Connecting curious minds - all around the world
Online - 14th April - 6pm CET
CIID Connect is a monthly online event series bringing people together around ideas and conversations that shape the future of design for positive impact. Each session features designers, researchers, educators, technologists, artists and change-makers sharing their work, experiences and provocations.
This month, we have a couple of stories which will leave you inspired and asking yourself thoughtful questions:
Adam Little graduated from CIID in 2009 and works as an independent designer with experience across global design consultancies, international NGOs, mission-driven startups, and state government. He also teaches design at the undergraduate and graduate levels and facilitates workshops internationally. He lives in Ohio where he and his family grow a lot of vegetables.
How is the age of AI redefining the role of design? Joshua Walton - former Director of Design at Meta, Principal Designer at Microsoft, and Lab Co-Chief at the LAB at Rockwell Group - will draw upon his 25+ years of experience in XR and emerging tech to discuss the evolution of the design studio. Joshua will offer random thoughts, passionate pleas, and cold observations on building design teams that bridge the gap between human-centric design and machine intelligence.
Rooted in curiosity, experimentation and life-long learning, CIID Connect is a space for dialogue and exchange. These events are open to all - students, professionals, alumni, educators and anyone curious to join an ongoing global conversation shaped by diverse voices and perspectives.
The talks take place in the first hour, followed by 30 minutes for anyone who would like to stay longer to ask questions and have informal conversations.
Register for this and future CIID Connects via Eventbrite to join us online!
We look forward to seeing you there.
More dates for 2026
May 12
June 16
July 14
August 25
September 15
October 13
November 5 - 8 Impact Minds
December 15
We're rotating the times to enable people from different parts of the world to attend so be sure to check which dates on Eventbrite fit your timezone best!
