Is Design a Universal Language?

Is Design a Universal Language?

Celebrated Ethiopian-American creative says more advocacy, awareness and investment are needed to ensure representation of Black designers – and he collects the data to back it up.

Creating Joy at Work with Scott Sonenshein (Transcript)

Creating Joy at Work with Scott Sonenshein (Transcript)

Scott Sonenshein discusses the importance of creating joy at work through gaining a sense of flexibility, and connecting work to a bigger purpose.

The Power of Civility + Community with Christine Porath (Transcript)

The Power of Civility + Community with Christine Porath (Transcript)

Christine Porath, author of Mastering Community and Master Civility, makes a compelling argument for why community is worth investing in at work and tells us about six pillars of community that will make an impact.

How Words Matter

How Words Matter

When commonly-used IT industry language stood out to Zoe Wilson as non-inclusive, she knew she needed to act. What followed was a lot of support, a global change, and the discovery of a new way to lead.

How the Office Can Boost Energy with Benjamin Laker (Transcript)

How the Office Can Boost Energy with Benjamin Laker (Transcript)

Benjamin Laker, author and professor of leadership at Henley Business School, led research around the effectiveness of meetings and meeting-free workdays. He also studied the four-day work week and suggests we reframe how we think about the workplace now that most meetings are hybrid.

A New Legal Precedent

A New Legal Precedent

Compensation is no longer the most important consideration for legal professionals when considering where to work. Work-life balance is. Now, legal professionals expect a more inclusive, flexible and regenerative workplace — which requires a change in how law offices are designed.

Busting Carbon Myths with Sheri Hickok (Transcript)

Busting Carbon Myths with Sheri Hickok (Transcript)

Sheri Hickok explains how carbon credits really work, their impact on carbon emissions, and how creating carbon neutral products benefits us all.

Spaces for All

Spaces for All

In designing inclusive spaces, the issue of what might support an equitable experience for one group, may create challenges for another. There is no single solution, but there is power in understanding competing priorities.

Benefits of Foolishness at Work with Poonam Bir Kasturi (Transcript)

Benefits of Foolishness at Work with Poonam Bir Kasturi (Transcript)

Poonam Bir Kasturi, founder of Daily Dump, created her home composting company in India to change the way people think about food waste and the circular economy. She tells us why we need more foolishness in business and why design can change our mindset.

Design with Conscience

Design with Conscience

We’re celebrating designers and architects taking a leadership role and collective action in creating better futures.