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| Dinner At Hers
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| With Debbie Millman (Founder, Design Matters). |
| Hav & Mar, 245 11th Ave |
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Mar 21 (Sat) , 2026 @ 06:00 PM
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Kick off spring & join us for an intimate evening of conversation, connection, & creativity at our first Dinner at Hers of the year.
This March, we're honored to welcome Debbie Millman as our special guest, an iconic voice in design, storytelling, & creative leadership.
About Our Guest - Debbie Millman
Named one of the most creative people in business by Fast Company & one of the most influential designers working today by Graphic Design USA, Debbie's work sits at the intersection of design, storytelling, education, & culture.
She is the founder & host of Design Matters, one of the world's first & longest-running podcasts, where she has interviewed more than 700 of the world's leading creatives over the past two decades. The show has received a Cooper Hewitt National Design Award, multiple Webby Awards, Ambie nominations, & has been named one of Apple Podcasts' All-Time Favorites three times.
She is the author of eight books, including Why Design Matters, Brand Thinking & Other Noble Pursuits, & Love Letter to a Garden (2025). Debbie is also the co-founder & Chair of the Masters in Branding program at the School of Visual Arts in New York City, now in its 16th year.
Previously, Debbie served as President of Sterling Brands for two decades, leading global branding initiatives for companies including Burger King, Hershey's, Hagen-Dazs, Tropicana, Gillette, Star Wars, & the No More campaign to end domestic violence.
A past president of AIGA - & one of only five women to hold the role in its 100-year history, she received the organization's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019. In 2022, Harvard Business School introduced a case study on her career, & in 2024 she was appointed an Executive Fellow, where she is currently developing a new MBA course.
Debbie is also the Editorial Director & co-owner of Print magazine, a co-owner of The Rumpus, a board member of the Joyful Heart Foundation, & a member of Canva's Design Advisory Board.
Read her full bio here
The Restaurant - Hav & Mar
Set in the heart of the Chelsea arts district within the landmark Starrett-Lehigh Building, the evening will be hosted at Hav & Mar, the acclaimed seafood restaurant by Chef Marcus Samuelsson, featured in the Michelin Guide for New York & awarded two stars by The New York Times, known for its innovative Swediopian menu & vibrant dining experience.
This Evening Offers:
An intimate (ONLY 22 GUESTS) opportunity to meet & connect with Debbie Millman in a relaxed, personal setting
Meaningful & guided conversation with like-minded women across design, tech, fashion, media, business, & the arts
The chance to build genuine relationships with peers, founders, leaders, creatives, & builders.
What's Included
A three-course dinner.
A signature craft cocktail / mocktail or a glass of wine.
A physical copy of Debbie's latest work, Love Letter to a Garden (including recipes by Roxane Gay).
Accommodations for a variety of dietary restrictions & allergies (please share yours)
About Dinner at Hers
Dinner at Hers is an intimate supper club created to connect women through food, conversation, & community.
Each gathering is intentionally small & thoughtfully curated, designed to be engaging & interactive. Our goal is simple, to create space for women to slow down, connect meaningfully, & leave the table feeling inspired & nourished.
Good to Know
This event is open to women who are designers, artists, creators, founders, leaders, or simply curious & looking to connect. You're welcome to come solo or with a friend.
Spots are limited to keep the atmosphere intimate & the conversations meaningful.
There will be photography at the event.
Cancellation Policy
All ticket sales are final.
If you are unable to attend, you may receive a credit toward a future Dinner at Hers event ONLY if your seat is filled by someone else.
Cancellations made within 72 hours of the event are not eligible for refunds or credits.
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out via email.
We can't wait to host you!
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