How do we intentionally shape the future in a time when the pace of change often feels overwhelming? In this conversation, design leaders Carissa Carter and Scott Doorley from Stanford’s renowned d.school invite us to reimagine the role of design in our daily lives—not just as a means of creating products or services, but as a powerful tool for healing, clarity, and transformation. Drawing on insights from their book Assembling Tomorrow, they explore how “runaway design” technologies like AI and synthetic biology are reshaping our world, and why the values and emotions we embed in our creations matter more than ever. With thoughtful, accessible language, they guide us through mapping, metaphor, emotional intelligence, and even the importance of awkwardness in the creative process—all in service of a more harmonious and humane future. (Hosted by Travis Glen Sebera)
Bio:
Carissa Carter is the academic director at Stanford University’s Hasso Plattner Institute of Design (the d.school) and a former geologist. Her work focuses on systems thinking, climate innovation, and design futures.
Scott Doorley is the creative director at Stanford’s d.school. He has worked at the intersection of storytelling, physical space, and creative education, and has a background in film and media.
They are co-authors of:
To learn more about their work visit: dschool.stanford.edu/shop/assembling-tomorrow
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Host: Travis Glen Sebera Interview Date: 4/4/2025 Program Number: 3840
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