In celebration of Design Chicago, benton buckley books invites you to an afternoon of conversation, creativity, and connection — The Authentic Voices Speaker Series + Events, a Q&A and book signing hosted by DEDON & Gloster.

Join celebrated designers Jennifer Garrigues, Jasmin Reese, and Sharlene Young in an engaging discussion moderated by publisher Beth Buckley. Together, these dynamic voices will explore the intersection of storytelling and space, artistry and authenticity — revealing how design becomes not just visual, but visceral.

Guests will also have the opportunity to have their copies of Jenny Garrigues: A Romance with Design and /be-spōk/ [bespoke]: a philosophy of beauty signed by the authors and publisher.

Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2025
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: 222 W Merchandise Mart Plaza, Suite 1452, Chicago, IL 60654