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Winning by Design
October 8, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 1:30 pm
Join us for an exclusive panel discussion on harnessing the power of industry design contests and brand partnerships to accelerate your career. Learn insider tips for entering the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest and uncover the unique advantages of collaborating with luxury brands.
Enjoy a gourmet lunch prepared by Chef Matt Arlington and earn 1.0 CEU credit through the NKBA.
MEET OUR PANELISTS:
MICK DE GIULIO | DE GIULIO DESIGN
Mick has been a part of the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove Kitchen Design Contest since its inception in 1994, both as a judge and as a winner in the regional and global categories. He founded his firm de Giulio Design in 1984 and is internationally acclaimed for his distinctive interiors and innovative products for the home. For years his residential work has been featured in leading design publications throughout the United States and abroad, as have his designs for notable companies, among them, Kallista (a Kohler company), SieMatic, and Visual Comfort & Co. Mick is the author of two books on design, and his third book will be released by Pointed Leaf Press this Spring.
ROB BUSCH | DRAWING DEPT.
Rob Busch, FAIA, NCARB, LEED accredited professional, is the founding partner of Drawing Dept, an award-winning architecture practice located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, the firm has won over 100 design awards for a variety of project types. Rob graduated from the School of Architecture and Interior Design at the University of Cincinnati in 1991 where he has taught as an adjunct professor intermittently and participates as a frequent guest critic. With 34 years of experience, he holds licenses in over 20 states. In 2022, Rob was elevated to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows, AIA’s highest membership honor. He will be serving as the AIA Cincinnati president in 2026
LAUREN VOGEL | SCOOTER MEDIA
As Vice President of Client Services at Scooter Media, Lauren Vogel oversees key client relationships, guides agency innovation, and drives team development. She plays an integral role in shaping the agency’s long-term strategic direction while championing a collaborative, high-performance culture rooted in Scooter Media’s commitment to local impact and meaningful storytelling.
With a strategic focus on regional relevance and measurable impact, Lauren leads account work across sectors including nonprofit, commercial real estate, foodservice, retail, and tourism, helping clients tell authentic stories that connect with local communities. Before joining Scooter Media, she served as a senior strategist at a global B2B agency, where she managed communications for clients in the food, technology, and professional services industries. Her ability to translate big-picture goals into actionable public relations strategies has earned her recognition as Public Relations Professional of the Year by Cincinnati PRSA and the Next Generation Leader Award from the Northern Kentucky Chamber.
