Design And…
We’re community organizers of “Design And…” events where every other month-ish we invite local thought leaders and explore the intersection or design and something else. So far, we’ve explored topics like humanity-centered design, innovation in social services, industrial IoT, immersive technology, why some small businesses are converting to co-ops, how insects are changing food systems (with an insect entrepreneur), the role and practice of building team attention, and creating great employee experiences.
Join the next Design And… event
We gather every couple of months to learn from local thought leaders, share ideas, and connect through conversation.
All events are free and open to the community.
About Design And…
Design And… is a community of explorers interested in discovering how design practices, principles, and mindsets are changing fields that historically have not been design-led. Interested in the untapped potential of design as applied to HR, supply chain operations, marketing, non-profit social enterprises, and government? Come join the discussion. Learn about bright spots, unexpected breakthroughs, and successes from the industry practitioners who are leading the journey. Find out what challenges we all face in leveraging design practices and how we've overcome them. How is design transforming your industry?
Design thinking is a creative problem-solving strategy that is rooted in empathy. Working towards a goal using design practices and principles activates the hidden potential of diverse teams and invites the best of what each participant has to offer. Design has the potential to transform departments, organizations, and entire industries. In fact, companies who have integrated design thinking throughout their organizations perform 200% better than their counterparts on the S&P 500.
Design And… is about
My field and my peers
Design thinking and real-world application
Creative, technical, and business
My professional skills and transforming organizations
Call for speakers
Have something to share but don’t consider yourself a design expert? Perfect.
You don’t need to work in the design field to present at Design And…. As a community, we explore how design practices and principles show up across all kinds of work and experiences.
If you’re considering presenting, you might touch on things like:
Creating meaningful, human experiences
Iterating and testing ideas
Generating solutions before launching
Making small investments to learn quickly
Learning your way forward
Building empathy
Encouraging collaborative and creative problem-solving
Still not sure? Contact us and we'll chat through it together.