Neurodiversity + Design
Research indicates that companies that hire for neurodiversity are more profitable AND more innovative. I’ve been mentoring students who self-identify as neurodivergent, whether that is autism, ADHD, dyslexia or a combination. I am consistently impressed with skills they bring to their work and the lens through which they solve problems. I am specifically interested in how the design industry can evolve to both embrace and nurture neurodiverse talent.
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American Marketing Association International Collegiate Conference
New Orleans/Mar 31–Apr 01, 2023
“How to Name + Visually Brand a New Business”
In this workshop I worked with 100+ AMA student attendees on how to name and brand a new business framed through the lens of diversity, equity and inclusion. This sprint-style workshop gave each attendee a chance to work both individually and in teams—practicing ideation techniques and prototyping their concepts for immediate feedback.
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AIGA National Conference: The View from Here
New York City/Oct 12–14, 2023
“Neurodiversity + Design”
I worked with Jeffrey Conger to curate this panel exploring the intersection of neurodiversity and creativity in both industry and educational settings. The panel covered how to create frameworks that foster welcoming and inclusive space for these divergent thinkers + makers. Moderator: Meta Newhouse Panelists: Jeffrey Conger, Trevor Graves, Amber Johnson
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AIGA National Conference: The View from Here
New York City/Oct 12–14, 2023
“Neurodiversity + Design”
Our session, where more than 50% of the audience self-identified as neurodivergent. I am at the podium discussing how neurotypical people can resist “thin slice judgements” when encountering neurodiverse individuals.
Photo by Frank Ayami