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LAUNCH
LAUNCH
LECTURE SERIES 01
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JUMP! /// lvl 6**
17:30HRS - 22:30HRS // / *
/*** 08 . 07 . 2025
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1000 W - Myrtle $t.
JUMP! /// lvl 6**
17:30HRS - 22:30HRS // / *
/*** 08 . 07 . 2025
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1000 W - Myrtle $t.
LECTURE *4
PERFORMANCE *1
RAFFLE *1
AFTER PARTY *1
EXHIBITORS *6
LECTURE *4
PERFORMANCE *1
RAFFLE *1
AFTER PARTY *1
EXHIBITORS *6
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00:00:00:00
//. FREE TO ATTEND. WALK-IN'S WELCOME. //
//. FREE TO ATTEND. WALK-IN'S WELCOME. //
—- DETAILS -—
—- DETAILS -—
WHEN
WHEN
AUGUST 7TH | 17:00HRS - 22:30HRS
AUGUST 7TH | 17:00HRS - 22:30HRS
{*5:00PM - 10:30PM.}
{*5:00PM - 10:30PM.}
WHERE
WHERE
JUMP BOISE - LVL 6
JUMP BOISE - LVL 6
1000 W MYRTLE ST. BOISE. IDAHO
1000 W MYRTLE ST. BOISE. IDAHO
JUMP building
JUMP building
Level 6 - Pioneer Room
Located in the heart of downtown Boise, in collaboration with JUMP's First Thursday events, BOISE DESIGN WEEK is thrilled to bring you our FIRST EVER Lecture Series — LAUNCH 2025!
LAUNCH will occupy the entire top floor of JUMP where we'll have fun activities, logo wall featuring our major sponsors, sponsored tables, a stage with a impressive digital display, seating and tables, refreshments (drinks after 8pm) and 5 local exhibitors.
Stick around after the Lectures for an after party where we open the stage for creative leaders, play backyard games, sing karaoke, and more!
Located in the heart of downtown Boise, in collaboration with JUMP's First Thursday events, BOISE DESIGN WEEK is thrilled to bring you our FIRST EVER Lecture Series — LAUNCH 2025!
LAUNCH will occupy the entire top floor of JUMP where we'll have fun activities, logo wall featuring our major sponsors, sponsored tables, a stage with a impressive digital display, seating and tables, refreshments (drinks after 8pm) and 5 local exhibitors.
Stick around after the Lectures for an after party where we open the stage for creative leaders, play backyard games, sing karaoke, and more!
What
What
BOISE DESIGN WEEK - LAUNCH 2025
BOISE DESIGN WEEK - LAUNCH 2025
Lecture Series 01
Main Event
Main Event
The Main Event features 4 incredible presenters, local leaders in the fields of…
Product Design & Development
Filmmaking
Environmental Graphic Design, and
Brand Design & Marketing
As the theme of the event is LAUNCH, each presenter will be speaking to the thinking, the process, the strategy, and the execution of their latest projects.
After Party
After Party
After the Main Event the room will transition into a fun, game filled experience, designed to create the perfect networking atmosphere.
The after party kicks off with a musical talent, and opened up to anyone brave enough to get on stage and sing!
Drinks will be available in the Pioneer room at 8pm.
It is gonna be a blast!
Exhibitors
Exhibitors
Our goal with our Lecture Series is to bring different worlds of design together into one place, build awareness of whats here in Boise, to inspire, and to fuel creative collaborations.
The event accommodates 18 exhibitors…
13 - Tables
5 - 10'x10' booths
PS: We still have spots open if you want to showcase what you do!
—- MAIN EVENT -—
—- MAIN EVENT -—
Opening remarks
Opening remarks
17:30HRS {*5:30PM.}
17:30HRS {*5:30PM.}
Alex Caves
Designer / Design Engineer / Cinematographer / CEO
about
Alex is a relentless optimizer, a world traveler, creative problem solver, a collector of skills, a do-it-all designer, and a student of leadership. He is what they call specialized generalist, or in laymen’s terms, a jack of all trades - which allow him to conceptualize unique solutions to complex problems and utilize whatever skills necessary to execute the vision at hand. His love of creating things and experiences that's never existed before has led him from his first love of metal fabrication and welding, to studying industrial design at the University of Oregon, to moving to Boise to work for a design and build shop, to starting his own design business, and to now, starting Boise Design Week.
17:30HRS - 18:00HRS // /*30min {*5:30PM - 6:00PM.} — Welcome to LAUNCH '25.
01.0
Alex Caves
Designer / Design Engineer / Cinematographer / CEO
about
Alex is a relentless optimizer, a world traveler, creative problem solver, a collector of skills, a do-it-all designer, and a student of leadership. He is what they call specialized generalist, or in laymen’s terms, a jack of all trades - which allow him to conceptualize unique solutions to complex problems and utilize whatever skills necessary to execute the vision at hand. His love of creating things and experiences that's never existed before has led him from his first love of metal fabrication and welding, to studying industrial design at the University of Oregon, to moving to Boise to work for a design and build shop, to starting his own design business, and to now, starting Boise Design Week.
17:30HRS - 18:00HRS // /*30min {*5:30PM - 6:00PM.} — Welcome to LAUNCH '25.
01.0
LECTURES
LECTURES
18:00HRS {*6:00PM.}
18:00HRS {*6:00PM.}
Nate Pavitt
Product Developer / Entreperenure
about
As the Co-President of Monarc LLC, Nate leads the product development team to design and launch innovative products for the retail industry. With his extensive experience and skills in market research, product design, and marketing, he has successfully delivered products that have won awards, secured a design patent, and increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
18:00HRS - 18:30HRS // /*30min {*6:00PM - 6:30PM.} — Concept to Commercialization
01.1
Nate Pavitt
Product Developer / Entreperenure
about
As the Co-President of Monarc LLC, Nate leads the product development team to design and launch innovative products for the retail industry. With his extensive experience and skills in market research, product design, and marketing, he has successfully delivered products that have won awards, secured a design patent, and increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
18:00HRS - 18:30HRS // /*30min {*6:00PM - 6:30PM.} — Concept to Commercialization
01.1
Greg Wilson
Director / Cinematographer / Photographer
about
Greg Wilson, an Oscars short-listed and Emmy Awards-winning director / cinematographer, has become known for designing and crafting unique solutions to previously impossible cinematic shots, often in extreme environments – always pushing for innovation in his work.
18:35HRS - 19:05HRS // /*30min {*6:35PM - 7:05PM.} — Collaboration: The most important tool in my kit.
01.2
Greg Wilson
Director / Cinematographer / Photographer
about
Greg Wilson, an Oscars short-listed and Emmy Awards-winning director / cinematographer, has become known for designing and crafting unique solutions to previously impossible cinematic shots, often in extreme environments – always pushing for innovation in his work.
18:35HRS - 19:05HRS // /*30min {*6:35PM - 7:05PM.} — Collaboration: The most important tool in my kit.
01.2
JOHN Yarnell
Creative Director / Public Artist / Placemaking Advocate
about
John doesn’t just design for place—he listens to it. Then he rolls up his sleeves, layers in story, and builds something that speaks back. Equal parts artist, fabricator, and futurist, he’s spent his life chasing beauty, meaning, and utility—especially in the overlooked corners of our world. From firefighting in the Navy to founding one of Idaho’s most respected environmental design studios, John’s journey has been anything but linear. With over 25 years in creative trades, he’s helped shape how communities see themselves—through wayfinding, public art, identity systems, and human-centered storytelling. As co-founder of Trademark Creative Studio, John leads a team that specializes in experiential design, blending craft and community to elevate public space. His work aims to create connection, foster civic pride, and rid the world of mediocre design—by revealing the beauty and identity already rooted in each place.
19:10HRS - 19:40HRS // /*30min {*7:10PM - 7:40PM.} — Designing for real-world impact in small places
01.3
JOHN Yarnell
Creative Director / Public Artist / Placemaking Advocate
about
John doesn’t just design for place—he listens to it. Then he rolls up his sleeves, layers in story, and builds something that speaks back. Equal parts artist, fabricator, and futurist, he’s spent his life chasing beauty, meaning, and utility—especially in the overlooked corners of our world. From firefighting in the Navy to founding one of Idaho’s most respected environmental design studios, John’s journey has been anything but linear. With over 25 years in creative trades, he’s helped shape how communities see themselves—through wayfinding, public art, identity systems, and human-centered storytelling. As co-founder of Trademark Creative Studio, John leads a team that specializes in experiential design, blending craft and community to elevate public space. His work aims to create connection, foster civic pride, and rid the world of mediocre design—by revealing the beauty and identity already rooted in each place.
19:10HRS - 19:40HRS // /*30min {*7:10PM - 7:40PM.} — Designing for real-world impact in small places
01.3
jennie myers
Associate Clinical Professor of Innovation & Design, Boise State / Creative Strategist / Designer
about
Jennie doesn’t just challenge the status quo, she sets it on fire and rebuilds from the embers. She’s a relentless experimenter, a what-if wielder, and a left-brain/right-brain mixologist who thrives on solving tough problems in unexpected ways. With a BFA, an MBA, and over 20 years of experience, she lives at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and impact. As owner of Against, she built more than a company—she created a space where oddball talents drive purposeful work that yields both profit and progress for companies who care about improving their impact on humanity and the planet.
19:45HRS - 20:45HRS // /*60min {*7:45PM - 8:45PM} — The Path to the Crest: Branding a Pro Soccer Team.
01.4
jennie myers
Associate Clinical Professor of Innovation & Design, Boise State / Creative Strategist / Designer
about
Jennie doesn’t just challenge the status quo, she sets it on fire and rebuilds from the embers. She’s a relentless experimenter, a what-if wielder, and a left-brain/right-brain mixologist who thrives on solving tough problems in unexpected ways. With a BFA, an MBA, and over 20 years of experience, she lives at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and impact. As owner of Against, she built more than a company—she created a space where oddball talents drive purposeful work that yields both profit and progress for companies who care about improving their impact on humanity and the planet.
19:45HRS - 20:45HRS // /*60min {*7:45PM - 8:45PM} — The Path to the Crest: Branding a Pro Soccer Team.
01.4
—- AFTER PARTY -—
—- AFTER PARTY -—
Musical Performance
Musical Performance
21:00HRS {*9:00PM.}
21:00HRS {*9:00PM.}
Pop + Funk + Soul
about
Tree City Soul is a pop cover band based in Boise, ID, known for their eclectic blend of funk, soul, pop, R&B, and dance music. Comprised of veteran musicians, each member brings a wealth of touring experience from across the country, having mastered a variety of genres including rock, jazz, and blues.
At the heart of Tree City Soul is a commitment to virtuosity. Our musicians are not just performers; they are maestros in their own right, dedicated to delivering a show that resonates with both aficionados of intricate musical craftsmanship and those looking to let loose on the dance floor.
21:00HRS - 21:30HRS // /*30min
{*9:00PM - 9:30PM.}
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21:00HRS - 21:30HRS // /*30min
{*9:00PM - 9:30PM.}
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Karaoke
Karaoke
21:30HRS {*9:30PM.}
21:30HRS {*9:30PM.}
Viet Tran aka DJ pho-tato
Karaoke Host / DJ
about
Viet moved to Boise 13 years ago before Boise appeared on the national radar. After 11 years in finances, his hobby turned side hustle turned main gig became his passion. He quit his career to focus full-time on growing an entertainment business. Many people have run into him and know him as the "karaoke guy." His passions are networking, dining, happy hours, sports and creating an environment where everyone around him is vibing/ partying/ and having fun. And obviously music.
21:30HRS - 22:30HRS // {9:30PM - 10:30PM.} —
01.4
Viet Tran aka DJ pho-tato
Karaoke Host / DJ
about
Viet moved to Boise 13 years ago before Boise appeared on the national radar. After 11 years in finances, his hobby turned side hustle turned main gig became his passion. He quit his career to focus full-time on growing an entertainment business. Many people have run into him and know him as the "karaoke guy." His passions are networking, dining, happy hours, sports and creating an environment where everyone around him is vibing/ partying/ and having fun. And obviously music.
21:30HRS - 22:30HRS // {9:30PM - 10:30PM.} —
01.4
—- AFTER PARTY -—
—- AFTER PARTY -—