Skylar Tibbits is the founder and codirector of the Self-Assembly Lab at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he serves as an assistant professor of design research in the Department of Architecture. His pioneering work explores how emerging technologies like 4D printing and programmable materials can unlock new possibilities for self-assembling structures and dynamic design. Tibbits' TED talks have captivated audiences with a future-forward vision of design's transformative potential, empowering engineers, architects, and innovators to rethink what's possible.