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Playlist: Philippe Starck: 11 truly thrilling talks (11 talks)

Designer Philippe Starck handpicked this list of talks about science and design -- ideas that spur imagination and inspire creativity.
Curated by Philippe Starck · 11 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/philippe_starck_11_truly_thri

Paul Knoepfler: The ethical dilemma of designer babies

Creating genetically modified people is no longer a science fiction fantasy; it's a likely future scenario. Biologist Paul Knoepfler estimates that within fifteen years, scientists could use the gene editing technology CRISPR to make certain "upgrades" to human embryos -- from altering physical appearances to eliminating the risk of auto-immune ...
https://www.ted.com/talks/paul_knoepfler_the_ethical_dilemma_of_designer_babies

Playlist: Isaac Mizrahi: Talks that are in fashion (6 talks)

Designer Isaac Mizrahi dashed off these stylish, breezy notes on why these 6 TEDTalks are a source of inspiration for him.
Curated by Isaac Mizrahi · 6 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/isaac_mizrahi_talks_that_are

Maya Penn: Meet a young entrepreneur, cartoonist, designer, activist ...

Maya Penn started her first company when she was 8 years old, and thinks deeply about how to be responsible both to her customers and to the planet. She shares her story -- and some animations, and some designs, and some infectious energy -- in this charming talk.
https://www.ted.com/talks/maya_penn_meet_a_young_entrepreneur_cartoonist_designer_activist

Paul Tasner: How I became an entrepreneur at 66

It's never too late to reinvent yourself. Take it from Paul Tasner -- after working continuously for other people for 40 years, he founded his own start-up at age 66, pairing his idea for a business with his experience and passion. And he's not alone. As he shares in this short, funny and inspirational talk, seniors are increasingly indulging th...
https://www.ted.com/talks/paul_tasner_how_i_became_an_entrepreneur_at_66

Playlist: Diane von Furstenberg's 4 favorite TED Talks (4 talks)

The legendary fashion designer — who created the wrap dress and remains an icon in the industry (she's also President of the Council of Fashion Designers of America) — picks the 5 TED talks that have inspired her most.
Curated by Diane von Furstenberg · 4 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/diane_von_furstenberg_s_5_favo

David Korins: 3 ways to create a space that moves you, from a Broadway set designer

You don't have to work on Broadway to design a set, says creative director David Korins -- you can be the set designer of any space in your life. Sharing insights from his work on hits like "Hamilton" and "Dear Evan Hansen," Korins offers a three-step process to start creating the world you want to live in.
https://www.ted.com/talks/david_korins_3_ways_to_create_a_space_that_moves_you_from_a_broadway_set_designer

Paul Tasner | TED Speaker

TED Resident Paul Tasner is the co-founder and CEO of PulpWorks, Inc., designers and manufacturers of biodegradable packaging for consumer goods.
Entrepreneur
https://www.ted.com/speakers/paul_tasner

Paul MacCready: A flight on solar wings

Paul MacCready -- aircraft designer, environmentalist, and lifelong lover of flight -- talks about his long career.
https://www.ted.com/talks/paul_maccready_a_flight_on_solar_wings

Isaac Mizrahi: How the button changed fashion

How the simple button changed the world, according to fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi.
https://www.ted.com/talks/isaac_mizrahi_how_the_button_changed_fashion

Playlist: Get into your genes (6 talks)

Try on these talks about the traits that make you who you are.
Curated by TED · 6 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/get_into_your_genes

Stefan Sagmeister: Things I've learned in my life so far

Rockstar designer Stefan Sagmeister delivers a short, witty talk on life lessons, expressed through surprising modes of design (including ... inflatable monkeys?).
https://www.ted.com/talks/stefan_sagmeister_things_i_ve_learned_in_my_life_so_far

Chip Kidd: Why books are here to stay

Despite the rise of e-books, physical books aren't going anywhere. Graphic designer Chip Kidd shares why their design is so lasting.
https://www.ted.com/talks/chip_kidd_why_books_are_here_to_stay

Playlist: Smart kids’ life advice (7 talks)

These young speakers encourage us to ask bold questions, think creatively and dream big. It’s spot-on life advice that adults may just want to listen to.
Curated by TED · 7 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/smart_kids_life_advice_1

Eben Bayer: Are mushrooms the new plastic?

Product designer Eben Bayer reveals his recipe for a new, fungus-based packaging material that protects fragile stuff like furniture, plasma screens -- and the environment.
https://www.ted.com/talks/eben_bayer_are_mushrooms_the_new_plastic

Playlist: Talks to kickstart your next career (4 talks)

These talks will inspire a professional renaissance and give you the courage to start along a new career path.
Curated by TED · 4 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/talks_to_kickstart_your_next_career

Christopher C. Deam: The Airstream, restyled

In this low-key, image-packed talk from 2002, designer Christopher C. Deam talks about his makeover of an American classic: the Airstream travel trailer.
https://www.ted.com/talks/christopher_c_deam_the_airstream_restyled

Mitchell Joachim: Don't build your home, grow it!

TED Fellow and urban designer Mitchell Joachim presents his vision for sustainable, organic architecture: eco-friendly abodes grown from plants and -- wait for it -- meat.
https://www.ted.com/talks/mitchell_joachim_don_t_build_your_home_grow_it

Ross Lovegrove: Organic design, inspired by nature

Designer Ross Lovegrove expounds his philosophy of "fat-free" design and offers insight into several of his extraordinary products, including the Ty Nant water bottle and the Go chair.
https://www.ted.com/talks/ross_lovegrove_organic_design_inspired_by_nature

William McDonough: Cradle to cradle design

Green-minded architect and designer William McDonough asks what our buildings and products would look like if designers took into account "all children, all species, for all time."
https://www.ted.com/talks/william_mcdonough_cradle_to_cradle_design

David Rockwell: A memorial at Ground Zero

In this emotionally charged conversation with journalist Kurt Andersen, designer David Rockwell discusses the process of building a viewing platform at Ground Zero shortly after 9/11.
https://www.ted.com/talks/david_rockwell_a_memorial_at_ground_zero

Burt Rutan: The real future of space exploration

In this passionate talk, legendary spacecraft designer Burt Rutan lambasts the US government-funded space program for stagnating and asks entrepreneurs to pick up where NASA has left off.
https://www.ted.com/talks/burt_rutan_the_real_future_of_space_exploration

Stefan Sagmeister: Happiness by design

Graphic designer Stefan Sagmeister takes the audience on a whimsical journey through moments of his life that made him happy -- and notes how many of these moments have to do with good design.
https://www.ted.com/talks/stefan_sagmeister_happiness_by_design

Tim Brown: Tales of creativity and play

At the 2008 Serious Play conference, designer Tim Brown talks about the powerful relationship between creative thinking and play -- with many examples you can try at home (and one that maybe you shouldn't).
https://www.ted.com/talks/tim_brown_tales_of_creativity_and_play

Sebastian Deterding: What your designs say about you

What does your chair say about what you value? Designer Sebastian Deterding shows how our visions of morality and "the good life" are reflected in the design of objects around us.
https://www.ted.com/talks/sebastian_deterding_what_your_designs_say_about_you

Graham Hill: Less stuff, more happiness

Writer and designer Graham Hill asks: Can having less stuff, in less room, lead to more happiness? He makes the case for taking up less space, and lays out three rules for editing your life.
https://www.ted.com/talks/graham_hill_less_stuff_more_happiness

Philippe Starck: Design and destiny

Designer Philippe Starck -- with no pretty slides to show -- spends 18 minutes reaching for the very roots of the question "Why design?" Listen carefully for one perfect mantra for all of us, genius or not.
https://www.ted.com/talks/philippe_starck_design_and_destiny

Jessi Arrington: Wearing nothing new

Designer Jessi Arrington packed nothing for TEDActive but 7 pairs of undies, buying the rest of her clothes in thrift stores around LA. It's a meditation on conscious consumption -- wrapped in a rainbow of color and creativity.
https://www.ted.com/talks/jessi_arrington_wearing_nothing_new

Stefan Sagmeister: 7 rules for making more happiness

Using simple, delightful illustrations, designer Stefan Sagmeister shares his latest thinking on happiness -- both the conscious and unconscious kind. His seven rules for life and design happiness can (with some customizations) apply to everyone seeking more joy.
https://www.ted.com/talks/stefan_sagmeister_7_rules_for_making_more_happiness

Playlist: How to live many lives (6 talks)

During the span of a single life, how do you reinvent yourself? Take a page out of the book of these speakers who have found creative ways to fit many lives into one.
Curated by TED · 6 talks
http://www.ted.com/playlists/how_to_live_many_lives
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