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Designers are intentional people. Everything around us is created with deep research, intention, and emotional awareness - whether words, visuals, objects or experiences.
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ICON is deliberately designed for creatives to meet people in and around their industries IRL. We want to hear what people are building, what they're seeing, and how they are ultimately shaping culture and the future of fashion, design, and tech, in the most competitive city on the east coast.​​​
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My background is in fashion and graphic design, though I've touched many other areas in my work - as many creatives often do.
Most of us have many interests and a wide array of expertise that doesn't quite fit into one box. So I wanted to expand my circle to reflect that- why do I have to look for tech-specific events to meet UX designers, or fashion-specific ones to relate to people who understand (physical) product development?
I want to meet architects, stylists, creative directors, developers, writers, dreamers, doers, and people creating ripples in New York. I want us to have a fun space for genuine connection. At ICON, that happens naturally.
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Come by the next one and see for yourself. Who knows, maybe you'll meet your co-founder, designer, developer or bff.
Khanna Shalumova
Founder ICON New York
we've collaborated with
"I love the spontaneity and open energy of the city, and ICON definitely captured that at the last mixer"
Shannon
"It feels good when you walk into a room full of people and feel you already have something in common"
Tony
"I met so many people in my industry, and everyone was sooo welcoming and kind!! It was refreshing"
Jasmine