Design Thinking

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Santa Cruz Works

Design Thinking methodology, Sibley Simon, Dave Evans,  Dean Hovey, TIBCO, Autodesk, Golden Shovel Agency, Spanner,  Herbst Produkt, more

Kuumbwa Jazz Center

This event primarily focuses on Design Thinking. Learn how companies and cities apply this methodology to solving complex problems with new products, architecture, housing, and community economic vitality. Our Community Presentation is by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sibleyverbeck/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Sibley Simon</a>, ED of <a href="https://www.newwayhomes.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">New Way Homes</a>. Sibley’s mission is to use design thinking to create a major new part of the housing development industry that is needed to solve California’s housing crisis.Next, a panel discussion with David and Dean, moderated by Doug Erickson; audience Q&A as well:<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-evans-62148/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"> Dave Evans</a>: co-founder of Stanford Life Design Lab, co-author of Designing Your Life, co-founder of Electronic Arts. </li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/deanhovey/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Dean Hovey</a>: founding partner of IDEO, Dean has applied Design Thinking to companies and to building economic vitality in underserved communities.</li></ul>Additional presentations from: <ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brossoit/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Aaron Brossoit</a> / <a href="https://www.goldenshovelagency.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Golden Shovel Agency</a>: Aaron's company has help hundreds of Economic Development teams grow their communities with a unique software platform. </li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zoebezpalko/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Zoé Bezpalko</a> / <a href="https://www.autodesk.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Autodesk</a>: how can we combine sustainability with design and technology? Zoé will provide us with answers.</li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/migueltorreslopez/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Miguel Torres </a>/ <a href="https://www.tibco.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">TIBCO</a>: Miguel will tell us about Project Dovetail, a model driven approach for blockchain smart contracts creation. TIBCO will also raffle off a drone and give away some cool beanies. </li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/niallmacken/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Niall Macken</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/damiengolbin/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Damien Golbin</a> / <a href="http://www.spannerpd.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Spanner</a>: local company Spanner has years of highly successful design projects. </li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scot-herbst-39072a3/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Scot Herbst</a> / <a href="http://www.herbstprodukt.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Herbst Produkt</a>: learn Scot's approach for designing successful brands and products. </li></ul>We will also award <a href="https://youtu.be/x-xCVsYnA8o" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Alexandra Navarro her Titan Award</a>.Cash bar. Music by: Cruz ControlSupport our community events!<ul><li><a href="https://forms.gle/c6VNbiMEQhMXumFF9" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Apply to Present</a></li><li><a href="https://forms.gle/3EsaL4b9cTCmJQok7" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Become a Sponsor </a> Get your product and services in front of our members</li></ul>SPONSORED BY: <a href="https://www.marginswine.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Margins Wine</a>, <a href="http://wynncapital.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Wynn Capital Management</a>, <a href="https://www.ucsc.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UCSC </a>

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