Track 7: The value of the past for the future with Alicia Shao

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Design Tracks

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Design Tracks, by Design Matters, is a podcast made for designers, by designers. Following the mission of the Design Matters conferences, this podcast aims to bring knowledge and inspiration to the design community. This first season explores the vital role of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) in design. Through candid talks with top-notch designers worldwide, it brings on real-life experiences and sheds light on how to integrate DEI principles into design processes and teams. Learn how DEI can transform your design approach for greater inclusivity and impact!

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Track 7: The value of the past for the future with Alicia Shao

Design Tracks

22 minutes 8 seconds

11 months ago

Track 7: The value of the past for the future with Alicia Shao

We explore the evolving role of designers and leaders in shaping a more sustainable and forward-thinking world. In this episode, Alicia invites us to reflect on how lessons from the past can serve as a foundation for forward-thinking strategies, reminding us that optimism and proactive design are essential for shaping a brighter future. From balancing immediate business needs with long-term goals to addressing the challenges of sustainability in design education and practice, this conversation serves as a hopeful reminder of the power of thoughtful reflection in building a better tomorrow.

Who is Alicia Shao?

Alicia Shao is a Senior Service Designer at The LEGO Group, an external lecturer at the Köln International School of Design and L’École de Design Nantes Atlantique, and most importantly, a futurist at heart. Alicia is an accomplished speaker, having presented at conferences worldwide on the importance of future thinking and the role of design in shaping the world to come. Driven by her deep passion for democratizing the future, Alicia is committed to increasing future literacy and making the future into a playground for all.

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