On this episode of Design Cast, I had the pleasure of speaking to Mr. David Lee. David is a Technology and Innovation Specialist at Singapore American School. He shares all about his journey into teaching and how design thinking had and still has a major part to play in both his personal and professional life. He introduces the idea of … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #50 – Jacob Adams – STEM to the Future
Jacob Adams is the founder of “STEM to the Future” which is an LA based organization that inspires and motivates Black and Latinx elementary youth to use STEAM to imagine and create the world they want and deserve. Jacob shares with me his story of becoming an educator and how he founded STEM to the Future. His passion is unmistakable … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #49 – Britney Vickery – Instilling Entrepreneurial Skills
Britney Vickery is founder and CEO of Initials, Inc. As a new mom, Britney was just searching for someone who could put her son’s name on his diaper bag. After weeks of searching in her local community, her husband Darren suggested a simple but life-changing idea: “Why don’t you do it?” Struggling to find her purpose as a stay-at-home mom, … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #48 – Dr. Sabba Quidwai – Inside Design Thinking
Dr. Sabba Quidwai believes that cultures of innovation begin with a culture of empathy. She works with leaders to integrate design thinking practices that encourage creativity, recognize accomplishments, build trust and inspire a collective vision. In 2018, the World Economic Forum identified Leadership and Social Influence as a trending skill. Sabba shares how building social influence across social media platforms … Read More
Design Cast – Episode #47 – Dr. Mark Mahoney – ITEEA China Center
Dr. Mark Mahoney. Mark is an Associate Professor of Technology and Applied Design and Chair of the Technology & Applied Design Department At Berea College. He participated in the Fulbright Program as part of his sabbatical a few years ago. He chose to work in China with Nanjing Normal University at the newly developed ITEEA China Center. We talk about working in … Read More