why today’s workplace norms no longer work and how we can design better systems for what comes next. Written by Amanda Schneider, the book is inspired by Gen Z insights but built to help leaders, designers, and organizations across generations.
In her TED Talk, “Work Is Broken. Gen Z Can Help Fix It,” Amanda outlines how many workplace challenges are rooted in outdated systems and expectations, and how emerging perspectives offer practical ways to rethink how work gets done.
Amanda Schneider
Founder + President, ThinkLab
About
Amanda Schneider is the Founder and President of ThinkLab, a research and strategy firm focused on the future of work and workplace. A nationally recognized speaker and workplace researcher, Amanda helps organizations understand how shifting culture, generational change, and evolving work patterns are shaping the way we design, lead, and collaborate. Through research‑driven insights, storytelling, and practical frameworks, she translates complex workplace trends into actionable strategies for leaders, designers, and organizations preparing for what’s next.
Upcoming Events
Design Cafe is a free, in-person event bringing together leading voices from the design industry for meaningful insights, conversation, and connection. Attendees will explore current design trends, innovative ideas, and workplace strategy through engaging discussion, with time to connect with peers in a relaxed, inclusive setting over drinks and light snacks.
Oct 01, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDTHenricksen Nashville, 1030 16th Ave S Suite 101, Nashville, TN 37212, USA
Oct 07, 2026, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDTCOFCO Experience Center, Three Parkway, 1601 Cherry St 16th Floor Philadelphia, PA 19102
