
Craig Mod
Writer and designer | Exploring technology, creativity, and mindful movement
Craig Mod is a Creative Thinking speaker who has appeared at 6 events including TED and Config 2020, most recently in 2025.

About
Craig Mod brings together writing, design, and an uncommon dedication to walking in ways that challenge conventional thinking about creativity and productivity. His work examines how digital tools fundamentally shape creative expression, while simultaneously advocating for slower, more intentional practices that counterbalance our accelerated digital age. Through his unique lens, Craig explores how physical practices like walking directly influence thinking and problem-solving processes.
This perspective allows him to offer audiences practical insights into maintaining creative authenticity in an increasingly digital world. His approach demonstrates that the most innovative solutions often emerge when we step away from screens and engage with the physical world around us. Craig's philosophy centers on the idea that meaningful creative work requires both technological fluency and intentional disconnection.
He shows audiences how to harness digital tools effectively while cultivating practices that enhance both personal well-being and professional output through mindful movement and deliberate pacing.
What Craig Talks About
How walking enhances creative thinking and problem-solving
Balancing digital creativity with intentional offline practices
The impact of physical movement on mental clarity and innovation
Designing sustainable creative practices in a hyperconnected world
Technology's influence on creative expression and authentic voice
Talks4
How one simple activity can unlock your creativity | Craig Mod | How to Be a Better Human | TED
What do we gain from a long walk? Craig Mod is a photographer and writer who has done treks and pilgrimages around the world ...

Two Books and a Long Walk — Craig Mod — Config 2020

Books in Browsers 2012: Craig Mod, "Subcompact Publishing"
More Talks
Books In Browsers 2011: Craig Mod,"Beautiful Books"
| Event | Year | Location | Talks |
|---|---|---|---|
| TED | 2025 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada | 1 |
| Config 2020 | 2020 | 🇺🇸San Francisco, United States | 1 |
| Figma (Config) | 2020 | 🇺🇸San Francisco, United States | 1 |
| Books in Browsers 2012 | 2012 | 1 | |
| Books In Browsers 2011 | 2011 | 1 | |
| The Do Lectures | 2010 | 🇬🇧Cardigan, United Kingdom | 1 |
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