Renowned designer Peter Arnell challenges conventions with his philosophy: design without permission. In this conversation at Parsons, Arnell shares why embracing risk, trusting intuition, and taking bold, independent action are essential to shaping the present moment.

From the connection between hand and brain to the audacity of acting without waiting for approval, Arnell invites us to imagine creativity not as a cautious process, but as an act of self-determination. His mantra—JUST GO, and don’t ask—challenges designers, makers, and dreamers to claim agency over their own stories and futures.

Guided by writer and cultural commentator George Wayne, this dialogue will dive into the practice of living and designing unapologetically, offering bold lessons on creativity, reinvention, and the courage to shape a life and career on your own terms.