THE NEW GENERATION

A fascinating counterpoint to the "conversation with the pioneers" was this panel, representing Chicago's new generation of African-American designers, who discussed what it's like coming up in the business today. Shown here with panel moderator Philip Royster (far left), professor, departments of African-American studies and English, and director, African-American Cultural Center, UIC, are Vernon Lockhart, president, Art On The Loose, Inc.; Angela Williams, senior graphic designer, Chicago Museum of Science and Industry; Vincent Bowman, director, structural/industrial design, Lipson-Alport-Glass Associates, Northfield, IL; and Deborah Bennett, director of cultural development, Shorebank Neighborhood Institute, and business manager, Studio Air.