James Victore struck again with his candid presentation How To Stay Hard to a full room at F.I.T. last Tuesday June 26. We’ve collected some post-event chatter from around web.

“…in typical fashion, he admitted first thing that he called it a “how to” solely to attract an audience”

Kimberly Oliver on Design Within Reach’s Design Notes

“The thing that struck me tonight would be the fact that James had a plan. He came to New York when he was 20 and he had a 15 year plan. Wow. 15 years.”

Rayna Diane relates Victore’s experience to her own on Pieces of Me

Christine Park volunteered to help at the event (thanks Christine!), and shares a thorough recount: “Though the man can swear like a pirate and ooze a good dose of cockiness, I’d recommend seeing James Victore speak. His great work ethic and passion for design and creating meaning are pretty darn inspiring.”

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