Design Matters with Debbie Millman is one of the world’s very first podcasts. Broadcasting independently for over 15 years, the show is about how incredibly creative people design the arc of their lives. About the host Debbie Millman Named “one of the most influential designers working today” by Graphic Design USA, and “one of the most creative...

You may be the lead organizer for your event, but having a dynamic team of decision-makers will help you manage the many requirements of a TEDx event. Recruit a dedicated team The majority of your TEDx team will be volunteers. Whether they’re work colleagues, fellow students or a group of talented friends, it’s important to find the right peop...

Not every speaker decides to use slides, but if they do, there’s one cardinal rule to follow: Keep it simple. Editing your speakers’ slides Slides can be helpful, but are not necessarily suited for a particular talk. In fact, a lot of our best TED and TEDx Talks have had no slides. So if you don’t think your speaker needs slides, don’t let the...

Deepen your understanding of Visualizing Data with these carefully crafted educational exercises that let you get the most out of this TED Studies subject. Activity 1 Watch Nic Marks's TEDTalk "The Happy Planet Index". Marks argues that when we measure only economic indicators such as GDP, we are focusing on the wrong things. What does Marks thi...

Written by the educators who created Visualizing Data, a brief look at the key facts, tough questions and big ideas in their field. Begin this TED Study with a fascinating read that gives context and clarity to the material. The reality of today All of us now are being blasted by information design. It's being poured into our eyes through the We...

How to future-proof your career? (with Dorie Clark) For more details and context on this episode, see the footnotes below: -- “One of the stories that I tell in the long game is about a woman that I knew years ago, who is this super successful artist.” More on Dorie Clark’s forthcoming book can be found here. -- “If you're a baseball playe...