GRAVITY FREE: 2007
“THE GEOGRAPHY OF CURIOSITY”
GRAVITY FREE is a unique multidisciplinary design conference of remarkable designers, design thinkers and innovators from around the world who are changing the way we see the planet. This year the theme of the GRAVITY FREE conference is “The Geography of Curiosity”.
Curiosity is the beating heart of innovation, the driver in problem-solving. This year, each speaker will explore one essential question at the heart of his/her work, a curiosity driver, if you will. Here’s just some of what we’ll be discussing:
• Why do clients fire designers? HENRY BEER • Where do “branded environments” most often fail? EVA MADDOX • Can we be creative on demand? (Creativity, Ego and Abundance) PAUL BUDNITZ • How do you make the boring better? KARIM RASHID • Why is 'real' important in contemporary culture? JIM GILMORE • What is common sense? FRANCO LODATO • In what ways are transformational environments changing? RON POMPEI • How can packaging be more than just a box? YARON KOPEL • What is Graphic Design For? DANA ARNETT • Why do the great cities of the world have no comparative data? RICHARD SAUL WURMAN • Why is EMOTION the next battleground in design? FRANK STEPHENSON • If narrative design is the answer, what is the question? KIT HINRICHS • Why does exhibit design still (mostly) suck? — the sequel. MARTY SMITH • How is technology helping to form new communities? JENNIFER SIEGAL • Why do we eat the way we do? HOMARO CANTU • How can design make the world better for five billion people? CAMERON SINCLAIR • Humor in design? MICHAEL VANDERBYL • What matters most to people now? LARRY KEELEY • Where to? LARS UWE BLEHER • Why has IBM failed to introduce a strategic product in the last 30 years? FRANK SOLTIS • What are the essentials of storytelling? JEANNINE OPPEWALL
This, of course, is what GRAVITY FREE is about. We bring together extraordinary people from an eclectic mix of design disciplines and — shazam — magic connections are made, electricity is produced, ideas are cross-fertilized, inspiration follows. We love the concept. We think you (and your clients) will, too.
GRAVITY FREE: 2007 provides a lighting fast way to cross-fertilize your own creative grab bag. It leaves you appreciating your role in the design community. Gives you a larger view of the world. Adds value to your company and your clients. Provides you personal and conversational access to design genius you wouldn’t have any other place. In short, it rocks!
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Registration is now open. The price is $1650.
Please note that seating is limited. Designers and clients get first priority. Others will be notified as space becomes available. If the Book Club premiums are important to you, you should consider registering at the earliest possible date to receive the most free books.
GRAVITY FREE: 2007 COME CURIOUS. LEAVE INSPIRED.
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