City of Design: Rick Valicenti

Rick Valicenti is a master of design practice, a passionate and articulate spokesperson for design, and winner of the Smithsonian’s Cooper Hewitt National Design Award. He leads initiatives that inspire change around societal issues such as sustainable living, public safety, and air quality. Sometimes called the “dean” of Chicago designers, Valicenti curated CHGO DSGN, an exhibition that showcased the work of more than 200 Chicagoans. He shows us why – and how – design is reshaping our civic future.