Name: We are all designers
Uploaded: 2012-06-11T15:24:20Z
Duration: 19 min 26 s
Description: Journalist John Hockenberry tells a personal story inspired by a pair of flashy wheels in a wheelchair-parts catalogue -- and how they showed him the value of designing a life of intent. (From The Design Studio session at TED2012, guest-curated by Chee Pearlman and David Rockwell.)

Journalist John Hockenberry tells a personal story inspired by a pair of flashy wheels in a wheelchair-parts catalogue -- and how they showed him the value of designing a life of intent. (From The Design Studio session at TED2012, guest-curated by Chee Pearlman and David Rockwell.)

John Hockenberry: We are all designers

We are all designers

A life of intent transcends limitations, exemplified by a journalist embracing flashy wheels on his wheelchair, transforming perception.

Design can project intent and change narratives; sparkly wheelchair wheels turned stares into smiles, proving aesthetics alter interaction.

Design transforms lives: from flashy wheelchair wheels sparking joy to impactful everyday objects, intent enriches experience.