Thomas Heatherwick
Founder, Heatherwick Studio | Pioneering Design-Led Urbanism
Thomas Heatherwick is a Design Thinking speaker who has appeared at 4 events including Hay Festival and TED2022, most recently in 2024.
About
Thomas Heatherwick is the founder of the acclaimed Heatherwick Studio, an internationally renowned design practice that brings together architecture, urban planning, and product design. Heatherwick's visionary approach has transformed public spaces, cultural institutions, and consumer brands worldwide, from the UK's iconic Olympic Cauldron to the new Google headquarters in California. Known for his holistic, emotive design philosophy, Heatherwick captivates audiences with insights into how thoughtful, human-centric design can shape the future of our cities and built environments.
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The rise of boring architecture -- and the case for radically human buildings
Where did all the lumps and bumps on buildings go? When did city architecture become so ... dull? Here to talk about why cities need inspiring architecture, designer Thomas Heatherwick offers a path out of the doldrums of urban monotony -- and a vision of cities filled with soulful buildings that people cherish for centuries.
| Event | Year | Location | Talks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hay Festival | 2024 | 1 | |
| TED2022 | 2022 | 🇨🇦Vancouver, Canada | 1 |
| Design Indaba | 2018 | 🇿🇦Cape Town, South Africa | 1 |
| Design Indaba | 2014 | 🇿🇦Cape Town, South Africa | 1 |
| TED 2011 | 2011 | 🇺🇸Long Beach, United States | 1 |
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| Speaker | Shared events | Where they appeared together |
|---|---|---|
| Bill GatesMicrosoft Co-founder | Co-chair of the Gates Foundation | 2 | TED 2011, TED 2022View shared history → |
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