In-person at MODA
Ever wondered how solar technology works?
We’re joining forces with IDSA Atlanta to host Krystal Persaud — climate activist, startup veteran, and product design executive — for an exciting hands-on workshop! Krystal will chat about the history of solar panels, the latest trends in the industry, and the science behind harvesting the sun’s magical energy.
Krystal will walk us through a step-by-step tutorial of building a solar panel prototype that can charge a phone. The workshop will end with a sketching session of your own unique solar panel design — cat shaped solar panel, anyone?
Beginners are welcome — no prior electronics experience necessary!
About Krystal Persaud
Krystal is a graduate of the Georgia Tech School of Industrial Design and has 10+ years of experience as a design leader at tech startups.
Krystal was a founding member and Director of Product Design at littleBits (acquired in 2018), where she developed educational toys for 5+ years, including collaborations with Disney, Lucasfilm, and Marvel. The Droid Inventor Kit won Toy of the Year in 2018 and was sold internationally at Apple stores, Disney Stores, and Walmart.
She started her own company called Grouphug where she invented the Window Solar Charger. The patented invention was featured on Shark Tank in 2020 and won an investment from billionaire investor Mark Cuban. Her solar designs have been featured on the Today Show, CNBC, and the Wall Street Journal.
The cost to attend this event is $15 | $10 for MODA Members
Become a MODA member today and receive cool perks like discounts on events, free exhibition admission, and more!
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The Museum of Design Atlanta is conveniently located in the Midtown Arts District, right across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center at 1315 Peachtree St. NE Atlanta, GA 30309.
MODA is located on the ground floor of the 1315 Peachtree Building. The building is a mix use site and is shared by MODA, the Peachtree Public Library, and Perkins+Will.
MODA resides on the land of the Mvskoke (Muscogee / Creek) people.
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Parking
MODA does not offer designated parking. There are public parking lots located in the Midtown Arts district, as well as metered parking available along Peachtree St NE. The paid Lanier parking deck at 1337 Peachtree St NE is the closest deck within walking distance of the museum.
Bike Riders
For visitors traveling by bike, there are plenty of bike racks conveniently located around MODA! You can find them along Peachtree Street, including right outside of MODA, and at the Arts Center MARTA Station. Don’t forget to bring a lock!
Marta
If visiting by train, take the North or South rail line to the Arts Center MARTA Station (N5), located directly behind the Woodruff Arts Center (accessible). Exit the Arts Center Station at the top level by the Peachtree Street exit. You will be behind the Woodruff Arts Center. MODA is located directly across the street from the Woodruff Arts Center. Use the cross-walk at the intersection of 16th and Peachtree to reach our building.
For more information on MARTA schedules, maps, and connections from other transit providers, please visit the MARTA website.
We offer a 20% discount on museum admission for patrons who used public transportation to get to MODA! (DOES NOT APPLY TO SUNDAY FUNDAY SPECIAL RATE)
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MODA reserves the right to cancel a program if the minimum enrollment requirements are not met, but don't worry: should MODA have to cancel, we will gladly issue a full refund to all registrants. If you need to cancel your plans for any reason, we kindly request that you notify us at least 7 days prior to the event start. By doing so, we can process a refund for the ticket cost (minus a small $10 processing fee per class). Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for cancellations made less than 7 days before an event.
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Designers with different styles of learning or special needs are welcome in MODA public programs. We will be able to most effectively help everyone learn and enjoy this experience if we know about those needs in advance of the program. Please email maryk@museumofdesign.org with questions or information.
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Email Mary at maryk@museumofdesign.org with any questions.