Design futurist, industry leader and thought leadership expert AJ Paron joins the Founding Steering Committee, bringing more than 25 years of experience in design innovation, research and industry collaboration. 

As the pace of change across the design industry continues to accelerate, creating spaces for new ideas, meaningful conversations and fresh perspectives has never been more important. 

That’s why AJ Paron has joined the Design at Work New York Founding Steering Committee. 

As Executive Vice President and Design Futurist at SANDOW Design Group, AJ has spent more than 25 years connecting emerging trends with real-world application, helping shape the future of design through research, media, events and thought leadership. Working across brands including INTERIOR DESIGN, METROPOLIS, Design Milk, ThinkLab, Architizer, LUXE Interiors + Design and AZURE, she brings a unique perspective on the forces influencing the global architecture and design community.  

Working alongside fellow members of the Founding Steering Committee, AJ will help shape the content, thought leadership, key initiatives and overall direction of Design at Work New York, ensuring the inaugural edition reflects the innovation, collaboration and emerging trends defining the future workplace. 

Her appointment reflects Design at Work New York’s commitment to creating an event informed by the people shaping the future of design. Bringing together expertise from architecture, interior design, workplace strategy, corporate real estate, research and the wider built environment, the Founding Steering Committee will play a central role in developing an event driven by insight, collaboration and innovation. 

Speaking about joining the Founding Steering Committee, AJ said: 

“I’m excited to be joining the Design at Work New York Steering Committee. Some of my favorite work happens when passionate people come together to rethink what’s possible, and that’s exactly what this community represents. I can’t wait to collaborate with this talented group as we explore the future of workplace design and create meaningful conversations that inspire our industry.”  

Over the coming weeks, Design at Work New York will continue introducing the members of its Founding Steering Committee, each bringing unique expertise and perspectives to help shape the launch edition of North America’s dedicated workplace design fair.