Scott Berkun
Author
Scott Berkun is the best-selling author of six books including The Myths of Innovation, Making Things Happen and the Year Without Pants. His work has been mentioned in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Forbes, The Wall Street Journal, The Economist, The Guardian, Wired, Forbes, USA Today, Fast Company, Huffington Post and other media. He was a co-host of CNBC’s Business of Innovation series and has appeared on MSNBC, CNN and NPR.
The New Industrial Revolution
Panelist
In design, making is as much an ethos as it is a necessity. As designer-makers in the 21st century, we generally believe that the things we make are part of ourselves—an extension of our identity that allows us not only to distinguish ourselves, but also to invite others into our creative community. As a result, the design industry is changing—from the mass production methods of the past to a new era led by a new generation intent on doing, co-making, adopting DIY approaches and creating new tools that serve new needs. How will the new industrial revolution transform our profession and influence our society?
