Small Thing Big Idea 2020
7 speakers
Small Thing Big Idea 2020: 7 speakers across 6 talks tracked on Mezzo — including Yves Behar, Jennifer 8. Lee, and Debbie Millman.
Speaker Lineup
Chip KiddLegendary book cover designer | Created the Jurassic Park logo, 35+ years at Knopf
"Why books are here to stay"
brand strategycontent storytelling marketingcreative thinking
Also at: TED
brand strategycontent storytelling marketingcreative thinking
Also at: TED
David BielloScience Journalist | Covering the Frontiers of Technology and Environment
"How the compass unlocked the world"
climate action net zerofuture trends predictionsjournalism nonfiction writing
Also at: Countdown Global Livestream
climate action net zerofuture trends predictionsjournalism nonfiction writing
Also at: Countdown Global Livestream
Debbie MillmanDesign Matters Podcast Host | Acclaimed Designer
"The function and fashion of eyeglasses"
communication influencecreativityinnovation
communication influencecreativityinnovation
Also at: TEDWomen · Beyond Tellerrand Berlin · Design Matters with Debbie Millman

Jennifer 8. LeeJournalist | Unraveling the Mysteries of American 'Chinese' Food
"Why 1.5 billion people eat with chopsticks"
journalism nonfiction writingentrepreneurship
Also at: Taste3
journalism nonfiction writingentrepreneurship
Also at: Taste3
Jon GrayCo-Founder & Managing Director | Pioneering Impact Investing
"The power of the Afro pick"
entrepreneurshipesg strategypurpose driven business
Also at: TED
entrepreneurshipesg strategypurpose driven business
Also at: TED
Yves Beharfuseproject founder | Designed One Laptop Per Child, Jawbone; chief creative of August
"How surfboards connect us to nature"
creative thinkingdesign thinkingdisruptive innovation
creative thinkingdesign thinkingdisruptive innovation
Also at: Web Summit · TED
Yves BéharDesigner & Entrepreneur | Transforming Brands Through Design
"How surfboards connect us to nature"
design thinkingentrepreneurship
Also at: TED
design thinkingentrepreneurship
Also at: TED
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Sessions with video
How surfboards connect us to nature
Yves Behar
How surfboards connect us to nature
Yves Béhar
How the compass unlocked the world
David Biello
The function and fashion of eyeglasses
Debbie Millman
The power of the Afro pick
Jon Gray

Why 1.5 billion people eat with chopsticks
Jennifer 8. Lee

Why books are here to stay
Chip Kidd
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