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A conversation with UserTesting.com on creativity.
In this episode, we spend some time with John S. Couch, who lives and works – and plays – in California. We dive immediately into discussing themes of life, work and the creative process. He brings us briefly through his experience in building teams and what philosophy he employs in building positive culture.
He also warns about certain pitfalls in investing too much in “labels”. But, this is not before we discuss the lessons of the samurai and the importance of developing skills and a mindset through the mastery of one thing in order to approach other things. We discuss creating and the state of flow. We hear his views on the connection between experiencing different artforms and the “communion of understanding” with others. And, we also learn his thoughts on how any great art is a (necessary) confrontation. He rounds off the discussion with the two things he deems most important for his success and the ultimate lesson he’s learned in his life.
Discussion with Amir Ebrahimi
John S. Couch in conversation with Bruce Mau.
On the 20th November 2020 Business Design Initiative at the Rotman School of Management hosted its inaugural conference Business Design Exchange: Decoding Design for Innovation. The aim of the conference was to bring together global business leaders to trade stories about harnessing design as a catalyst for corporate innovation. For more information about the conference, visit www.rotmanbdx.com and for more on BDI visit www.rotman.utoronto.ca/bdi
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As we collectively experience a global pandemic, our systems, structures, and social mores are being put to the test. In this time of shelter and reflection, it has become imperative that we cannot simply go back to the way things were. What, then, are the new norms?
Seeking the silver lining of it all, we pose the ultimate design challenge. Running our sprawling framework through the rigorous thought process of the world’s greatest designers, how would they consider experience, materials, cost and relationship to design a 2020 part two that is infinitely more equitable, accessible, sustainable and conscious?
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June 22nd, 2020 keynote for RGD
What is RGD?
Through RGD, Canadian designers exchange ideas, educate and inspire, set professional standards and build a strong, supportive community dedicated to advocating for the value of design.
Podcast with Mitch Joel: https://www.sixpixels.com/podcast/archives/spos-723-john-s-couch-on-the-art-of-creative-rebellion/
John S. Couch, VP Product Design at Hulu, talks about his latest book, “The Art of Creative Rebellion”
Book reading and performance at The Last Bookstore
John S. Couch in conversation with Patricia Reiners of Adobe about the future of storytelling in emerging tech and media.
Keynote speech at the Imagine Conference