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In these TED Talks, some of the world's greatest designers share their creative process. Hear from Philippe Starck, Frank Gehry, Stefan Sagmeister, Paula Scher, MoMA's Paola Antonelli and more.
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Sustainability by design
Humans are builders and creators—but how can we build thoughtfully, without waste? These talks explore sustainable design—both past and present—and its beautiful, inspiring results.
Architectural inspiration
Master architects share their vision for buildings that inflate, float, twist and glitter, while artfully addressing the challenges faced by their residents, their cities and the planet.
The artist is in.
Why create? Artists and designers share their work, their process and their vision in these deeply personal -- and often hilarious -- talks.
Design giants
From graphics to products, check out these talks by some of the world's greatest designers.
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Quiz: Can you match the president to the word chart?
Artist R. Luke DuBois explains the vision behind his presidential project — and then lets you test your Oval Office know-how. Although he only delivered three of them, President...
Machines might actually be better than humans at creativity. So … what’s left for us to do?
But some jobs — and industries — will still require a human touch. Technology researchers Andrew McAfee and Erik Brynjolfsson have a guess as to which ones. A surprising report ...TED Books
Judge This
by Chip Kidd
Designer Chip Kidd reveals the hidden secrets behind design choices, and, along the way, shows how so much of our world can be a dazzling magic show, a seductive work of art, and a sublime experience — if we have the tools to judge it.
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