November 9th 2007
New York City
Design, Wit, and the Creative Act
Leveraging the power of humor towards great customer experiences
November 15th, 2006 - Boston, Massachusets
Design, Technology, and the Future: A panel discussion on the opportunities and imperatives ahead.
As products and systems become smarter and more technologically imbued, the mandate of the designer is thrown into question. If we can make anything, what should we make? And if all of our activities have consequences - environmental, economic and social - what are the opportunities for moving positively into the future? How can we balance serving interests with setting agendas? Join us for a panel discussion on the front lines.
June 6, 2006 - San Francisco, California
Products and their Ecosystems: Understanding the power of context in product innovation
Products exist in a vast, often-messy environment of services, brands, cultures and competitors. But successful companies are realizing that deliberately and strategically designing products for the context in which they live can result in more imaginative, better integrated, and ultimately more humane offerings. From MP3 players and gaming consoles to kitchen appliances and office furniture, this panel discussion will focus on how to incorporate holistic thinking into product development, creating objects that are not only sensitive to their surroundings, but often define them
February 28, 2006 - New York, New York
From Complexity to Clarity: Distilling the ingredients of great customer experiences
It was a standing room only crowd at New York City's Union Square Ballroom on February 28th. With provocative presentations, a lively discussion and Q&A, and festive cocktail reception, the day provided ample opportunities for inspiration and networking.