Back in September 2019, Knoed was invited to present at the First Round Conference in Chicago. First Round is a one-day showcase hosted by Armin Vit and Bryony Gomez-Palacio (UnderConsideration). Speakers shared their first-round presentation process by showing the original PDF/Keynote/PPT file that they presented to a client the very first time they saw a range of design explorations (or a single design exploration). This was a unique opportunity to teach other designers how present their work and get their best work implemented.

Knoed spoke alongside other top Chicago designers:

• Nick Adam (Thirst)

• J. Brad Sturm, Cheryl Towler Weese and Meredith Barone (Studio Blue)

• Adrian Mendez (Rule29)

• Nermin Moufti and Kristin Lueke (Firebelly)

• Daniel Garcia (Daniel Garcia Design)

• Joseph Michael Essex (Essex Two)

• David Sieren (One Design Company)

• Eileen Tjan and Kate Doyle (Other)

• Renata Graw (Normal)

• Thom Wolfe (VSA Partners)

• Alisa Wolfson (Leo Burnett)

Photos by Dayson Roa