TEDTalks: Rebel Design

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  • 2024
  • 1 Season

The TEDTalks: Rebel Design is a thought-provoking and inspiring show that showcases the innovative and boundary-pushing designs of some of today's most creative minds. The show features a diverse group of designers who are challenging the norms and conventions of their respective fields, and using design as a tool for social change and progress.

Throughout the show, viewers are taken on a journey through the work of these designers, exploring their unique perspectives, inspirations, and design philosophies. The designers featured on the show come from a wide range of backgrounds and disciplines, including architecture, fashion, product design, and graphic design.

One of the key themes explored on the show is the idea of design as a force for social change. Many of the featured designers are using their work to tackle some of the world's most pressing social and environmental issues, from climate change and poverty to gender inequality and human rights. Through their designs, these rebels are striving to make a difference and create a brighter, more equitable future for all.

Another recurring theme on the show is the power of collaboration and community. Many of the designers featured on the show work in interdisciplinary teams, combining different areas of expertise and working closely with local communities to create designs that are both impactful and sustainable. These collaborations are often characterized by an ethos of co-creation and mutual respect, with the designers working together to create solutions that are truly responsive to the needs of the people and the environment.

The show also explores the role of technology in design, showcasing how designers are using cutting-edge tools and techniques to push the boundaries of what is possible. From 3D printing and robotics to virtual reality and augmented reality, the designers featured on the show are harnessing the power of technology to create designs that are both beautiful and functional.

Overall, TEDTalks: Rebel Design is a captivating and insightful show that celebrates the power of creativity and design to create positive change in the world. With its diverse cast of designers, thought-provoking ideas, and inspiring stories, the show is sure to leave viewers feeling inspired and motivated to make a difference in their own lives and communities.

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Tim Brown Urges Designers to Think Big
14. Tim Brown Urges Designers to Think Big
 
Tim Brown says the design profession is preoccupied with creating nifty, fashionable objects. He calls for a shift.
R.A. Mashelkar: Breakthrough Designs for Ultra-Low-Cost Products
13. R.A. Mashelkar: Breakthrough Designs for Ultra-Low-Cost Products
 
An engineer shares ultra-low-cost design from India that could bring expensive products (cars, prosthetics) to everyone.
Paul Debevec Animates a Photo-Real Digital Face
12. Paul Debevec Animates a Photo-Real Digital Face
 
A computer graphics trailblazer explains Digital Emily, a digital human face so realistic it stands up to multiple takes.
Emily Pilloton: Teaching Design for Change
11. Emily Pilloton: Teaching Design for Change
 
A design-build class engages high schoolers while bringing smart design and new opportunities to a poor community.
Blaise Aguera y Arcas Demos Augmented-Reality Maps
10. Blaise Aguera y Arcas Demos Augmented-Reality Maps
 
In a demo that drew gasps, Blaise Aguera y Arcas demos new augmented-reality mapping technology from Microsoft.
John Underkoffler Points to the Future of UI
9. John Underkoffler Points to the Future of UI
 
The "Minority Report" science adviser and inventor demos g-speak -- the real-life version of the film's computer interface.
Yves Behar on Designing Objects That Tell Stories
8. Yves Behar on Designing Objects That Tell Stories
 
Designer Yves Behar discusses some of the iconic objects he's created and witty, surprising objects he's working on now.
Marian Bantjes: Intricate Beauty by Design
7. Marian Bantjes: Intricate Beauty by Design
 
In graphic design, Marian Bantjes says, adding individuality to a project is heresy. But she built a career doing just that.
Jacek Utko Designs to Save Newspapers
6. Jacek Utko Designs to Save Newspapers
 
Can good design save the newspaper? It just might, according to an extraordinary Polish newspaper designer.
Pattie Maes and Pranav Mistry Demo SixthSense
5. Pattie Maes and Pranav Mistry Demo SixthSense
 
This wearable device was the buzz of TED. Imagine "Minority Report" and then some.
David McCandless: The Beauty of Data Visualization
4. David McCandless: The Beauty of Data Visualization
 
David McCandless turns complex data sets into beautiful, simple diagrams that tease out unseen patterns and connections.
Thomas Thwaites: How I Built a Toaster -- From Scratch
3. Thomas Thwaites: How I Built a Toaster -- From Scratch
 
It takes an entire civilization to build a toaster. Designer Thomas Thwaites found out the hard way.
Aaron Koblin: Artfully Visualizing Our Humanity
2. Aaron Koblin: Artfully Visualizing Our Humanity
 
Artist Aaron Koblin takes vast amounts of data -- and at times vast numbers of people -- to create stunning visualizations.
Stefan Sagmeister: Seven Rules for Making More Happiness
1. Stefan Sagmeister: Seven Rules for Making More Happiness
 
Designer Stefan Sagmeister shares his latest thinking on happiness -- both the conscious and unconscious kind.
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  • Premiere Date
    April 19, 2024