David Kelley

David Kelley

Design Thinking Pioneer | Founder of IDEO and Stanford d.school

United States
4 talks
Executive LeadershipTeam Leadership

David Kelley transformed how we understand innovation by bridging philosophy and design.

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TED 2012
TED2012
TED 2002
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David Kelley transformed how we understand innovation by bridging philosophy and design. As the founder of IDEO and Stanford d.

school, he pioneered design thinking as a revolutionary approach to problem-solving. An accomplished philosopher and entrepreneur, Kelley has challenged traditional Objectivist thought by arguing for intellectual adaptability and cross-philosophical exploration.

His work empowers organizations and individuals to reimagine creativity, turning complex challenges into breakthrough solutions that reshape industries and human potential.

Featured Talk

Building Your Creative Confidence

TED2012Mar 20125,951,328 views
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How to build your creative confidence

TED 2012Mar 2012

The Power of Human-Centered Design

TED2002Feb 2002

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Human-centered design

TED 2002Feb 2002
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Executive Leadership
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Automotive
Enterprise Software
Consumer Technology
Management Consulting
Higher Education
Accounting & Audit
K-12 Education
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4 events
TED 2012
2012
Keynote
2012
Keynote
TED 2002
2002
Keynote
2002
Keynote

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