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Design Observer Conference

Annual in-person design conference featuring keynote speakers and workshops exploring design criticism, theory, and practice.

4editions
13speakers
16talks
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OverviewSpeakers (13)Talks (16)

All speakers at Design Observer Conference

13 speakers across all editions

  • Michael Bierut
    Michael Bierut
    4 editions
    Partner at Pentagram | Brand Design & Design Thinking
  • Debbie Millman
    Debbie Millman
    Design Matters Podcast Host | Acclaimed Designer
  • Elizabeth Diller
    Elizabeth Diller
    Architect & Founding Partner | Renowned for Innovative Design · Diller Scofidio + Renfro
  • Indra Nooyi
    First Female CEO of PepsiCo | Leadership & Transformation Expert
  • James Rhee
    James Rhee
    Impact investor and educator | Rescued Ashley Stewart from bankruptcy
  • Kevin Bethune
    Design Strategist | Bridging Creativity, Technology, and Social Impact · dreams • design + life
  • Mark Bittman
    Mark Bittman
    Food Writer & Journalist | Plant-Based Eating and Sustainable Food Systems
  • Mark Thompson
    Mark Thompson
    Quantum Computing Pioneer | Cambridge PhD Transforming Technology · PsiQuantum
  • Paula Scher
    First female Pentagram partner | Identity design for Bloomberg, Microsoft, MoMA
  • Roman Mars
    Podcast Host | Exploring the Design of Everyday Things
  • Skylar Tibbits
    Skylar Tibbits
    MIT Design Researcher | Self-Assembly Lab Founder · Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Titus Kaphar
    Titus Kaphar
    Artist & TED Speaker | Reimagining Historical Narratives
  • Val Head
    Val Head
    Web animation consultant | Author of multiple books on motion design · Independent
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